Esports pioneer, Flipster, debuts as the cryptocurrency exchange partner of TALON's Dota Two squad, marking the beginning of a digital age in fan interaction.
Flipster and TALON Team Up to Unleash the Power of Crypto in Esports
In an exciting move that brings together two dynamic worlds, the fast-growing cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Flipster has partnered with TALON, a prominent Asian esports organization, competing in ten major titles across seven countries!
This groundbreaking deal sees TALON's Dota 2 team officially competing under the name "Flipster Talon." Speaking about the new partnership, Youngsun Shin, head of product and partnerships at Flipster, says,
"Esports is one of the most exciting frontiers for Web 3.0 culture to thrive.
"Through Flipster Talon, we're championing a new kind of connection with a digital-native generation that values openness, creativity, and inclusion - the same values that underpin crypto."
The partnership aims to blend the high-energy world of esports with the empowerment of digital assets, fostering education, interactivity, and inclusive participation across both domains.
As part of the collaboration, Flipster and TALON will unveil a series of co-created content, campaign drops, and digital fan activations, geared towards deepening fan engagement and making crypto more accessible.
Empowering the Gaming CommunityIn keeping with its mission to support the gaming community, Flipster will focus on free-to-play titles, providing access to casual fans and professional athletes alike. Commenting on the strategy, Youngsun Shin added,
"Flipster's partnership with TALON is grounded in a shared commitment to access and inclusion.*
"By focusing on free-to-play titles and a player-first approach, Flipster supports the gaming community across the spectrum - from casual fans to pro athletes - much like it empowers both beginner and experienced traders through its platform."
Following the initial partnership with TALON's Dota 2 roster, Flipster and TALON will explore further opportunities to extend the collaboration to additional esports titles.
Sean Zhang, CEO of TALON, expressed his excitement about the partnership, "We're thrilled to welcome Flipster to the TALON family.*
"As innovators in their field, Flipster shares our drive to push boundaries and create richer fan experiences.
"Together, we're exploring exciting new ways to bring gaming and crypto culture together."
With the Flipster Talon rollout scheduled for June 2025, gamers can look forward to thrilling player signings, co-branded content, and a launch video marking the partnership's debut.
Join us as we witness the incredible merging of crypto and esports, pioneered by Flipster and TALON, heralding a new epoch for digital-native connection.
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- The groundbreaking partnership between Flipster and TALON intends to combine the adrenaline-fueled world of esports with the empowering aspect of cryptocurrency trading, providing an educational platform and fostering interactivity among fans and traders alike, making cryptocurrency more accessible and engaging within the esports community.
- As part of the Flipster and TALON collaboration, there will be a series of co-created content, campaign drops, and fan activations focusing on free-to-play titles, aligning with Flipster's mission to support the gaming community across all levels -from casual fans to professional athletes - and introduce them to the crypto world, leveraging blockchain and altcoins in the exciting realm of esports.