On Tuesday, Layer 1 blockchain Sui announced it will become the official blockchain partner of ONE Championship. The partnership was announced during Token2049, the world’s largest crypto event, at a panel at Sui’s Singapore Builder House. Sui will be integrated into various ONE products, including ONE Fight Arena.
ONE Fight Arena is the official Web3-enabled free-to-play mobile game, built in partnership with Animoca Brands and its subsidiary Notre Game. The game features ONE’s deep international talent roster. The mobile game will use Sui to provide a unique experience with digital ownership, allowing ONE to directly engage with its fans, according to the press release.
“ONE Championship is the fastest-growing major global sports property and has established a reputation for being extremely forward-thinking and technologically innovative. Being chosen as their official blockchain partner and being integrated into their tech stack is a validation of Sui’s growth and adoption trajectory and another opportunity to serve the sports community with Sui’s technology,” Jameel Khalfan, Head of Ecosystem Development at Sui Foundation, said.
Sui will also be included in a comic series about ONE athletes. The manga series will be accessible through zkLogin and powered by the Walrus protocol on Sui. It will be a free-to-play pick-’em game where fans can win rewards and phygital collectibles, which blend physical and digital aspects.
“In today’s competitive landscape, capturing attention demands high-quality, interconnected, and engaging experiences. By offering world-class events, innovative gaming, second-screen features, and leveraging Web3 technology, we aim to connect with fans on a deeper level. Sui perfectly aligns with these objectives, and we are thrilled to partner with them as our official blockchain partner to bring this vision to life,” Hua Fung Teh, Co-Founder and Group President of ONE Championship, said.
