The Dallas Mavericks, an NBA professional basketball team owned by cryptocurrency enthusiast Mark Cuban, is giving away Bitcoin to its fans.
According to an official statement, the team will give away $ 100 in Bitcoin (quotation in real time) to anyone who downloads the Voyager Digital cryptocurrency platform app.
Those interested in receiving the gift must download the app by Saturday, enter the promotional code MAVS100, deposit $ 100 and make an exchange on the platform.
The Voyager Digital cryptocurrency platform is the Dallas Mavericks' first international partner
The announcement comes just days after Dallas Mavericks and Voyager Digital signed a partnership to expand their respective customer bases.
The idea is to create communication and promotion programs for fans in exchange for naming rights for the Mavs Gaming Hub, the official gaming and event venue for the Mavs NBA 2K League team.
The partnership is possible thanks to a change in the NBA rules that allowed teams to obtain international sponsors. Voyager Digital would be the Dallas Mavericks' first international partner.
Mark Cuban, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, said the partnership will help both franchises grow:
“The Mavs are proud to welcome Voyager to the Dallas Mavericks family. We believe our partnership with Voyager will allow Mavs and NBA fans to learn more about Voyager and how they can earn more from the Voyager platform than traditional financial applications. ”
From Dogecoin to DeFi, Mark Cuban loves cryptocurrencies
Mark Cuban is a fan of cryptocurrencies. For much of 2020 and 2021, he has been a strong supporter of Dogecoin, stating that it has sufficient merit to become a currency with global reach.
Additionally, the Dallas Mavericks accept Dogecoin as a means of payment for their tickets.
In addition to Dogecoin, the billionaire investor known for his participation in the Shark Tank TV show has invested in decentralized finance projects, ensuring that this type of product could compete with banks in the future.
Cuban also has its own controversial views regarding Bitcoin's growth potential versus Ethereum. Bitcoin is king in terms of market capitalization, but Cuban believes Ethereum has the most upside potential due to its use cases and the whole industry that is built around it. Cuban views Ether, Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, as the closest thing to a real currency than Bitcoin, which it sees as a competitor.
This is also exactly why Cuban believes Dogecoin is a better currency than Bitcoin. As previously reported, the businessman explained that Mavericks fans preferred to pay with Dogecoin over Bitcoin because BTC was considered a valuable asset.
