🏆 Introducing SportsBlock — The Home of Sports on Hive
Your Sports. Your Voice. Your Rewards.
We're thrilled to officially announce SportsBlock — a dedicated Layer-2 sports content platform built on the Hive blockchain. Whether you're a die-hard football fan, a basketball junkie, an MMA analyst, or a cricket obsessive, SportsBlock is your new home to write, discuss, and earn from your sports knowledge.
The MEDALS token is LIVE on Hive-Engine. Staking is LIVE. Liquidity pools are LIVE on Tribaldex. The website is LIVE at sportsblock.app. Full platform launch is coming April 2026.
This post outlines everything you need to know — from the problem we're solving, to our tokenomics, earning potential, roadmap, and how you can get involved today.
The Problem
Traditional sports communities suffer from the same issues plaguing all of Web2:
- Content Ownership: Platforms like Reddit and X control your data and monetize your content without sharing the revenue.
- Reward Inequality: Creators and curators rarely earn fairly from the engagement they generate.
- Engagement Silos: Discussions are fragmented across apps, limiting reach and virality.
- Monetization Barriers: Advertising revenue and premium features benefit the platforms, not the users who create value.
Blockchain solutions exist — Hive's social layer is proof of that — but sports-specific ecosystems remain underdeveloped. There's no dedicated platform with tailored incentives for sports content, contests, predictions, and niche sporting communities.
That's where SportsBlock comes in.
The Solution: SportsBlock on Hive
SportsBlock is a dedicated dApp and community hub on the Hive blockchain, using Layer-2 tokens via Hive-Engine for seamless integration. Users post sports content — news, analyses, memes, predictions, match reactions — via our custom platform at sportsblock.app or through Hive frontends like PeakD, earning MEDALS and HIVE/HBD through:
- Automated Rewards: Weekly payouts for top posts based on engagement metrics like views, comments, and interactions.
- Curated Votes: Human curators from the Hive community amplify quality content via a custom curation bot.
- Staking Yields: Passive income for MEDALS holders with tiered benefits and weekly distributions.
Dual Authentication — Crypto & Non-Crypto Users Welcome
SportsBlock features a dual authentication system:
- Hive Blockchain Users — Connect with your existing Hive wallet via Aioha (Keychain, HiveAuth, HiveSigner). Your posts go directly to the Hive blockchain with full on-chain rewards.
- Soft Accounts — New to crypto? No problem. Sign up with email via our soft account system. Start posting immediately and transition to a full Hive account whenever you're ready.
This approach removes the biggest barrier to onboarding new users into the Hive ecosystem.
🏅 Introducing Sportsbites — Quick Takes, Real Rewards
One of our flagship features is Sportsbites — 280-character posts designed for live match reactions, hot takes, and instant sports commentary.
- Instant Posts: 280 characters is all you need. React to goals, calls, and clutch moments in real time.
- Trending Feed: See what the community is buzzing about. The hottest takes rise to the top.
- Earn Daily: Fresh reward pools every day. Your quick takes earn HIVE and HBD just like full posts.
All Sportsbites are stored on the Hive blockchain, ensuring permanent ownership and transparent reward distribution.
💰 Earning Potential
Your opinions have real value on SportsBlock. No premium subscriptions required. No follower thresholds. Start earning from day one.
| Level | Estimated Earnings | Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | $0.01 - $0.50 | 1-20 upvotes |
| Building Reputation | $0.50 - $3 | 20-50 upvotes |
| Established Creator | $3 - $5 | 50-200 upvotes |
| Top Contributor | $5 - $10+ | 200+ upvotes |
Rewards are paid in HIVE & HBD cryptocurrency. Figures based on real user earnings across the Hive ecosystem.
🪙 MEDALS Token — Tokenomics Overview
Token Details
- Symbol: MEDALS
- Max Supply: 500,000,000 (hard cap enforced via smart contract)
- Blockchain: Hive-Engine Layer-2 (precision: 3 decimals; stakeable: true)
- Utility: Staking for yields, content and curation rewards, premium account benefits (future), community incentives and contests
- Status: LIVE on Hive-Engine and tradeable on Tribaldex
MEDALS is not a governance token. SportsBlock is centrally operated for efficiency and abuse prevention.
