{"id":296206,"date":"2021-07-11T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T08:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/its-kick-off-time-enjoy-euro-2020-finals-the-crypto-and-blockchain-way\/"},"modified":"2021-07-11T11:11:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-11T08:11:00","slug":"its-kick-off-time-enjoy-euro-2020-finals-the-crypto-and-blockchain-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-kick-off-time-enjoy-euro-2020-finals-the-crypto-and-blockchain-way\/","title":{"rendered":"# It\u2019s kick-off time: Enjoy Euro 2020 finals the crypto and blockchain way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f9cea69cda\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f9cea69cda\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-kick-off-time-enjoy-euro-2020-finals-the-crypto-and-blockchain-way\/#This_final_promises_to_be_a_banger\" >This final promises to be a banger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-kick-off-time-enjoy-euro-2020-finals-the-crypto-and-blockchain-way\/#How_to_get_engaged_The_crypto_way\" >How to get engaged: The crypto way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-kick-off-time-enjoy-euro-2020-finals-the-crypto-and-blockchain-way\/#Crypto_is_quickly_gaining_notoriety_in_the_soccer_universe\" >Crypto is quickly gaining notoriety in the soccer universe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-kick-off-time-enjoy-euro-2020-finals-the-crypto-and-blockchain-way\/#Past_and_current_players_have_been_quick_to_adopt_crypto\" >Past and current players have been quick to adopt crypto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/its-kick-off-time-enjoy-euro-2020-finals-the-crypto-and-blockchain-way\/#How_much_do_the_players_potential_transfers_cost_in_BTC\" >How much do the player\u2019s potential transfers cost in BTC?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong># It\u2019s kick-off time: Enjoy Euro 2020 finals the crypto and blockchain way <\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/images\/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjEtMDcvOGU0ZDIwODMtMzQ3Zi00OGFkLThiNWMtNmQzYjc1OGU5MjllLmpwZw==.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content\" data-v-128018ef>The date is set. July 11 is when soccer fans all over the world can, for a period of at least 90 minutes, forget all about what\u2019s wrong with the outside world and finally get to witness who will be the winner of one of the most widely viewed sports in the world. England and Italy will compete for the honor to win the coveted UEFA European Football Championship 2020, or Euro 2020, trophy, which only comes around once every two years.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a little thought experiment for all the casual soccer fans out there: Try to think of every active soccer player you can think of. If the athletes in question are all relatively established and play for the top leagues in the world, then there is a high probability that they are representing their country in this year\u2019s Euro 2020 championship.<\/p>\n<p>To really put things into perspective as to how big this event is, a recent study <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/entertainment-arts-57763355\">showed<\/a> that a staggering 23.8 million viewers watched England&#8217;s historic Euro 2020 victory against Denmark, with the last five minutes of the nail-biting semi-finals drawing a peak audience of over 25.7 million. In fact, the event\u2019s viewership was only eclipsed in recent memory by the United Kingdom Prime Minister\u2019s coronavirus announcement back in May, which was seen by nearly 27 million people across six different local <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> channels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_final_promises_to_be_a_banger\"><\/span>This final promises to be a banger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A month of tense and exhilarating soccer has passed by and now it\u2019s time for the two remaining top dogs, Italy and England, to fight it out at the historical Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, the tournament has seen many of Europe\u2019s heavyweights slug it out. However, it bears mentioning that this time around, the Italian team, The Azzurri, has yet to lose a match in a whopping 33 international <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s, leaving them just a step away from carving their names in the records of soccer history.<\/p>\n<p>Their opponent, England, also known as the Three Lions, has also had strong gameplay through this year\u2019s Euro 2020. They only allowed one goal during their entire campaign, which is quite an impressive feat, considering the level of competition they had to face \u2014 countries like Germany, the Czech Republic and Ukraine \u2014 to get to the finals. In all, the rosters for both teams look stacked and on paper, this clash should and probably will be a thriller.<\/p>\n<p>As one can expect, there is going to be a lot of betting h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ening for this game, with the oddsmakers giving the slight edge to England, which is arguably a surprise considering Italy\u2019s unbeaten run. However, the importance of home-turf advantage can never be underestimated in soccer, no matter how many Italian\u2019s may have crossed over to watch the finals in person.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, with the rise of blockchain casinos and increased crypto adoption globally, a growing number of digital currency investors seem to have started making use of their crypto assets for gambling purposes. Therefore, it stands to reason that a lot of these folks may be betting on this game as well, either through crypto gambling platforms or even prediction markets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_engaged_The_crypto_way\"><\/span>How to get engaged: The crypto way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, a growing list of mainstream soccer clubs has continued to launch their very own digital currencies\/fan tokens. And while the jury is still divided on the actual utility of these offerings, the fact of the matter remains that the soccer world has been quite sharp in recognizing the technological and monetary proposition put forth by crypto.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of betting, there are dozens of established gambling websites that accept a wide range of cryptocurrencies \u2014 including Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Tether (USDT), Ethereum (ETH) and more. There are many options out there and it\u2019s just a matter of which platform a person decides to use in the end.