Futureverse Acquires Candy Digital to Enhance AI-Powered Fan Experiences

Apr 17, 2025
Futureverse has announced its acquisition of Candy Digital, aiming to integrate AI and metaverse technology into Candy's digital assets, including partnerships with MLB and Netflix.
Futureverse Acquires Candy Digital to Enhance AI-Powered Fan Experiences

Futureverse has announced its acquisition of Candy Digital, a move aimed at integrating AI and metaverse technology into Candy's extensive portfolio of digital assets, which includes partnerships with major brands like Major League Baseball (MLB), Netflix, and DC Comics. This acquisition, announced in a press release, is set to enhance immersive experiences for brands and sports entertainment.

Futureverse plans to leverage its patented AI and metaverse technology to enhance Candy's high-profile intellectual property, which includes over 4 million digital collectibles and a customer base exceeding 1.5 million accounts. By integrating Candy's premium IP into The Root Network, Futureverse's layer 1 blockchain, the company aims to address brand concerns around AI, creative rights, and ownership.

The acquisition will allow Futureverse to create next-generation fan experiences, where digital ownership is real, and gameplay is interoperable. Candy Digital's existing partnerships with industry-leading investors, such as Galaxy Digital and Microsoft, will now be part of the Futureverse ecosystem, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the digital world.

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