Panenka FC Exceeds 100k Users: The Rise of Trust in Fantasy Football
In a fantasy sports industry clouded by opacity and doubt, Panenka FC is rewriting the rules. We sat down with Navneet Singhrol, Founder & CEO, to uncover how the platform is building trust where others fall short.
In a digital world where fantasy sport platforms often lack transparency, Panenka FC is emerging as a powerful force reshaping how fans engage with football. With over 100,000 users and a rapidly growing community, the platform is proving that trust, fairness, and great user experience can redefine the sports gaming space. Powered by Concordium’s compliance-first blockchain, Panenka FC is combining cutting-edge Web3 infrastructure with real fan passion.
We had a chat with Navneet Singhrol, Founder & CEO, to understand the vision behind the platform, the benefits of its Concordium partnership, and how they're building the future of fandom.
Q: For those hearing about Panenka FC for the first time, what is it, and what inspired you to build it?
Navneet: At Panenka FC, our focus is on building the most trusted fantasy gaming experience for sports fans around the world. Existing platforms function like black boxes with no transparency or clarity on how winners are decided. That didn’t sit right with us, so we changed it up by using Web3 technology to make fantasy gaming transparent, fair, and actually fun.
Q: What specific problem are you solving with blockchain?
Navneet: Many of today’s fantasy platforms are vulnerable to scams, rigging and manipulation. Users are forced to trust opaque systems with no proof or fairness. Panenka FC solves this by combining Web3 technologies such as smart contracts, oracles and zero-knowledge proofs to automate and verify at every stage of gameplay. With us, what you see is what you get. Everything is on-chain, verifiable and fair.
Q: You've just surpassed 100,000 users. What does that milestone mean to you?
Navneet: It’s a huge validation of our mission! Hitting 100k users proves that fans want a better, more transparent fantasy gaming experience. It shows that you can succeed in Web3 if you lead with user experience, not just hype. And this is just the beginning – we’re more motivated than ever to scale.
Q: How has building on Concordium helped you scale to this level?
Navneet: Concordium has been with us from day one, not just as a Layer-1, but also as a committed partner. From the earliest stages of inception, ideation, all the way to launching our first public MVP, Concordium played a pivotal role, providing technical support, and the tools and infrastructure we needed to move fast. Concordium’s low-fee, high-speed network made it easier to onboard users, while its compliance-design helped us think long-term.
Q: What makes Concordium’s identity and compliance layer a strategic advantage for Panenka FC?
Navneet: It gives us a powerful edge into regulation-sensitive markets. KYC-gated systems, bot resistance, and accountability built into our foundation means we can scale responsibly and stay ahead of future regulations. This also reassures partners–clubs, brands, players–that they’re engaging with a platform that respects both privacy and integrity.
Q: What lessons have you learned building a Web3 fantasy platform?
Navneet: The biggest lesson is this: don’t make it about Web3. Fans don’t care about gas fees or private keys. They care about great gameplay. We treat Web3 as the infrastructure layer, invisible but essential. When done right, the tech disappears, and what’s left is trust, fairness, and more importantly, fun.
Q: What’s the future of sports fandom and gaming, and how do you plan to lead in that evolution?
Navneet: The “FC” in Panenka FC stands for Fan Club, meaning we’re building a community, not just a game. From inception, we’ve involved our users in the product journey because we understood early on that recreating the emotional highs of fandom and fusing that with competitive, rewarding gameplay is what gets users excited. The future is interactive, immersive and community-owned. We’re building the bridge between traditional football fandom and next-gen tech so fans can experience the sport, not just consume it.
Q: What’s next for Panenka FC?
Navneet: We will be rolling out KYC-gated rooms, private leagues, and a token-driven economy that will reward participation and community engagement. All powered by Concordiums age verification and geofencing tools as well as its zero-knowledge proof identity framework. And that’s just scratching the surface of what’s possible when you combine Web3 infrastructure with true fan passion.
As Panenka FC celebrates a major milestone and sets its sights on global expansion, it’s clear this isn’t just another fantasy sports app. It's a fan-first movement built on trusted Concordium technology, and a true love for the game.
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