# Intro to Chiliz and the Chiliz Chain I James Scicluna

- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2025-10-09
- Duration: 14:03
- Topics: Chiliz, Chiliz Chain, James Scicluna, fan tokens, Socios.com, sports blockchain, ERC20, DeFi, SportsFi, NFT ticketing, dApps, hackathon, developer, PSG, Juventus, rewards, staking, trading, AI, community, clubs, partnerships, layer-1, user engagement, merchandise, VIP experiences, ecosystem, tokenomics, expansion, US market, value locked, TVL
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-DW-MQ4dJZEQ
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW-MQ4dJZEQ

## Description

James Scicluna, Head of Product at Chiliz, introduces Chiliz and the Chiliz Chain, highlighting its evolution since 2018 as a leading blockchain platform for sports and entertainment. Chiliz pioneered fan tokens—fungible ERC20 tokens—enabling fans to engage with top European clubs like PSG and Juventus via the Socios.com app, which boasts 2.5 million users.

The Chiliz Chain, a layer-1 blockchain, now empowers developers to build decentralized apps (dApps) for sports, including NFT ticketing, DeFi, and SportsFi. Chiliz encourages innovation through hackathons, offering tracks for sports apps and DeFi solutions, and supports integration of AI. Fan tokens can be traded, staked, and used for rewards like merchandise and VIP experiences. Chiliz aims to expand its DeFi ecosystem, attract more developers, and become the go-to network for sports projects globally, leveraging partnerships and real-world fan engagement.

00:00 Introduction
00:26 Chiliz Background and History
00:52 Launch of Fan Tokens and Club Partnerships
01:25 Socios.com App and Fan Engagement
02:21 User Growth and Expansion
02:45 Launch of Chiliz Chain and Developer Opportunities
03:39 SportsFi, DeFi, and Ecosystem Vision
04:18 Hackathons and Developer Tracks
05:48 DeFi Track and Use Cases
06:37 Encouraging Use of Fan Tokens and AI
08:00 Q&A: Future Plans and DeFi Focus
09:47 Q&A: Fan Token Value and Club Performance
11:06 Q&A: Club Involvement and Monetization
11:30 Q&A: Trading, Rewards, and Club Integrations
13:30 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Connect

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