Esports outfit Crew Secret is finest identified for its actions in video games resembling Dota 2, Valorant and Rainbow Six Siege X however it’s additionally been testing the waters with numerous web3 gaming tasks through the years.
And it actually appears to love Animoca’s chess-based Anichess.
So following an preliminary partnership in 2024, Crew Secret has joined what’s now referred to as the Checkmate ecosystem. This new moniker follows the launch of Anichess’ CHESS token on the Base blockchain in November 2025.
The deal will see Crew Secret launching a NFT membership move and integrating the CHECK token throughout its numerous merchandise, together with paying for merchandise from its store, match entry charges, and prize swimming pools for choose neighborhood {and professional}‑stage occasions.
The move will give house owners entry to neighborhood tournaments, VIP ticket alternatives for world esports excursions, and personal Ask Me Something periods with Crew Secret gamers.
As for participation in Anichess itself, Crew Secret plans to host some high-profile tournaments for the sport, together with working with Checkmate launch ecosystem companion Chess.com.
“At Crew Secret, we’ve all the time been about striving for excellence and innovation. Becoming a member of Checkmate Ecosystem is a game-changer for digital engagement. By launching our Membership Move NFT and adopting the CHECK token, we’re shifting towards a future the place our followers have a direct stake in our ecosystem, from instant utility in merchandise to unprecedented entry to our gamers and world occasions,” commented Crew Secret CEO John Yao.
“Anichess and Crew Secret are usually not simply taking a look at a one-off marketing campaign, we’re constructing a long-term infrastructure for fan empowerment via membership NFTs and tokenized rewards that can redefine the esports expertise for years to return,” added Anichess’ Chevan Tin
Discover out extra about CHECK on the Checkmate Basis web site.