Token Sale
- 10 million MEDALS available at 0.04 HIVE per MEDAL
- Raising up to 460,000 HIVE (~$35,000 USD)
- Available on Tribaldex
Presale Proceeds Allocation
- Batch 1: Seed the Tribaldex liquidity pool
- Batch 2: Powered up to @sportsblock for curation
- Batch 3: Exchanged to HBD and staked for ~15-20% APY interest
Emission Schedule
Emissions are phased to bootstrap growth while maintaining sustainability. Undistributed tokens remain unminted until needed, ensuring supply stays under cap. Unused tokens from Years 1-3 will be permanently burned.
| Year | Maximum Emissions |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Up to 19,300,000 |
| Year 2 | Up to 6,400,000 |
| Year 3 | Up to 6,900,000 |
| Year 4+ | Up to 10,000,000 / year |
Full Emission Schedule (Years 1-50)
| Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Years 4-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders (Staked) | 4M | 1M | 1M | 2M |
| Collaborators | 0.7M | 0.8M | 0.8M | 0.85M |
| Staking Rewards | 1.5M | 1.5M | 2M | 3M |
| Curator Rewards | 1.825M | 1.825M | 1.825M | 2.75M |
| Content Rewards | 0.78M | 0.78M | 0.78M | 0.88M |
| Marketing | 0.5M | 0.5M | 0.5M | 0.5M |
| Token Sale | 10M | - | - | - |
| Total Emitted (Max) | 19.3M | 6.4M | 6.9M | 10M |
📊 Staking
- Initial target APR: 10%
- Paid weekly in MEDALS
- APR reviewed annually based on supply growth, staking ratio, and revenue
MEDALS Staking Tiers
Stake MEDALS to earn passive rewards and unlock exclusive features based on your tier level:
| Tier | MEDALS Required | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 🥉 Bronze | 1,000 | Community Access, Bronze badge |
| 🥈 Silver | 5,000 | Silver Badge, Early access to features |
| 🥇 Gold | 25,000 | Gold Badge, Exclusive contests, Analytics dashboard |
| 💎 Platinum | 100,000 | Boosted visibility, VIP support, Ad free experience |
📝 Curation & Content Rewards
Curation System
- Team-appointed curators handpicked from trusted, long-term Hive community members
- Selection criteria: multi-year Hive presence, reputation in sports communities (e.g., HiveFPL, Sportstalk), quality curation track record, and personal trust with founders
- Hard caps on votes per day (max 5 per curator), weekly bot funding capped at 35,000 MEDALS
- Each curator vote distributes up to 100 MEDALS to quality content
- Curator performance monitored — underperformers replaced
- Abuse results in restrictions or removal
Weekly Content Reward Categories
Every week, MEDALS are distributed to top performers across these categories:
| Category | Weekly MEDALS |
|---|---|
| Most External Views | 5,000 - 6,000 |
| Most Viewed Post | 3,000 |
| Most Comments Made | 3,000 |
| Most Engaged Post | 2,000 |
| Post of the Week | 2,000 |
| Best Newcomer (Year 4+) | 1,000 |
Note: Rewards will activate 2-4 months post-launch, once the platform and moderation tools are running at an appropriate level. All metrics-based rewards can be overridden or withheld in cases of abuse.
⚠️ Important: 5% Beneficiary Rule — Community Participation on Hive
SportsBlock is built on the principle that a thriving community is a two-way relationship. We invest heavily in content rewards, curation, and platform development to support our members, and in return we ask that community members contribute to the sustainability of the ecosystem.
All posts published to the SportsBlock community (hive-115814) on Hive are required to set @sportsblock as a 5% beneficiary. This small contribution is directed back into the platform's operations, curation power, and token buybacks, ensuring the community continues to grow and reward its members over the long term.
Only posts that include the 5% beneficiary will be eligible for curation from the SportsBlock team. This policy ensures that everyone who benefits from the community also contributes to its success. The more you put in, the more you get back.
💸 Revenue & Deflationary Mechanism
Revenue Sources
- Advertising (Google AdSense, sponsors)
- HBD interest (15-20% APY on staked reserves)
- Premium accounts (future — ad-free, exclusive features)
- Expansions (NFTs, delegations)
Buyback Allocation
- 50% of revenue buys MEDALS from Tribaldex and permanently stakes them to @medals-burn — a locked, inaccessible account
- The locked balance earns staking rewards, compounding the removal from circulation over time
- 5% contribution from post earnings automatically taken as beneficiary rewards
- Split: 50% buyback/stake, 30% operations, 20% HBD reserves
Governance
Post-Year 1: Introduce DAO proposals on Hive for adjustments (e.g., emission reductions, new categories). Staked MEDALS grant voting power.
