耐克因关闭RTFKT而面临500万美元的诉讼，据称导致NFT损失

该平台的用户声称，当关机如此迅速地发生时，他们失去了大量的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.

令人惊讶的是，一组RTFKT（来自Kings的实时）平台用户对Nike提起了500万美元的诉讼，以关闭NFT项目。

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.

根据4月25日在纽约东部地区法院提起的诉讼，原告声称，由于快速关闭，他们遭受了重大的NFT损失。

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.

原告声称，耐克对RTFKT项目表示兴趣，并以与公司品牌相关的承诺和持续的成功出售了NFTS。但是，他们声称耐克放弃了该项目，导致令牌失去了所有价值，并导致原告造成了巨大的NFT损失。

What Happened?

发生了什么？

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

2021年，运动服巨头耐克（Nike）收购了RTFKT Studios，这是一个以其元式运动鞋NFT和其他数字资产而闻名的平台。

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

这些NFT是由耐克（Nike）宣传并将其出售给公众的，后者承诺将带来长期的福利和奖励。

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.

原告的主张始于RTFKT令牌，在初次出售时，该代币的售价为3.5 ETH（约8,000美元）。

Image Credit: RTFKT

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

诉讼提到，尽管价格很高，但据报道，对代币的需求很高。

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，耐克决定关闭RTFKT，这一行动最终导致原告造成了财务损失。

Why The Lawsuit?

为什么要诉讼？

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.

原告尚未在诉讼中命名的原告声称被告出售了违反州和联邦法律的未注册证券。

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

他们还声称，被告从事非法贸易惯例，并违反了明确的并暗示担保。

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

他们正在寻求500万美元的损害赔偿，以违反消费者法和不公正的丰富。

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

该案不要求法院裁定NFT是否在法律上被视为证券，这是SEC仍在努力的话题。

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，重点是耐克如何销售和管理该项目，以确定它是否符合出售未注册证券的法律定义。

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

这项诉讼是在投资者与重大NFT损失作斗争的时候。

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

今年早些时候，主要的Web3投资公司Animoca Brands也报告了惊人的损失，强调了新生行业的普遍风险。

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

随着这种情况的进行，查看法院如何使公司在Web3领域的行动负责，这将很有趣。