Hellebore launches blockchain-based sports prediction game

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Hellebore, a startup led by Golden State Warriors co-owner Nick Swinmurn, has announced the launch of its blockchain-based sports prediction game Play Hellebore.

Launched on Tuesday, the title is the first sports prediction game based on NFT (non-fungible token) technology, according to the company.

By purchasing NFT players called Sibers for .03ETH (about $50), players can predict real-time game outcomes in NFL, NCAA football, MLB, and international football.

Players have the opportunity to increase the value of their NFTs, unlock physical and digital prizes, and compete against friends, family, and complete strangers in traditional "Pick'Em"-style fantasy sports leagues “, said the company.

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"Everyone knows what fantasy sports are, and chances are that at some point most individuals have also participated in some sort of 'Pick'Em' league with friends, in their neighborhood or in their office," said Hellebore CEO Nick Swinmurn. , who was a co-founder of Zappos, in a statement. "With the Web3 and NFT spaces continuing to proliferate at a rapid rate, it's only natural that these worlds collide to offer hardcore and casual sports fans a fun new way to be part of the game and compete for rewards and bragging rights."

In an email to GamesBeat, Swinmurn said Play Hellebore is not sports betting or gambling. Hellebore is a free prediction game for Hellebore NFT holders. Hellebore has no entry fee or wager amount. Through gameplay, players can increase the rating of their Siber NFTs, progress through game levels, and compete in matchups. Commissioners and league participants have the ability to set outside prizes themselves for winners in their private leagues, just like in any other fantasy sports league.

Play Hellebore gives casual sports fans and fantasy sports fans easy access to Web3 by providing a user-friendly interface and intuitive one-click gameplay, all accessible on any device, the company said.< /p>

Play as Hellebore characters.

By simply choosing the winning outcome in 365 day sports matches s per year, players can increase the value of their NFTs and improve their chances of winning future contests.

As their Siber Rank increases, players can unlock the League Tier, which will launch on September 8, coinciding with the start of the 2022 NFL season, and ongoing in League games. the actual season for NCAA football, MLB and international football.

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