Socios.com is launching two new national team Fan Tokens™, with the South African Football Association ($SAFA) and the Scottish FA ($SFA) set to become available during the Locker Room: Internationals launch campaign.
The South African Football Association and the Scottish FA are giving supporters a new way to connect with their national teams through official Fan Tokens™ on Socios.com.
For fans, this means more than following the action from the stands, the sofa or social media. It means access to exclusive benefits, fan rewards, voting opportunities, special content and digital fan experiences built around the national team they support.
What are the new national team Fan Tokens™ launching on Socios.com?
Three national football federations are launching Fan Tokens™ on Socios.com: the South African Football Association ($SAFA) and the Scottish FA ($SFA)
These are official digital tokens that give supporters direct access to exclusive experiences, rewards and content tied to their national team, available for the first time through Socios.com.
What is a Fan Token™ and what can fans do with one?
A Fan Token™ is a digital sports asset, meaning a token fans can hold in the Socios.com app, that unlocks exclusive team benefits.
Fan Token™ holders can vote in official polls, access exclusive content, earn matchday rewards and take part in fan experiences not available anywhere else, such as flying with your favourite team to Champions League matches, having dinner with the players, and much more.
Fans also have the option of trading their tokens on the open market, where their price may be dictated by factors like team form, big signings, managerial changes, boardroom drama, and much more.
Why are national football federations launching Fan Tokens™ now?
National team Fan Tokens™ represent the next step in digital fan engagement. By launching on Socios.com, federations such as SAFA and the Scottish FA can give supporters direct access to their national team, connecting fans across borders through one shared supporter token that has real utility and value.
What do these Fan Token™ launches mean for their nations’ football fans?
It means supporters now have a direct digital connection to their national team that goes beyond watching matches. Holding a Fan Token™ gives fans access to exclusive polls, special content drops, matchday activations and a growing range of benefits created specifically for token holders. Holders can also buy and sell their tokens on the open market like any other digital asset.
How can fans access the new Fan Tokens™?
Fans will be able to access the new national team Fan Tokens™ through Locker Room on the Socios.com app. Locker Room is the in-app mechanism that allows supporters to subscribe to new Fan Tokens™ during the launch period.
What is the Locker Room and how does it work for the Fan Token™ launch?
Locker Room is the mechanism through which fans access new Fan Tokens™ during the launch period on Socios.com. During the subscription window, fans can reserve their allocation of $SAFA or $SFA tokens through the dedicated Locker Room section in the app. After the subscription period closes, confirmed participants claim their tokens during the claim window.
How can fans subscribe to the new national team Fan Tokens™?
Fans can subscribe to $SAFA and $SFA during the subscription window, which runs from 21 to 28 May, through the Locker Room section of the Socios.com app. The process is guided and in-app, with no external wallets or technical setup required. The entire process is designed to be simple enough for sports fans who don’t have any special crypto knowledge.
When can fans claim their new Fan Tokens™?
The claim period for $SAFA and $SFA runs from 1 to 9 June. Fans who subscribed during the Locker Room window will receive a notification to claim their tokens. Once claimed, tokens are immediately available in the Socios.com wallet and accessible on the in-app marketplace.
What happens to Fan Tokens™ after the claim period?
After the claim period, Fan Tokens™ become fully tradeable on the Socios.com marketplace and on compatible external exchanges. Holders can buy, sell or hold their tokens, while continuing to access the utility, rewards and experiences tied to each national team’s Fan Token™ program.
What is the $SAFA Fan Token™?
$SAFA is the official Fan Token™ of the South African Football Association, launching on Socios.com at $0.50 per token. With a Locker Room supply of 500,000 tokens and a total supply of 20 million, $SAFA gives South African football supporters direct digital access to their national team through the Socios.com ecosystem.
What is the $SFA Fan Token™?
$SFA is the official Fan Token™ of the Scottish FA, launching on Socios.com at $1.00 per token. With a Locker Room supply of 500,000 tokens and a total supply of 20 million, $SFA connects Scotland’s global supporter base to the national team through exclusive digital benefits and experiences on Socios.com.
How do I get started on Socios.com to access the new Fan Tokens™?
Download the Socios.com app, create an account and complete the onboarding flow. Once your account is set up, go to the Locker Room section to subscribe to the national team Fan Token™ of your choice during the subscription window. Socios.com is designed for fans, not crypto experts.
Do I need cryptocurrency experience to buy a Fan Token™ on Socios.com?
No. Socios.com is designed for sports fans, not crypto specialists. The app guides users through the full process, from account creation to token subscription and claim. You do not need an external wallet, prior blockchain knowledge or any cryptocurrency holdings outside what you purchase directly through the app.
A New Way to Support Your National Team
National team support has always been about identity, pride and belonging. With $SAFA and $SFA, Socios.com is giving fans a new digital way to be part of that story.
Whether supporters want to vote in official polls, unlock exclusive content, access rewards or take part in future national team experiences, Fan Tokens™ give them a direct route into their team’s digital fan community.
The $SAFA and $SFA Fan Token™ launch will be available through Locker Room on Socios.com from 21 to 28 May, with the claim period running from 1 to 9 June.
Staking, Reward Points, Token Hunt, Auctions, Fan Polls and Surveys are not regulated under MiCA.
Fan Tokens™ are a form of digital asset intended for fan engagement purposes, not for investment. Please note that (a) the value of Fan Tokens™ is variable and can go down as well as up; (b) Fan Tokens™ are unregulated in most countries; and (c) CGT (or similar taxes) may be payable on any profits made on the sale of Fan Tokens™. You should carefully consider buying or selling Fan Tokens™ as it entails risks and could result in a complete loss of funds. Fan Tokens™ are not suitable for those under-17. For more information visit the White Papers published as follows: $SAFA White Paper: https://www.socios.com/legal-hub/tokens/whitepapers/safa-whitepaper/en/ – $SFA White Paper: https://www.socios.com/legal-hub/tokens/whitepapers/sfa-whitepaper/en/
