What is the FIFA blockchain?
In May 2025, FIFA announced the launch of a dedicated layer-1 blockchain utilizing Avalanche’s Subnet technology.
This transition marks a departure from its previous use of the Algorand blockchain, which had powered FIFA’s initial ventures into Web3, including the FIFA Collect NFT marketplace launched ahead of the 2023 Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
The new blockchain is designed to serve as the new infrastructure for FIFA’s blockchain-based products, such as…