Arrow McLaren is running its collectibles on Hedera The IndyCar team released drop two of five, free to claim in HashPack, built on @hedera rather than Ethereum or a rollup. Minting through Hedera Token Service skips contract deployment and audit overhead entirely. Mints run a

What happened

Arrow McLaren, the IndyCar team, released the second of five collectible token drops, allowing users to claim the tokens for free via the HashPack wallet on the Hedera network instead of Ethereum.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

Using Hedera avoids Ethereum’s high fees and slow transaction times, so collectors can obtain tokens cheaply and instantly. This demonstrates how sports teams can adopt newer blockchains to improve fan engagement and reduce costs overall.

Analyst inference

Several sports and entertainment brands are experimenting with non‑Ethereum networks to cut transaction costs and speed up token distribution. Hedera’s token service, which does not require separate smart‑contract deployment, is attracting projects that want simpler, lower‑expense minting.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Watch whether additional IndyCar or other motorsport teams follow Arrow McLaren’s lead by issuing collectibles on Hedera, indicating broader acceptance of the platform. Analyst inference
2. Monitor Hedera Token Service’s transaction costs and speed compared with Ethereum, as lower fees could drive more creators to choose Hedera for minting NFTs. Analyst inference
3. Track the number of users claiming the free drop through HashPack, which signals fan interest and could influence future token distribution strategies for sports franchises. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• ETH — Ethereum

Evidence

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