SCOR, a protocol dedicated to programmable sports intellectual property and on-chain fandom, has launched a Cross-Chain Wallet Linking feature for its SCOR-ID. This innovation, unveiled on January 14, 2026, aims to revitalize dormant sports non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by enabling owners to verify their assets across multiple blockchains, such as Tezos, Ethereum, and Polygon, to access new functionalities within the SCOR gaming ecosystem.
The initiative addresses an ongoing issue where sports fans have accumulated digital assets that remain inactive due to the inability to use them across different platforms. SCOR’s solution allows users to link their external wallets to their SCOR-ID cryptographically, thus transforming static collections into dynamic in-game assets without the need for asset migration.
Tom Mizzone, CEO at Sweet, the SCOR Foundation’s Lab Co., commented on the initiative, stating, “We are offering fans the opportunity to derive real value and utility from their collections without moving assets. By linking wallet histories to their SCOR-ID, we can instantly acknowledge and reward their sports fandom within the SCOR ecosystem.”
The new feature operates by updating the user’s SCOR-ID metadata through a secure verification process. Users first connect their base wallet, which holds their SCOR-ID, to SCOR’s portal. Then, they connect the target wallet that contains their sports NFTs on external networks, such as Tezos or Ethereum. Once verified, Sweet’s backend updates the SCOR-ID to include new characteristics like a “Tezos Address.”
The SCOR platform hosts over 2,000 athletes, allowing fans to engage with a wide array of figures from various sports, including cricket, golf, tennis, boxing, and hockey. For example, fans can link NFTs of cricket players like Rashid Khan and Pat Cummins or tennis stars such as Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios, among others. This flexibility extends to basketball, soccer, and football collections, offering a comprehensive sports engagement experience.
Verification of ownership in eligible collections provides significant in-game advantages. Players can gain perks such as gem multipliers and exclusive benefits, accelerating their ability to convert these into $SCOR tokens. This system respects the integrity and intellectual property of original collectibles by indexing data rather than duplicating art or creating derivative NFTs, ensuring the assets remain secure in original wallets.
Raymond Lew, EVP of Product at Sweet, emphasized the dual focus on utility and identity, stating, “Ownership of collectibles like a CR7 or Lakers NFT becomes an active functional key, enhancing the fandom experience.”
Sports NFT holders can register for early access to the feature at fun.scor.io/sportsNFT. This development is part of SCOR’s broader strategy to create a fan-centric sports gaming platform, where enthusiasts are rewarded for their passion through mini-games, player-vs-player challenges, and an ecosystem powered by the $SCOR token.
SCOR’s platform provides a unified identity for users, enabling a seamless integration of cross-chain assets into tangible in-game advantages, strengthening the link between digital fandom and interactive gameplay. As the market for digital sports collectibles continues to evolve, SCOR’s latest feature could set a precedent for increased utility and engagement within the realm of sports NFTs.
Next steps for this initiative include potential future updates to the platform and continued growth of eligible collections. The impact on the broader NFT market and digital sports fandom remains to be seen.
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