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Part of NextName’s history, not our current business.

From 2022 to 2024, NextName operated a digital collectibles platform supporting college athletes’ NIL. We’ve preserved that work here for the record. Today’s NextName is a fan engagement platform built around channel subscriptions, premium content, and direct creator tips. Not collectibles.

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News · 2022-08-10

Honolulu’s Becca Sakoda Signs with Digital Collectibles Platform

Honolulu’s Becca Sakoda Signs with Digital Collectibles Platform

New site allows fans to support her and other athletes

  Becca SakodaChicago, IL, August 10, 2022 – Honolulu resident and University of Illinois volleyball player Becca Sakoda has jump into the NIL space by officially signing a ‘name, image, likeness’ (NIL) deal with NextName. NextName offers fans the opportunity to support her through the sale of her personal digital collectibles, also known as non-fungible tokens (NFT). The collectibles are robust media file with images, music, school logo, and playing statistics. Sakoda directly receives the majority of proceeds from the sale of her digital collectibles. NextName is excited to welcome Sakoda to the platform and invites fans to show their support by purchasing her digital collectibles here:

Becca Sakoda - NextName

Becca comes from ‘Iolani High School in Honolulu where she was a four-year standout, helping lead her team to the Hawaii D-I Volleyball State Championship in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2017, as well as a first-place finish in the Ann Kang Invitational in 2017 and 2018. As a defensive specialist she saw action in nine matches and played in 13 sets as a true freshman, while totaling three digs on the season.

About NextName

NextName is a platform designed to support college athletes and teams through the sale of digital collectibles. With just a few clicks, fans can purchase collectibles bearing the name, image, and likeness (NIL) of their favorites. In doing so, NextName provides fans an opportunity to help student-athletes maximize their personal band and share in the success of college athletics. Following the initial University of Illinois launch, NextName plans to expand its digital collectibles platform to include athletes and universities across the country. For more information, visit nextname.io. Follow NextName on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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