Harry Styles' Concert App Introduces Blockchain Rewards for Fans

cryptonews.com:

5,000 fans of British megastar Harry Styles recently used an app that allowed them to open a self-custodial wallet in which to keep their blockchain-based rewards.

The former One Direction member held a concert in Ireland on June 10. The sold-out show saw 80,000 attendees. 

All these people were invited to use the EVENTZ app, which is collaborating with the Web3 infrastructure company Co:Create. This partnership allows the fans to create their own wallets and receive rewards. 

The project uses an application programming interface (API) connected through the popular Ethereum (ETH) sidechain Polygon (MATIC). 

According to the announcement, 5,000 fans claimed their wallets through this official app, which saw 100,000 unique interactions. 

EVNTZ founder Kim O’Callaghan argued that "there’s a huge disconnect for the customer when it comes to events. Whether they’re going to one event or 100, they’re treated the same — there’s no rewards, loyalty, or community."

Per the team, EVNTZ can work closely with the promoters, venues, tours, and artists to build these three key things: the community, a rewards system, and loyalty for fans who attend most/all shows.

Web3 technology is the way to go, starting with self-custodial wallets, said the announcement. 

It further noted that, in the future, EVNTZ users may be able to claim self-owned rewards for buying tickets, engaging with social content (including digital memorabilia), buying merch, booking a ride home, and more.

And there is more to come, EVNTZ stressed. 

"Harry Styles was just the beginning for EVNTZ and their 2024 roster will be dropping soon with some of the biggest names in the world," it said.

Music and Web3 are no strangers. This year alone has seen a number of events developing