| Denominations | |
|---|---|
| Code | $CHZ |
| Development | |
| Original author | Alexandre Dreyfus |
| White paper | www |
| Development status | Active |
| Developer | Mediarex |
| Ledger | |
| Ledger start | October 1, 2018 |
| Block explorer | explorer |
| Website | |
| Website | www |
Chiliz is a blockchain platform developed by Maltese-based sports company Mediarex.[1] The Chiliz blockchain powers the Socios.com platform, which offers "fan tokens" to users, enabling them to participate in polls hosted by the clubs, or receive rewards and promotions.[2] The native token Chiliz is used to buy the fan tokens.[3] Alexandre Dreyfus is the CEO of Chiliz[4] and Beatrice Collet is the managing director.[5]
History
editChiliz was launched in 2018 by Maltese-based sports company Mediarex led by CEO Alexandre Dreyfus.[3] Members of the firm's advisory panel include Dr. Christian Mueller, InFront Sports’ vice president, strategy and business development, and Sam Li, Sina Sports’ head of strategic partnerships; with Perform Group's chief strategy officer of Perform Group, John Gleasure, also a shareholder of Mediarex. Other members of the advisory board are Fnatic's CEO Wouter Sleijffers and Team Vitality's CEO Nicolas Maurer.[6]
In June 2018, Chiliz raised $65 million in a round led by Binance with other reputed names in the industry like OK Blockchain Capital, FBG Capital, Ceyuan Ventures, and Bancor also investing.[6] In March 2021, the company announced it will invest $50 million in an expansion to the United States.[7]
In September 2025, the Chiliz Group announced that they had acquired a 51% majority stake in the European esports organisation OG Esports.[8]
Fan Tokens
editBackground
editFan tokens are digital coins created on the Chiliz blockchain that sports organisations provide to users via the app Socios.com.[9] This app allows users to vote on a variety of minor decisions, such as new facilities, kit designs, shirt numbers of new signings, celebration songs, and more.[10] Fan Tokens were first introduced in 2019, with football clubs Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain being the first clubs to launch their official tokens.[11] Sports clubs including Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Inter, Arsenal, AS Roma, Galatasaray, Flamengo, Corinthians and 60 other teams have launched Fan Tokens through Socios.com.[12]
References
edit- ^ Bassam, Tom (June 19, 2018). "Mediarex launches blockchain club voting platform for soccer". SportsPro. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Jump Trading backs fan tokens startup Chiliz". Reuters. April 7, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "A look at Chiliz: The blockchain behind PSG, Barca, Juventus and numerous other fan tokens". cnbctv18.com. August 9, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "We explain who is behind Barcelona's third economic lever". MARCA. August 1, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ "chiliZ Blockchain Campus appoints MD". Times of Malta. October 12, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "chiliZ raises $65 million from Binance, other organisations - Esports Insider". Esportsinsider. June 8, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ Evans, Simon (March 2, 2021). "Soccer-Blockchain sports firm Chiliz to invest $50 million in U.S expansion". Reuters. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ Nicholson, Jonno (September 16, 2025). "The Chiliz Group acquires 51% of OG Esports". Esports Insider. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ "Fan tokens changing the face of Football". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. May 12, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "What are fan tokens?". MARCA. February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Fan Tokens to become second largest source of revenue for sports industry". MARCA. February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens". BBC News. December 10, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
