Dapper Labs halts NFL All Day NFT issuance; details on the next-generation product to be announced

Dapper Labs announced via the NFL All Day official website on May 13 that it will stop publishing new football NFT collectible items (Moments) on its licensed platform, and it also confirmed that it has signed a new licensing agreement with the NFL. Existing NFTs remain the property of collectors, and the NFL All Day Marketplace continues to operate normally.

Two Confirmations Promised in the Official NFL All Day Announcement

According to the official announcement on the NFL All Day website dated May 13, 2026, the two confirmed specific commitments are:

Commitment One: The 5% cashback program From the date of the announcement until before the start of the NFL season on September 9, 2026, buyers who purchase eligible items on the NFL All Day Marketplace will receive 5% cashback in the form of Dapper Balance, provided that the buyer holds the purchased Moment for 12 months.

Commitment Two: Founding Collector Permanent Title On the day of the announcement, all users who hold NFL All Day accounts will be permanently granted the “Founding Collector” title, displayed on their NFL All Day and Dapper personal homepages.

The official announcement also confirmed: “Your existing Moments are still fully authenticated digital assets that can be traded on the NFL All Day Marketplace, and the platform will continue to operate normally. Your collection still belongs to you.”

Market Reaction After the Announcement: CryptoSlam Confirms Data

According to CryptoSlam data:

Before the announcement: daily trading volume rarely exceeded $10k

Wednesday (announcement day, published at around 9:00 PM ET): trading volume approached $32k

Thursday (as of the time of reporting): trading volume has already exceeded $53k

Number of independent sellers: from fewer than 100 people last week, increasing to more than 400 people on Thursday

Collectors Criticize the Timing of the Announcement

Some collectors pointed out that the announcement was released at around 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, while outstanding bids on the platform were still valid, causing some buyers to complete transactions before learning about the announcement. Collector RJAnderson85 said on X: “Why are people still bidding after the announcement? I spent $400 to $500 buying some worthless stuff.” Other users also confirmed that after the announcement, multiple outstanding bids were accepted and settled.

Confirmed Statement About the Next Generation of NFL Digital Collectibles

The official announcement from NFL All Day confirmed that the company is “working on developing the next generation of NFL digital collectibles,” and more details will be released “within the next few months.” Roham Gharegozlou said he will share more details about the new licensing agreement “as the season approaches.” Gharegozlou also added: “We still believe that digital products with cultural value will become one of the fastest-growing asset classes over the next ten years, but to build this category the right way, it needs to move forward in a way that protects the economics of ownership.”

Frequently Asked Questions

After stopping issuance, can existing NFL All Day collectibles still be traded in the market?

According to the official announcement, existing Moments “are still fully authenticated digital assets that can be traded on the NFL All Day Marketplace, and the platform continues to operate normally.” Stopping issuance only means no new initial releases will be launched, and it does not affect secondary-market trading of existing NFTs.

What are the validity period and conditions of the 5% cashback program?

According to the official announcement, the cashback program applies from the date of the announcement until before the start of the NFL season on September 9, 2026. The condition is that buyers must hold the purchased Moment for 12 months before they can receive the 5% Dapper Balance cashback.

When will the next generation of NFL digital collectibles be released?

According to Dapper Labs’ official statement, more details will be released “within the next few months.” Gharegozlou also said he will share more specifics about the new NFL licensing agreement “as the season approaches.” Currently, the company has not disclosed an exact release date.