耐克因關閉RTFKT而面臨500萬美元的訴訟，據稱導致NFT損失

該平台的用戶聲稱，當關機如此迅速地發生時，他們失去了大量的NFT。

In a surprising move, a group of RTFKT (Real-Time From Kings, Together) platform users has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Nike for shutting down the NFT project.

令人驚訝的是，一組RTFKT（來自Kings的實時）平台用戶已針對Nike提起了500萬美元的訴訟，以關閉NFT項目。

According to the lawsuit filed on April 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the plaintiffs claim they suffered significant NFT losses as a result of the quick shutdown.

根據4月25日在紐約東部地區法院提起的訴訟，原告聲稱，由於快速關閉，他們遭受了重大的NFT損失。

The plaintiffs allege that Nike expressed interest in the RTFKT project and sold the NFTs with promises linked to the company’s brand and continuing success. However, they allege that Nike abandoned the project, causing the tokens to lose all value and resulting in substantial NFT losses for the plaintiffs.

原告聲稱，耐克對RTFKT項目表示興趣，並以與公司品牌相關的承諾和持續的成功出售了NFTS。但是，他們聲稱耐克放棄了該項目，導致令牌失去了所有價值，並導致原告造成了巨大的NFT損失。

What Happened?

發生了什麼？

In 2021, sportswear giant Nike acquired RTFKT Studios, a platform known for its metaverse sneakers NFTs and other digital assets.

2021年，運動服巨頭耐克（Nike）收購了RTFKT Studios，這是一個以其元式運動鞋NFT和其他數字資產而聞名的平台。

These NFTs were advertised and sold to the public by Nike, who promised long-term benefits and rewards.

這些NFT是由耐克（Nike）宣傳並將其出售給公眾的，後者承諾將帶來長期的福利和獎勵。

The plaintiffs' claims began with the RTFKT tokens, which were sold for 3.5 ETH (about $8,000) each at the time of the initial sale.

原告的主張始於RTFKT令牌，在初次出售時，該代幣的售價為3.5 ETH（約8,000美元）。

Image Credit: RTFKT

圖片來源：RTFKT

The lawsuit mentions that despite the high price, there was reportedly high demand for the tokens.

訴訟提到，儘管價格很高，但據報導，對代幣的需求很高。

However, in January 2025, Nike decided to shut down RTFKT, an action that ultimately led to the plaintiffs incurring financial losses.

但是，在2025年1月，耐克決定關閉RTFKT，這一行動最終導致原告造成了財務損失。

Why The Lawsuit?

為什麼要訴訟？

The plaintiffs, who are yet to be named in the lawsuit, claim that the defendants sold unregistered securities in violation of state and federal law.

原告尚未在訴訟中命名的原告聲稱被告出售了違反州和聯邦法律的未註冊證券。

They also claim that the defendants engaged in unlawful trade practices and breached express and implied warranties.

他們還聲稱，被告從事非法貿易慣例，並違反了明確的並暗示擔保。

They are seeking $5 million in damages for violation of consumer law and unjust enrichment.

他們正在尋求500萬美元的損害賠償，以違反消費者法和不公正的豐富。

The case does not require the court to decide whether NFTs are legally considered securities—a topic the SEC is still grappling with.

該案不要求法院裁定NFT是否在法律上被視為證券，這是SEC仍在努力的話題。

Instead, the focus is on how Nike marketed and managed the project to determine if it meets the legal definition of selling unregistered securities.

相反，重點是耐克如何銷售和管理該項目，以確定它是否符合出售未註冊證券的法律定義。

This lawsuit comes at a time when investors are battling significant NFT losses.

這項訴訟是在投資者與重大NFT損失作鬥爭的時候。

Earlier this year, Animoca Brands, a major Web3 investment firm, also reported staggering losses, highlighting the prevalent risks in the nascent industry.

今年早些時候，主要的Web3投資公司Animoca Brands也報告了驚人的損失，強調了新生行業的普遍風險。

As this case progresses, it will be interesting to see how the court holds companies accountable for their actions in the Web3 space.

隨著這種情況的進行，查看法院如何使公司在Web3領域的行動負責，這將很有趣。