Transparency Commitment
- All project wallets disclosed publicly
- Regular financial and development reports
- Annual tokenomics review with advance notice of any changes
- All governance and business issues communicated to the community
🔒 Founder Token Vesting
To demonstrate long-term commitment and align founder incentives with project success, all founder tokens follow a strict vesting schedule:
- Years 1-2 (Lock Period): 100% of founder tokens remain locked and staked. No unstaking permitted.
- Year 3 (Vest Begins): 25% unlocks at month 24, another 25% at month 30.
- Year 4 (Vest Completes): 25% unlocks at month 36, final 25% at month 42.
Full vesting completes at 3.5 years. During the lock period, founders may claim staking rewards but cannot unstake principal tokens.
🗺️ Roadmap
| Phase | Timeline | Milestones |
|---|---|---|
| Beta | ✅ COMPLETE | Site live at sportsblock.app; MEDALS token launched on Hive-Engine; Staking & liquidity pools active on Tribaldex |
| Full Launch | April 2026 | Activate full rewards system; Curation bot live; Sportsbites feature; Marketing push |
| Growth | Years 1-3 | Scale curators to 10+; Add premium accounts & ads; Target 1,000+ active users |
| Maturity | Years 4+ | Games, NFTs, integrations; Revenue-driven buybacks at scale |
🏟️ Competitive Landscape
The sports blockchain space includes established players like Chiliz/Socios, which focuses on fan tokens for major sports clubs. SportsBlock takes a fundamentally different approach:
| Feature | Chiliz/Socios | SportsBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Club fan tokens | Content creator rewards |
| How to Earn | Buy tokens, hold, vote in polls | Create content, get upvoted, stake |
| Transaction Fees | Gas fees on Chiliz Chain | Zero fees on Hive |
| Barrier to Entry | Purchase required | Free to join and earn |
| Governance | Corporate partnerships | Community-driven curation |
| Content | Club-controlled | User-generated, fan-owned |
SportsBlock targets grassroots sports fans who want to actively participate and earn through engagement, not just hold tokens. Our zero-fee Hive infrastructure and content-first approach creates opportunities for fans worldwide, regardless of their financial starting point.
👥 The Team
SportsBlock is founded by long-term Hive blockchain community members with extensive experience in the ecosystem:
- @blanchy — Co-Founder
- @niallon11 — Co-Founder
Both founders are established Hive users with proven track records in the community. Their profiles and contribution history can be verified on-chain via PeakD, Hive.blog, or any Hive block explorer.
⚠️ Risks and Disclaimers
- Market Volatility: Hive/MEDALS prices fluctuate; no guarantees on value.
- Adoption Risk: Success depends on community growth; low engagement could limit rewards.
- Technical Risks: Bot exploits or Hive forks (mitigated via audits and open-source practices).
- Regulatory: Token sales may face scrutiny; consult local laws.
- No Investment Advice: This is not financial advice; participate at your own risk.
MEDALS is a utility token for community participation. This is a beta tokenomics model and is subject to change. All details will be revised on a yearly basis and changes communicated to the community.
🚀 Get Involved Today
SportsBlock is live and growing. Here's how to join:
- Visit the site: sportsblock.app
- Buy MEDALS: Available now on Tribaldex at 0.04 HIVE per MEDAL
- Stake MEDALS: Earn 10% APR, paid weekly
- Start posting: Share your sports takes and earn rewards
- Join the community: Connect with fellow sports fans
Connect With Us
- 🌐 Website: sportsblock.app
- 🐦 X (Twitter): @sportsblockinfo
- 💬 Discord: Join our Discord
- ⛓️ Hive Community: hive-115814
- 🏅 MEDALS on Hive-Engine or Tribaldex: Trade on Tribaldex
SportsBlock is community-driven. Your sports knowledge has value — it's time to earn from it.
For updates, follow @sportsblockinfo on X or visit sportsblock.app.
Posted by @sportsblock
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