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Ticketmaster Acquires Blockchain Startup, Plans to Sell Smart Tickets to Counter Fraud

by Daily Hodl Staff
October 19, 2018
in Blockchain

Ticketmaster, the world’s largestĀ online ticketing marketplace, is the latest company to jump on the blockchain revolution. According to a new press release, the company has acquired Upgraded, a blockchain-based live events firm.

Upgraded turns traditional tickets into digital assets that are entered on the blockchain, protecting fans against fraud and giving creators more control and visibility over distribution.

By managing the ticketing supply chain, Ticketmaster can also stop on ticket resellers who buy in bulk and then jack up prices.

Ticketmaster was itself accused of participating in reselling, a practice blockchain technology will expose through a transparent ledger.

According to a report by CBCĀ about Bruce Springsteen tickets,

ā€œIn 2009, two Canadian law firms launched a class action lawsuit against Ticketmaster for allegedly ā€˜conspiring’ to divert fans to its own resale site, TicketsNow. Springsteen said he and the band were ā€˜furious’ that tickets had been marked up by hundreds of dollars on TicketsNow. Ticketmaster didn’t admit liability but settled the suit for $36 per ticket.ā€Ā 

Upgraded founder and CEO, Sandy Khaund, says the acquisition by Ticketmaster was partially made with an eye on scaling his company’s technology.

ā€œTicketmaster is the unquestioned leader in live event ticketing and is the perfect platform for us to bring the unique promise of blockchain to millions of fans. Upgraded leverages blockchain to maximize trust for ticket holders, give control and flexibility to content owners, and data to teams and performers.ā€

Justin Burleigh, CPO of Ticketmaster, North America, explains the company’s motivation behind the acquisition.

ā€œTicketmaster is constantly exploring emerging technologies, and there aren’t many that have the unique possibilities of blockchain. We’re excited to have Upgraded join the team as we continue to focus on providing the world’s leading identity-based ticketing platform to fans, artists, and our clients.ā€

Last year, the company sold nearly 500 million tickets, earning $2.1 billion in revenue.

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