Messi has entered into an agreement with Socios.com, which already works with around 130 sports organizations around the world. These include the Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Juventus and Manchester City football clubs.
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Among other things, the company is creating a cryptocurrency for them, thanks to which fans can influence the running of clubs to a lesser extent. As with the more well-known bitcoins, club cryptocurrencies can also be traded on the stock exchange.
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For Messi, club cryptocurrency is nothing new. Last summer, the seven-time Golden Ball winner received an unspecified amount in club currency for signing a contract with PSG.
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In addition, other cryptocurrencies are supported by other sports stars, such as quarterback Tom Brady of the NFL overseas league and basketball player LeBron James, who has signed a contract with a company with which he also cooperates with FIFA.
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