Y Combinator-backed talent tokenization startup Trendex acquires Web3 platform Gummys
Trenddex, the European leader in athlete tokenization, backed by Y Combinator, is excited to begin a new phase of development. It raised more than $4 million from European and Asian investors, including Real Madrid’s “Ballon d’Or” winner and international soccer star. Karim BenzemaAlmost everyone has built a community. 100,000 customers across Europe, Trendex is now focusing on the US market. The company recently announced its partnership. NBA star The Grizzlies’ Marcus Smart and the Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. United States Trendex also strategically acquired Gummys, an innovative decentralized video and streaming platform, to expand from sports to e-sports and YouTubers.
“NBA and soccer superstars are joining the fast-growing Trendex, which allows them to trade tokens tied to the personal brands of emerging soccer and basketball players. Over 200 talents are already available for trading.”
With the goal of expanding its services to content creators and streamers, Trendex recently completed the acquisition of Gummys, a platform that has quickly taken the gaming community by storm. The company was co-founded by serial entrepreneurs Pasquale Sorrentino and Eunice. Wong, Gummys is already going viral, attracting nearly half a million users across social media channels. Recognized at Chainlink, Polygon, and Filecoin hackathons, the platform’s innovative decentralized approach provides users a unique space to discover, connect with, and earn rewards with new YouTubers, game streamers, and games.
This acquisition marks an important step for Trendex. Gummys’ cutting-edge decentralized streaming technology integrates seamlessly with Trendex’s existing talent tokenization platform. These synergies will enhance user engagement, content delivery, and social media interaction, propelling both platforms into a new era of digital content and community building.
With more than 250 high-profile athletes, artists, musicians, influencers and actors already part of the Trendex family, the acquisition of Gummys opens up exciting possibilities for creators beyond the world of sports and entertainment.
Leveraging Gummys’ technology, Trendex plans to introduce innovative new services. Tokenize creators like YouTubers and allow audiences to share in their success. This is made possible through Gummy’s unique technology that allows creators to:
Content ownership (leveraging on-chain metadata)
Share revenue directly with your audience
Benefit from community-regulated censorship and incentivized participation.
This innovative approach redefines talent monetization, allowing creators to build sustainable careers and connect with their fans on a deeper level. This aligns perfectly with Trendex’s mission to help talent advance their careers and connect with fans in new and rewarding ways.
With a customer base of over 1 million and a goal of achieving 1,000 tokenized talent transactions by 2026, Trendex is poised to become the premier platform for talent and creators to achieve unparalleled success in the ever-evolving digital landscape. .
Stay tuned for this amazing journey.
Trendex is a pioneering platform for talent tokenization, allowing users to invest in and trade stocks in emerging and established talent across sports, entertainment, and content creation. With a mission to bridge the gap between talent and fans, Trendex provides unique opportunities for individuals to support and share in the success of their favorite personalities. Backed by Y Combinator and renowned investors, Trendex continues to innovate and expand its products to drive the future of talent monetization.
