FIFAShifts Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Platform to Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Blockchain in May
fifa takes a step further in its web3 journey, shifting its NFT platform, FIFA Collect, to an Ethereum-compatible blockchain. This change aims to enhance the way fans interact with digital collectibles rooted in football.
Good to KnowFIFA Collect will bid farewell to Algorand and move to a new blockchain, compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), by May 2025. External Algorand wallet users must re-import their collectibles before the migration, as NFTs stored in external wallets like Pera or Defly won't transfer automatically.
FIFA believes this shift will bring its platform closer to the broader Ethereum ecosystem, offering better compatibility, larger wallet support, and improved scalability. Moreover, the move opens up new opportunities for web3 features to be implemented on the platform.
Most users don't need to take any action as the transition will happen automatically if using FIFA Collect's built-in custodial wallet. However, users with external Algorand wallets should re-import their collectibles to FIFA Collect before the migration. Failing to do so may require support to recover assets that were not moved in time.
The marketplace and USDC balances will transfer over to the new blockchain automatically. Users wanting to delist items can still do so before the migration date, and there will be no fees for users during the entire process. After the migration, USDC spending will no longer be supported, but withdrawals will still be allowed.
Ensure you have access to your FIFA Collect account and stay informed about the official migration date. It's also essential to know that only EVM-compatible wallets like MetaMask will be supported after the transition. Prepare to re-import your collectibles if they've been stored externally, and spend or withdraw any USDC balances before the migration occurs.
Top Tips- Keep track of the migration date- Ensure your FIFA Collect account is secure- Be aware that Algorand wallets will no longer be supported post-migration- Re-import collectibles from external Algorand wallets before the migration date- Spend or withdraw any USDC balances before the migration occurs- Connect MetaMask or other EVM-compatible wallets post-migration to access your collectibles- Verify that all your digital collectibles have transferred successfully after the migration
- FIFA Collect, shifting from Algorand to an Ethereum-compatible blockchain by May 2025, will provide better compatibility, larger wallet support, and improved scalability for its NFT platform.
- To migrate NFTs stored in external Algorand wallets like Pera or Defly, users must re-import their collectibles to FIFA Collect before the migration, as they won't transfer automatically.
- After the migration, USDC spending will no longer be supported, but withdrawals will still be allowed on the new blockchain. Users are advised to spend or withdraw any USDC balances before the migration occurs.
- Following the migration, only EVM-compatible wallets like MetaMask will be supported. Users should connect these wallets post-migration to access their digital collectibles and ensure all collectibles have transferred successfully.
