FIFA migrates your collectible business to a new network

FIFA Collect, the FIFA digital collectible platform (International Football Federation Association), announced that it will migrate from the Algorand network to its own infrastructure: FIFA Blockchain, which will be compatible with the “Virtual Machine of Ethereum” (EVM). The ecosystem allows fans to buy, exchange and conserve iconic soccer moments in NFT format (non -fungible tokens).

In a recent statement, the organization explained that FIFA Blockchain will improve user experience through new functions and optimized performance, adopting a strategic approach oriented to sustainable growth in the long term. Besides, All digital collectibles previously acquired on the platform will be transferred to the new network automaticallyso users will keep their collections intact.

According to the responsible team, For now it is not necessary for users to make any change in their accountssince migration has not yet begun. When the time comes, FIFA will provide clear and detailed instructions on the steps to follow. Regarding the access and use of the NFT, it has been confirmed that the main service experience will remain unchanged, and users can continue accessing their collections simply starting session in their accounts.

Nor will it be necessary to make any additional paymentsince users NFT will be transferred to the new platform for free. The organization has advanced that it will soon share more technical details, and that the new network was developed with two objectives: to guarantee compatibility with EVM wallets and establish a more solid basis for future improvements.

The so -called “Ethereum Virtual Machine” would be the execution environment that allows ETH intelligent contracts to work on the network and other compatible chains.

Although for now fans should not make any change, FIFA has clarified that Those who have exported their NFT outside the platform must reimport them before May 20. If not, they will have to contact the customer service to complete the migration later, which will imply additional verifications. Before that date, users will receive detailed instructions to ensure a transition without inconvenience.

It should be noted that, until the moment of migration, users can continue to use their funds in USDC to make purchases within the platform. Once the transition is completed, it will only be possible to remove the balance, but it can no longer be used to acquire new items.

According to the official statement, during the migration process The service will be temporarily offline for approximately 12 hoursalthough users will be notified previously. The announcement ends by clarifying that, after migration to FIFA Blockchain, algorand -based wallets, such as Pera and Defly, will cease to be compatible, and users must use EVM wallets such as MetamSk or anyone who can work with Walletconnect.

FIFA Blockchain migration has generated mixed reactions, being some of them very negative on social networks. In a thread of X, users such as Muse regretted the change to a network compatible with EVM, while Pseudorca. Algo criticized that FIFA never supported Algorand and now abandons that network to create its own chain.

In an entry of Reddit, criticisms are even more severe: Cumblaster2000-Yes accused the organization of prioritizing profits and leaving Algorand users “abandoned.” Finally, Statisticalman expressed concern about the change to “a network that will control 100%”, comparing with a simple centralized server.