The reaction we are getting from international sports stars

Our approach of using top sports stars to promote and grow the platform has been met with scepticism in some fronts, as the perception is that these people are to busy, to wealthy and to important to be part of a project like this. However this is not true, as we are finding out! Having spoken to and being busy with a number of potential ambassadors

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Why would they join us

Simple, there is money in it. But that is not the primary reason, more of an hygiene factor, albeit a very important one. Our platform is based on a simple philosophy, that if you contribute you should share in the value. Every member gets rewarded for their daily diligence and accuracy, based on their reputation. In a similar manner an ambassador will be rewarded. With our ambassador responsible for a sporting code or area, their reward will dependant on the size and activity of their sub community. The larger and more active this sub community is the more then ambassador will earn. As these stars will also bring brands and sponsors to their platform, they can earn significantly from advertising revenue as well.

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Surprisingly very few sports people are able to retire self sufficient after a decade or two in their sport. So little of the revenue they generate comes to them, and essentially they enrich those around them, not themselves.I am shocked to see what these people end up with after years of massive dedication. And money is surprisingly important to them.

Money is not the primary reason. Most of these stars love their sport and want to give back and help those starting out. I have not spent more than 15 minutes explaining this platform to any sports person without them getting very excited and wanting to be part of this. The idea that a) they can earn and b) they can make a difference in supporting young talent is a powerful aphrodisiac and the major driver of getting our ambassador network going.

What will they do?

Recently speaking to an Olympic fencer this was exactly the question that was asked. And it actually is quite simple. The following three outcomes is the responsibility of the Ambassador:

1. grow the member base through your media and social media presence
2. Advise the platform managers on specific nuances, structures and bodies in the code to ensure the sport is correctly represented
3. drive revenue opportunities starting with advertising, sponsorship and later retail.

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We are about to start announcing ambassadors and while most will only be finalised post our Token Sale, we have decided to start with a few key sports already. SportsPodium is not yet live, but we have already got such excitement around us. If you own PODS, well done, you are going to be part of the most exciting project in crypto, and one that will become a true movement that will disrupt the sports world, leveling the playing field for all in sport.