Nike’s OF1 NFT Sale Surpasses $1M Despite Hurdles and Tech Issues

Nike’s eagerly anticipated entry into the non-fungible token (NFT) market with its sales of the .SWOOSH Web3 platform have surpassed $1 million, making it a successful business. The NFT sneaker collection attracted tremendous attention and made significant sales while experiencing repeated delays and technological difficulties that negatively affected the customer experience.

Delayed Launch and Limited “First Access”

Nike’s NFT sale, which was initially supposed to start on May 8 but was delayed many times before ultimately starting on May 15, happened. Select users alone were granted access to the first round, dubbed “First Access,” and these users were given airdropped “posters” that served as their early entry tickets. Nike issued 106,453 posters in all to its first customers .SWOOSH neighborhood residents, generating excitement.

General Access Sales and Purchase Data

After the “First Access” phase, the “General Access” sale started on May 24 with the intention of selling any NFTs that were still in the 106,453-piece inventory. The price of each NFT, which reflects the year the Air Force 1 footwear debuted, was $19.82 as of Thursday afternoon, with over 66,000 pairs having been sold. With the sale still going on until June 1, this corresponds to nearly $1.3 million in sales thus far.

Technical Challenges and Frustrations

Despite the encouraging sales figures, traffic congestion and technological difficulties made the NFT launch extremely difficult. Nike acknowledged the delays, which had an impact on the “First Access” sale user experience. Customers were frustrated by the website’s frequent crashes since they expected a more seamless experience from a business known for its limited-edition releases.

Continued Accessibility and Nike’s Reaction

Notably, OF1 NFT sales have progressed more slowly than expected. Although actual Nike sneaker releases sometimes sell out in a matter of minutes, more than one-third of the OF1 NFTs are still on the market. Due to technical difficulties, Nike delayed the “First Access” sale, while the “General Access” sale experienced additional processing delays. Some users claimed they were charged for NFTs but never received them, which prompted .SWOOSH to fix the unexpected issue that complicated the minting procedure.