Autograph is a blockchain platform that issues limited-edition ERC‑721 and ERC‑1155 NFTs tied to athletes, musicians, and other cultural figures. The tokens embed smart‑contract logic that grants holders exclusive video content, virtual events, and merchandise discounts, and can be minted, traded, and displayed on a curated marketplace with on‑chain provenance. The service also provides API tools for partners to create token‑gated rewards and complies with KYC/AML standards.
Funding
$170M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Fans of sports, music, and pop culture often lack a direct, verifiable way to obtain exclusive digital memorabilia or access to unique experiences with their favorite icons. Traditional merchandise and event tickets provide limited personalization and cannot guarantee scarcity or authenticity. This gap reduces engagement opportunities for both creators and their audiences in the emerging web3 ecosystem.
Solution
Autograph operates a blockchain-based platform that issues limited-edition NFTs tied to high-profile athletes, musicians, and cultural figures. Each token embeds smart‑contract logic that unlocks token‑gated privileges such as private video content, virtual meet‑ups, and early‑access drops. The marketplace showcases curated collaborations, allowing fans to mint, trade, and showcase collectibles with provable on‑chain provenance. Autograph also produces a six‑episode video podcast, “Get Minted,” which educates newcomers on NFT utility while featuring partner personalities. By integrating with major wallets and supporting ERC‑721/1155 standards, the platform ensures seamless ownership transfer and interoperability across secondary markets. All interactions are secured by end‑to‑end encryption and comply with industry‑standard KYC/AML protocols where required.
Target Audience
The primary users are fans of sports, music, and entertainment seeking authentic digital memorabilia and exclusive experiences, while partner brands and creators use the platform to monetize fandom through token‑gated content and NFT drops.
Features
- Smart‑contract‑driven NFT drops using ERC‑721 and ERC‑1155 standards for provable scarcity and royalty distribution
- Token‑gated access layers that automatically grant holders exclusive video content, virtual events, and merch discounts
- Integrated minting flow compatible with MetaMask, WalletConnect, and other major web3 wallets for frictionless onboarding
- Curated marketplace UI that highlights partner collaborations, real‑time floor pricing, and secondary‑sale analytics
- On‑chain provenance tracking and immutable metadata storage via IPFS to ensure authenticity of digital collectibles
- “Get Minted” video podcast series embedded with interactive NFT links that unlock supplemental behind‑the‑scenes material
- API endpoints for partners to trigger custom reward mechanisms (e.g., airdrops, QR‑code entry passes) based on token ownership
- Compliance framework supporting KYC/AML checks and GDPR‑aligned data handling for regulated markets