Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are increasingly used by individuals, brands, organizations and institutions looking for new ways to engage with their target audiences while taking advantage of the value offered by such products.
Famous NBA basketball star has applied for NFT and metaverse!
One of the newest celebrities to join the NFT and metaverse space is Kevin Durant, professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Durant, along with Venture Capital firm Thirty Five Ventures LLC, recently filed a trademark application for 26 NFTs with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Licensed trademark attorney Michael Kondoudis announced via his Twitter profile on Tuesday, March 24.
The NBA’s Kevin Durant and his VC firm have filed 26 trademark applications for
▶️ THIRTY FIVE VENTURES
▶️ KEVIN DURANT
▶️ EASY MONEY
▶️ SLIM REAPER
▶️ THE ETCSfor
✅ NFTs + NFT backed media
✅ Crypto collectibles
✅ NFT + Crypto marketplaces#NFTs #Metaverse #Web3community pic.twitter.com/yFbVt46fnh– Mike Kondoudis (@KondoudisLaw) May 24, 2022
Fans of the sports star can download their unique NFT if applications are accepted. They will be allowed to trade NFT and crypto markets, as well as buy NFT-backed media and crypto collections.
Popular names and brands collected in the metadatabase
Durant’s applications came with a growing trend of popular personalities and brands showing an interest in the metaverse and NFTs.
Other newcomers to the meta universe include football legend David Beckham, recording artist Billie Eilish, American underwear brand Victoria’s Secret, food industry giants McDonald’s, Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, beverage company Monster Energy, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Besides the global payment facilitator Mastercard, there are many brands and individuals.
