NBA guard Spencer Dinwiddie was recovering from a torn ACL in the midst of a pandemic. Outside of his rehab, he had nothing but time on his hands.
If you follow Dinwiddie on social media, you’ve seen him tweet his insights about cryptocurrency, investments, blockchain, NFTs and more. The 28-year-old, who played for the Brooklyn Nets between 2016 and 2021, is applying that knowledge into one place as the chairman and co-founder of Calaxy.
Calaxy, a social media app he is launching for creators that is currently in beta testing, is designed to use the blockchain to reimagine the way people use social media. He aims to empower more meaningful and fulfilling fan experiences by giving creators a toolkit to interact with their fans in one place — while also rewarding fans for their engagement.
The company has already raised $7.5 million in funding, including notable investments from the likes of NFL star Ezekiel Elliott and The Bachelor‘s Matt James. Some of the other big names attached include entertainment superstar Teyana Taylor and NBA champion Iman Shumpert.
Dinwiddie, who will reportedly join the Washington Wizards on a multi-year deal, told For The Win that he will also continue promoting Calaxy on his Instagram and that you can request a beta key on their website before their launch in the App Store — which will likely come around Q3.
Please note this interview was minorly edited in its transcript for clarity.