Chiliz Expands Over 70 Fan Tokens to Solana and Base Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Chiliz is expanding its fan token ecosystem to Solana and Base as it shifts from a single-chain setup toward what it calls “omnichain distribution.”

“World Cup fever: Chiliz expands to Solana and Base to supercharge fan token trading Chiliz rolled out its own layer-1 network in 2023 to host the trading of its tokens, but is transitioning to what it calls "omnichain distribution”

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CoinDesk reports that Chiliz “rolled out its own layer-1 network in 2023 to host the trading of its tokens,” but is now moving to support additional chains.

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In the same reporting, Chiliz says it is expanding its roster of “over 70 fan tokens” to Solana and Base, with the Ethereum layer-2 network developed by Coinbase.

CoinDesk also says Chiliz expects the expansion to give its tokens “a major trading volume boost ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.”

Bitget similarly frames the move as migrating “more than 70 of its fan tokens to the Solana and Base networks,” describing it as part of a “multi-chain deployment.”

Cryptonews.net adds that “The Chiliz Chain will remain the core layer for the expansion,” while “Solana and Base will serve as distribution layers.”

Chiliz’s multi-chain plan is built around an Omnichain Fungible Token approach, with multiple outlets describing how it aims to keep supply unified across networks.

CoinDesk says Chiliz is using an “Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard,” adding that “fan tokens will exist on each supported chain with a unified supply.”

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It also says the approach is intended to “eliminat[e] the need for wrapped tokens or fragmented liquidity pools.”

Bitget echoes that framing, stating that Chiliz will “adopt the OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard” and that “the total supply of each fan token will remain unified across all supported chains.”

Cryptonews.net provides a more mechanics-focused description, saying the “framework allows crypto to move across chains and also keeping a single, unified supply,” and that “When a token is transferred, it is removed from the original chain and recreated on the new one.”

Cryptonews.net also contrasts the model with wrapped assets by saying “Wrapped tokens usually represent a locked version of an asset held elsewhere,” and that wrapped-token designs “can create risks and split liquidity across different pools.”

It concludes that Chiliz’s system “avoids that by maintaining a direct link between tokens across all supported networks.”

Beyond the supply mechanics, outlets describe Chiliz’s security approach for cross-chain activity and how it ties fan token activity to the $CHZ token.

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Cryptonews.net says “Security remains a key part of the design” and that “The integration uses a multi-layer verification system,” adding that “Several independent validators must approve transactions before they are completed to reduce the risk of a single point of failure.”

CoinDesk’s account focuses more on the distribution rationale, but it still frames the change as a way to avoid “wrapped tokens or fragmented liquidity pools.”

Cryptonews.net also describes an economic linkage, saying “The update also introduces a direct link between Fan Token activity and the $CHZ token.”

It further states that “Chiliz has announced a buyback mechanism tied to ecosystem revenue,” specifying that “Ten percent of revenue generated from Fan Token sales across all chains will be used to buy $CHZ.”

Cryptonews.net adds that “These tokens will then be permanently removed from circulation,” describing the effect as a feedback loop where “higher use can impact token value over time.”

CoinDesk, meanwhile, says Chiliz has developed “over 70” fan tokens and that the company hopes the Solana and Base expansion will boost trading volume ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

The expansion is also described as broadening where fan tokens can be accessed and traded, including specific venues and gateways mentioned by outlets.

CoinDesk says Chiliz has developed over 70 fan tokens, including tokens for “Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Manchester City and Juventus,” and it says these teams use tokens to farm engagement by giving holders “the chance to win exclusive rewards and voting rights.”

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It also says Chiliz offers tokens representing “the Argentina and Portugal teams” with more expected “to be unveiled in June.”

Cryptonews.net adds that “Fan Tokens for national teams such as Argentina and Portugal are already live,” and that “other countries’ tokens will join the line-up in June.”

Cryptonews.net further specifies how access may work on Solana and Base, saying “On Solana, access will be available through the Sunrise gateway and traded on platforms like Meteora and Jupiter,” while “On Base, liquidity will focus on the Aerodrome.”

It also states that the rollout changes how fan tokens can be used, saying “With access to external networks, these tokens can now be used in DeFi applications,” and that “Users can provide liquidity, earn fees, and explore lending options as they become available.”

CoinPedia, in a separate write-up, says Chiliz is integrating with LayerZero to make tokens available across “multiple blockchains like Solana and Base,” and it claims the expansion aims to bring “millions of new users into crypto ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”

While all the outlets describe Chiliz’s move to Solana and Base, they emphasize different parts of the story, including timing, infrastructure, and additional token economics.

CoinDesk frames the announcement as “transitioning to what it calls ‘omnichain distribution’” and ties the expansion to “this summer’s FIFA World Cup,” while also noting that Chiliz “rolled out its own layer-1 network in 2023.”

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Bitget similarly highlights that the company is “launching an omnichain transition” and says it is “enabling fan tokens to become accessible not only on Solana but also on Coinbase’s Base network,” but it also adds a broader narrative about “advancing its vision for multi-chain deployment.”

Cryptonews.net focuses on the operational architecture, stating “The Chiliz Chain will remain the core layer” and that “Solana and Base will serve as distribution layers,” and it also introduces the buyback mechanism with “Ten percent of revenue generated from Fan Token sales across all chains.”

CoinPedia, by contrast, emphasizes the LayerZero integration and claims the expansion aims to bring “millions of new users into crypto ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” which differs from CoinDesk’s “this summer’s FIFA World Cup” framing.

The Bitget article also includes a claim that “Fan tokens representing national teams like Argentina and Portugal are already available on the platform” and says “other countries’ tokens will join the line-up in June,” aligning with Cryptonews.net’s June timing.

Across the coverage, the common thread remains the migration of “over 70” fan tokens and the use of an omnichain standard, but the outlets vary in how they describe the “core layer,” the “distribution layers,” and the specific token and revenue mechanics.