Sui Becomes Official Blockchain Partner for ONE Championship

Singapore, September 17th, 2024

The world’s largest martial arts organization has announced its partnership with Sui, a leading Layer 1 blockchain, to enhance its products and the highly anticipated mobile game, ONE Fight Arena, which is being developed in collaboration with Animoca Brands. The partnership was unveiled during a panel discussion at Sui’s Builder House in Singapore, coinciding with the Token2049 event.

As part of this collaboration, Sui will be incorporated into various offerings from ONE Championship, including the upcoming ONE Fight Arena mobile game. This free-to-play game will showcase ONE’s impressive roster of world champion martial artists and an extensive intellectual property library.

The mobile game aims to provide an innovative gaming experience centered around true digital ownership, enabling ONE to engage more effectively with its global fan community.

Additionally, Sui’s integration will feature a comic/manga series focused on ONE athletes, accessible through zkLogin and supported by the Walrus protocol on Sui. There will also be a free-to-play prediction game, allowing fans to earn rewards and unique phygital collectibles that merge physical and digital elements.

Jameel Khalfan, Head of Ecosystem Development at Sui Foundation, commented, “ONE Championship is the fastest-growing significant global sports entity, known for its forward-thinking and technological innovations. Being recognized as their official blockchain partner and integrated into their technology stack validates our growth and provides us with an excellent opportunity to serve the sports community.”

As the official blockchain partner, Sui anticipates gaining considerable visibility and brand recognition during major events, which will be attended by thousands and broadcast to millions across over 190 countries through a wide network of partners.

Hua Fung Teh, Co-Founder and Group President of ONE Championship, stated, “In today’s competitive landscape, capturing attention requires high-quality, interconnected, and engaging experiences. By delivering exceptional events, innovative gaming options, and utilizing Web3 technology, we aim to create deeper connections with our fans. Partnering with Sui aligns perfectly with these goals, and we are excited to bring this vision to life.”