About
Chiliz is the leading global blockchain for the sports and entertainment industry, serving as the foundational infrastructure for the Socios.com fan engagement platform. Launched by Alexandre Dreyfus, Chiliz pioneered the concept of "Fan Tokens" digital assets that allow supporters of world-class organizations like FC Barcelona, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain to influence club decisions, such as jersey designs or goal celebration songs. By turning "passive" spectators into "active" participants, Chiliz has created a new multi-billion dollar "SportFi" category where fans are rewarded with exclusive experiences, merchandise, and voting rights for their loyalty.
The network underwent a transformative evolution with the launch of Chiliz Chain (formerly Chiliz Chain 2.0), an EVM-compatible Layer 1 that migrated the project away from its origins as a permissioned Ethereum sidechain. This transition reached a critical milestone in mid-2024 with the Dragon8 hard fork, which introduced "Tokenomics 2.0." This new economic model shifted CHZ from a fixed-supply asset to a dynamic one with a front-loaded annual inflation rate that gradually decays over 14 years. Additionally, the protocol implemented an EIP-1559-style burn mechanism, where a portion of transaction fees is permanently removed from circulation, balancing growth with long-term sustainability.
As of early 2026, Chiliz is experiencing a massive resurgence tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The platform has secured major regulatory milestones, including MiCA approval in the European Union, granting it legal access to over 450 million users. Furthermore, the 2026 "Chiliz 2030" roadmap has expanded the ecosystem beyond football into American leagues like the NBA and NFL, while introducing decentralized finance (DeFi) primitives where Fan Tokens can be used as collateral. With sub-second finality and a robust validator set, Chiliz has solidified its position as the "social layer" for the global sporting world.
