MVPz
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What is MVPz?
What is MVPz?
Our mission is to help as many athletes as possible realize the value of their personal brand, so that they can earn a supplementary income that will offset the opportunity cost of pursuing a career in sport.
How does MVPz enable athletes to monetize their brand or fanbase?
It is a three step approach:
1. Awareness
An athlete's true value is in their ability to capture attention. They must become aware of this before they plan how to monetize that value.
2. Education
Turning value into wealth requires a strategy. With the right education any athlete can learn how to generate an income from the attention they gain from participating in sport.
3. Resources
Our goal is to create opportunities that are wildly available, empowering athletes to have full autonomy of their income earning potential.
1. Awareness
An athlete's true value is in their ability to capture attention. They must become aware of this before they plan how to monetize that value.
2. Education
Turning value into wealth requires a strategy. With the right education any athlete can learn how to generate an income from the attention they gain from participating in sport.
3. Resources
Our goal is to create opportunities that are wildly available, empowering athletes to have full autonomy of their income earning potential.
What are hybrid cards and how do they work on MVPz?
MVPz sports cards are unique in that they are hybrid — both digital and physical.
O Open to an unlimited number of athletes.
O A great form of marketing, helping athletes establish a personal brand.
O Sports card collectors can speculate on the athlete's long term career.
O Supporters can buy them and get involved in NIL.
O Open to an unlimited number of athletes.
O A great form of marketing, helping athletes establish a personal brand.
O Sports card collectors can speculate on the athlete's long term career.
O Supporters can buy them and get involved in NIL.
What kinds of sports are supported?
The MVPz platform is focused on College and High School sports — all sports, all levels. But as College sports is a feeder system for professional sports, we of course provide a platform to professional athletes as well.
For Athletes
How do I become an 'athlete' on MVPz? What verification is needed?
Everyone signs up as a standard user, then goes through a verification process using Instagram. If you don't have Instagram, you can request manual verification.
Note: you can get a 10% referral fee if you get your school to sign up using your unique referral QR code.
Note: you can get a 10% referral fee if you get your school to sign up using your unique referral QR code.
What are the revenue streams available to athletes?
O Sports Card Sales
O Secondary Sports Card Trades
O Apparel Sales
O Customer Referrals
O Tipping (strictly for NIL content)
O Secondary Sports Card Trades
O Apparel Sales
O Customer Referrals
O Tipping (strictly for NIL content)
How much do athletes earn from secondary sales?
Secondary trades incur a 7.5% transaction fee, divided equally between three parties: the athlete, the artist, and the platform — each receiving 2.5%. Athletes can make money for years to come after their cards have been sold.
What rights do I retain over my NIL?
Athletes retain all rights over their Name, Image, and Likeness. MVPz retains the right to advertise the athletes sports cards that feature their NIL, helping drive sales and generate them income.
How do I promote my card to maximize earnings?
We offer features that make athletes products easy to share, and give advice for athletes who want to maximize their earning potential. Check out the AthleteHub to learn about self-promotion and other important aspects of NIL.
For Parents of Athletes
Is MVPz safe for minors?
Yes, MVPz is safe for minors. We have strict rules that apply bans on anyone misusing the platform in a way that will cause others harm or distress.
What documentation is needed to verify an athlete?
We primarily verify athletes using Instagram. If the athlete does not have Instagram, they can request manual verification. If an athlete is added to a school subscription, they are verified automatically.
How is privacy handled for young athletes?
We do not collect any sensitive data, and the data that we do collect is subject to the regulatory protections of local jurisdiction.
For Fans / Collectors
How do I purchase a digital or physical/hybrid sports card?
Navigate to the athlete's profile page and click on the 'listed' tab. The athlete's profile can be found by typing their name into the search bar, by clicking or scanning their referral code, or by searching for their team.
What benefits do holding cards provide?
Central to the MVPz platform is a XP rewards system that grants users XP based on their activity, including purchasing cards. This rewards system will grant users numerous perks and prizes.
Can I trade or resell cards? What are the fees involved?
Yes, you can trade your card on the MVPz marketplace (when live). There is a standard 7.5% fee on all secondary sales/trades of MVPz sports cards.
How is card rarity determined?
Every athlete has 300 Foundation Card entities. Each card can range in rarity from 1 of 300, to a 1 of 1. The rarity is determined by the design applied to it — making it unique to MVPz.
For School Staff
Are there NIL compliance issues via MVPz?
Some states have NIL restrictions on High School students. We highly recommend that staff do their own due diligence before purchasing a subscription or encouraging their athletes to use the MVPz platform for monetizing their NIL.
Does MVPz partner with schools or athletic departments?
Yes! We have three tiers of subscription available for schools, each giving the schools the ability to generate income, which can claw back the cost of the subscription and generate profit.
How is revenue paid and what reporting is available?
If the athlete reaches the threshold for tax reporting, MVPz shall generate the necessary forms and take care of administrative expenses.
For Sports Creatives
Can artists contribute to card designs or enhancements?
Yes! Verified artists can create and sell designs that can be applied to other cards. Artists earn a share of every sale of a card made with their design.
Are there opportunities to create content tied to athletes' cards?
Yes, artists can create multiple types of content to sell or advertise their work. Our goal is to facilitate creativity, so we will always be looking to make it a more enjoyable and productive platform for sports creatives.
If I create artwork used on MVPz, what rights do I have?
Artists retain the rights to their work up until they sell it to another user. MVPz takes a standard 20% platform fee.
Still stuck? Email team@mvpz.io or read the terms.



