FIFA Migrates NFTs to Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Compatible Blockchain in May
FIFA's digital collectibles platform, FIFA Collect, is set to shimmy and shake things up by heading to the groovy world of Ethereum blockchain. This bold move is aimed at making it easier for footie fans to purchase, sell, and store their precious digital goodies.
Here's the lowdown: FIFA Collect is bouncing out of the Algorand network and onto a sleek, Ethereum-compatible platform in May 2025. Are you keeping up?
Alright, listen up: FIFA is crafting a new digital dance floor called FIFA Blockchain, which will be all kinds of compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). That means you'll be able to groove with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) through wallets that are all the rage, like MetaMask and others that rock with WalletConnect.
So, why the change? Even though Algorand has been a groovy ride for FIFA, the team's aiming for a bigger, more lively party with the Ethereum ecosystem. This new setup's gonna bring improved scalability and open up a world of new, web3 dance moves on the FIFA platform.
Now, here’s what you gotta do before the migration:
- If you got your FIFA Collect NFTs stashed in an external Algorand wallet, like Pera or Defly, it's time to butter those bad boys up and re-import them back into FIFA Collect before the big day. FIFA's kindly reopened its import tools – but only for a limited time, so you better hustle! otherwise, your NFTs could get left in the cold.
- After the migration, those Algorand wallets will be as welcome as a flat beer at a rave; only EVM-compatible wallets will be able to cut the rug.
- FIFA's marketplace will transfer everything over automatically, but if you wanna delist certain items before the switch, feel free to do your thing.
- The platform will still let you withdraw USDC balances, but buying with USDC will be off the menu once the migration takes place.
FIFA's promised a party for the people; no fees, just a temporary 12-hour downtime during the migration, and plenty of advance notice. So, dance your way to FIFA Collect′s new digs and make sure to bring your groovy EVM-compatible wallet along for the ride!
With the migration to FIFA Blockchain in May 2025, fans can now manage their FIFA Collect NFTs using Ethereum-compatible wallets such as MetaMask and WalletConnect. To prepare, those with NFTs stored in external Algorand wallets should re-import them into FIFA Collect before the move, as only EVM-compatible wallets will be accepted post-migration.
