Dapper Labs
Dapper Labs is a world-renowned blockchain studio dedicated to redefining digital engagement for creators, developers, and global brands. Founded in 2018, the firm is on a mission to bring Web3 technologies "down to earth" by making real-world blockchain applications accessible to mainstream audiences. Dapper Labs leverages its proprietary technology to transform passive fandom into active ownership, allowing millions of users to collect and trade digital assets from the brands they love. By focusing on scalability and user experience, the company is paving the way for a more open and inclusive digital world through games, sports, and entertainment. Today, Dapper Labs remains a cornerstone of the NFT ecosystem, having facilitated billions in transaction volume across its flagship platforms. The studio is the visionary force behind CryptoKitties, the project that pioneered the ERC-721 standard, as well as the Flow blockchain, a layer-one network designed specifically for high-volume consumer applications. Dapper Labs continues to drive mainstream adoption through high-profile partnerships with the NBA, NFL, UFC, and Disney, ensuring that digital collectibles provide both emotional value and real-world utility for fans worldwide.
ABOUT DAPPER LABS
Dapper Labs is a world-renowned blockchain studio dedicated to redefining digital engagement for creators, developers, and global brands.
Emerging as a spinout from the Canadian software development firm Axiom Zen, Dapper Labs is widely recognized for developing CryptoKitties, the world’s first viral NFT project, and NBA Top Shot, which remains one of the most successful mainstream applications of blockchain technology to date.
The studio is on a mission to bring Web3 technologies "down to earth" by transforming passive fandom into active ownership, allowing millions of users to collect and trade digital assets on the Flow blockchain, a purpose-built network designed for high-volume consumer scale.
Key backers include Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, Google Ventures (GV), and Samsung.
The firm’s investor roster also features cultural icons and industry pioneers such as Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and the founders of Dreamworks, Reddit, Coinbase, and Zynga.
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS
Flow Blockchain – A developer-friendly, decentralized network built for consumer-scale applications, offering low transaction costs and high throughput without sharding.
NBA Top Shot – The premier basketball marketplace where fans collect and trade "Moments," officially licensed video highlights that serve as digital trading cards.
Disney Pinnacle – A 2024 launch that brought digital pin-collecting to the blockchain, featuring legendary characters from Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars.
NFL ALL DAY – An immersive football collectible platform that allows fans to own iconic highlights from every team, fully integrated with the NFL and NFLPA.
CryptoKitties 2.0 – A 2026 evolution of the original blockchain game, introducing enhanced breeding mechanics and cross-platform utility for the iconic digital cats.
UFC Strike – A specialized MMA marketplace that allows fans to own and trade the most impactful striking moments and finishes from the Octagon.