<\/p>\n<p>It also goes without saying that several betting sites are currently offering their users numerous side-bets \u2014 another facet of online gambling that crypto enthusiasts can engage with. For example, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oddschecker.com\/football\/euro-2020\">odds<\/a> of Italy coming out of the tournament as the top-scoring team are currently at 10\/11. Whereas for England, the figure stands substantially lower at 10\/1.<\/p>\n<p>From a streaming standpoint, unfortunately, there aren\u2019t a number of mainstream streaming services that accept cryptocurrency payments at the moment. That being said, betting portals have really upped their game over the last couple of years, with most platforms nowadays offering top-notch live streams that gamers can access at any time, given that they have sufficient tokens (which is usually not a lot) in their wallets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crypto_is_quickly_gaining_notoriety_in_the_soccer_universe\"><\/span>Crypto is quickly gaining notoriety in the soccer universe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way or the other, crypto seems to have made its way onto the soccer field, as was made evident recently when a fan literally ran onto the field wearing a t-shirt that read \u201cWTF Coin\u201d during Belgium\u2019s clash with Finland. In fact, the event was able to garner so much traction that within hours of the invasion, almost every major sporting news outlet had <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/football\/the-euros\/wtf-bizarre-crypto-streaker-halts-euro-championships\/news-story\/3268adeb0335ca802c565d0112d64e5f\">covered<\/a> the story, resulting in people discovering that WTF \u2014 Walnut Finance \u2014 is actually a yield farming project.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the governing body overseeing Euro 2020, i.e. the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) recently <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insideworldfootball.com\/2021\/06\/15\/uefa-takes-first-steps-towards-blockchain-crypto-antchain-deal\/\">entered<\/a> into a five-year global partnership deal regarding blockchain <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> with AntChain, a subsidiary of Ant Group which owns Alipay, one of the world\u2019s largest digital payment platforms.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the deal, UEFA and AntChain will work closely to help utilize blockchain tech to not only promote the game but also to digitize the global soccer landscape. In this regard, it stands to reason that the two parties may potentially choose to explore the NFT sector because of the unique marketing\/ownership opportunity presented by this exploding asset class.<\/p>\n<p>In the im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>te future, however, the winner of this year\u2019s Euro 2020 Golden Boot (i.e., the player that scores the most goals) will be <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.insideworldfootball.com\/2021\/06\/15\/uefa-takes-first-steps-towards-blockchain-crypto-antchain-deal\/\">awarded<\/a> the \u201cAlipay Trophy.\u201d Not only that, but the top scorer\u2019s records will also be stored on a blockchain system immutably.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding NFTs, it bears mentioning that over the past week, decentralized fantasy sports platform Rage Fan has been <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/ragefanlabs\/rage-fan-to-airdrop-limited-edition-nfts-at-wembley-stadium-for-euro2020-83a5d742c0d4\">airdropping<\/a> limited edition NFT mints to commemorate the Euro 2020 tournament. The last giveaway is set to commence on July 11 when England and Italy meet each other at Wembley.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Past_and_current_players_have_been_quick_to_adopt_crypto\"><\/span>Past and current players have been quick to adopt crypto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is no secret that athletes from sporting professions across the board have continued to adopt crypto at a rapid rate. In terms of soccer alone, no one has done more to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/henryflynn\/2021\/05\/14\/these-3-barcelona-stars-are-driving-cryptocurrencys-surge-on-online-platforms\/\">promote<\/a> digital currencies than Andr\u00e9s Iniesta, Carles Puyol and Gerard Piqu\u00e9, three players who have all represented Spain and Barcelona during their careers.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the triumvirate has been quite hands-on in its crypto outlook, with Iniesta and Puyol serving as the co-founders of Olyseum, a blockchain-powered social platform built to reward engagement, bringing fans and stars closer together. Meanwhile, Piqu\u00e9 has been <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/henryflynn\/2020\/12\/18\/gerard-pique-joins-sorare-to-help-reinvent-fantasy-soccer-worldwide\/?sh=69a0ed39308f\">vocal<\/a> about his investments in the crypto-enabled fantasy soccer game Sorare. Even French superstar Antoine Griezmann is reported to have an investment in the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Netherland\u2019s once-highly regarded wing\/striking prospect Ryan Babel is also a Bitcoin proponent, highlighted by the fact that over the past year or so, he has repeatedly shared his optimism surrounding the crypto market via a number of tweets <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ryanbabel\/status\/1356964570598883330\">encouraging<\/a> people, particularly his teammates, to buy BTC.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_the_players_potential_transfers_cost_in_BTC\"><\/span>How much do the player\u2019s potential transfers cost in BTC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is definitely a question that begs to be answered.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick add up of the transfer values for the (likely) starting eleven players of both teams that are participating in the final, just to see how much Bitcoin can be bought with the money. <\/p>\n<p>So as per data available, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.com\/england\/startseite\/verein\/3299\/saison_id\/2020\">valuation<\/a> for England\u2019s starting eleven comes to 570 million euros ($718.5 million), with the squad\u2019s captain and star striker Harry Kane pitching it with a 120 million euro valuation. On the Italian side, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.com\/italien\/kader\/verein\/3376\">amount<\/a> comes to 411 million euros ($488.7 million), with the outgoing A.C. Milan\u2019s 22-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma accounting for 60 million euros of the total.<\/p>\n<p><template data-name=\"subscription_form\" data-type=\"markets_outlook\"><\/template><\/p>\n<p>This brings the total valuation of the two teams up to a staggering 981 million euros (almost $1.2 billion). At the time of writing, this comes to around 35,800 BTC that can be acquired with the aforementioned sum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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