Everton Announce Socios Deal, To Launch $EFC Token

English Premier League club Everton has become the latest team to sign a deal to launch its own fan token.

Everton's current main shirt sponsorship deal with Cazoo runs until 2023. It is reported to be worth £29m over three years. Everton has no sleeve sponsor currently.

Everton Signs Socios Deal

Everton, in partnership with Chiliz, the leading global blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry, has announced it is to launch an $EFC Fan Token on the Socios.com app.

The financial details of the partnership have not been revealed yet.

Fan Tokens are collectible digital assets that will create new experiences for Everton supporters across the world and allow them to become part of a vibrant digital community on Socios.com.

Engagement opportunities for $EFC Fan Token holders will include the chance to have a say on Club initiatives by taking part in interactive polls that will run throughout the season.

The $EFC Fan Token will launch soon, and all existing Everton Season Ticket, Hospitality and Official Members will have the option to receive a free $EFC Fan Token for a limited time.

A direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform, Socios.com leverages blockchain technology to provide the world’s leading sporting organisations with the tools to engage with their global fanbases.

More than 45 major sporting organisations have partnered with Socios.com to launch Fan Tokens, including FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, AC Milan, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Arsenal and the Argentina and Portugal national football teams, as well as a number of leading teams from F1, NBA, esports and cricket.

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