Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF) CEO Evan Gappelberg spoke with Proactive about the company’s latest progress in blockchain ticketing, including its acquisition of three strategic domain names: eventtoken.com, eventdrop.io and nextechtickets.com.
Gappelberg said this move strengthens Nextech3D.AI’s long-term vision to build a scalable, trusted, and user-friendly blockchain ecosystem.
Discussing the growing mainstream adoption of blockchain ticketing, Gappelberg noted that FIFA’s recent announcement of its own blockchain ticketing solution “validates our roadmap” and reinforces Nextech3D.AI’s potential “to lead the global event token revolution.”
He explained that Nextech3D.AI is taking a “safer, smarter path” by focusing on utility and accessibility rather than speculation, with its event token ecosystem designed for loyalty rewards, sponsorships, and regulatory transparency.
The CEO also highlighted a recent $595,000 warrant conversion by an institutional investor, adding that the funds “add fuel to our fire” as the company moves closer to finalizing its acquisition of Eventdex.
Gappelberg believes tokenization will transform industries globally — from real estate to entertainment — and expects event tokens to become the new standard in ticketing by 2026.
Proactive: Hello, you’re watching Proactive. Joining me is Nextech3D.AI CEO Evan Gappelberg. Evan, good to speak with you. You’ve just acquired three strategic domain names. How do these fit into your broader vision for blockchain ticketing and digital event experiences?
Evan Gappelberg: Yes, today’s news continues a chain of announcements related to our expansion into blockchain ticketing, which we see as a huge growth opportunity. Acquiring eventtoken.com, eventdrop.io, and nextechtickets.com represents further progression as we lean into this market in a big way.
We see this as a major opportunity. These domains really solidify our long-term vision to build a scalable, trusted, and user-friendly blockchain ecosystem and infrastructure.
As blockchain ticketing becomes more mainstream, FIFA announced today that its launching blockchain ticketing, really validating what you’re doing.
Yes, monster news today. FIFA, which runs the World Cup, one of the largest events on Earth, is introducing blockchain ticketing. They sell over 3.4 million tickets and attract more than 1.5 billion viewers annually.
FIFA is offering a tokenized ticketing solution using NFTs where fans can bid up the price. This move proves that tokenized ticketing is entering the mainstream, and Nextech3D.AI is aligned with that global trend. It’s a big validation and opportunity for us.
We’re taking a safer, smarter path. While FIFA’s model allows resale speculation, our event token ecosystem is purpose-built for utility and access — loyalty rewards, sponsor perks, airdrops, and sponsorships. Our system prioritizes usability and transparency. Users won’t need a crypto wallet, as Nextech3D.AI will act as custodian.
The key takeaway is that this moment validates our roadmap and reinforces the potential for Nextech3D.AI to lead the global event token revolution.
Some more validation of your strategy perhaps came from the $595,000 warrant conversion by an institutional investor. How does that capital accelerate your blockchain rollout and overall growth strategy?
It’s a friendly investor who’s been with us since 2023. The conversion adds fuel to our fire. It’s not a large amount, but it strengthens our cash position as we finalize the definitive agreement for the acquisition of Eventdex. While we didn’t need the capital, it provides extra flexibility for upcoming initiatives.
Tokenization is forecast to reach nearly $19 trillion by 2033. How do you see Nextech3D.ai positioned within this massive shift, and how big could this opportunity be in event ticketing and sponsorship?
Tokenization is eating the world; everything will be tokenized. We’re moving toward a token economy where even stocks, gold, and real estate can be fractionalized. For example, Trump Tower is tokenizing ownership so investors can buy small portions of the property.
Events are a $100 billion marketplace, and we aim to be an early mover with our event token model.
These domains are foundational to our future. I believe the language will evolve — instead of asking “Do you have a ticket?” people will ask “Do you have your event token?” I expect that shift to begin around 2026, with Nextech3D.ai leading in this space.
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