MotoGP Meets Web3 With Bitget's Smarter Speed Challenge
This initiative is an extension of Bitget's broader MotoGP collaboration, with the exchange serving as the Regional Partner for four major Grand Prix events in Italy, Germany, Spain, and Indonesia. At the heart of the partnership is the 'Make It Count' campaign, fronted by three-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo, reinforcing the shared ethos of split-second precision and strategic performance.
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