Sorare just released a survey outlining several potential solutions to the DNP problem — players who don’t play due to injury, rotation, or late scratches.On the surface, some of these ideas look reasonable. But only one of them even begins to address the real issue with DNPs.The real problem isn’t fairness.It isn’t optimization.It isn’t even results.The real problem is engagement.Once a lineup has a DNP, most managers mentally check out. There’s no suspense. No sweat. No reason to watch matches or follow scores because the outcome feels predetermined.In this stream, I’ll break down:• Why most DNP solutions miss the core issue entirely• Why “competitive integrity” alone doesn’t fix disengagement• How DNPs actively remove the fun from the experienceDo you have any solutions? Leave a comment below to discuss them further!🤝 Support Laird's content by joining the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare looks very different today than it did in the early days, and that raises an interesting question: could the original version of Sorare have actually survived?In today’s SorareAndrews, we go back to the OG Sorare era and break down what worked, what didn’t, and why change may have been inevitable. We’ll talk about supply, incentives, user growth, sustainability, and whether the original model could have scaled long-term without major structural changes.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

If you had money to deploy on SDF, where would you put it: football or America football?On today’s SDF with Laird, I’m joined by Palmer to break down the top plays across both sports, comparing upside, volatility, and payout potentials. Rather than just listing picks, we frame this as a capital allocation problem:• Where is the best value right now?• Which sport offers more asymmetric upside?• How contest structure, player pricing, and field behavior change the calculusIf you’re deciding where to focus your bankroll, or just want to understand how we think about risk vs. reward across sports, this episode is for you.Not financial advice. Entertainment and analysis purposes only.

In today’s SDF with Laird, I explain why SDF is different, and not just in one way. We’ll break it down across three angles: • Why SDF is different in crypto: real ideas, real incentives, real revenue• Why SDF is different in web3: actual transparency, strong focus on actual gameplay and user experience • Why SDF is different in fantasy sports: ownership without lineups, less DNP stress, and a system built around enjoyment If you’ve bounced off crypto projects, web3 games, or traditional fantasy sports before, this episode explains why SDF might finally feel right.

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The second half of the Sorare season is nothing like the first, and that’s going to change how everyone plays.In today’s Sorare with Laird, I’m joined by Harry Trades to break down why the dynamics of the game shift so dramatically after the midpoint of the season, especially in Rare and Super Rare competitions.We’ll discuss:• Why there are fewer cards available on the market as the season goes on• How XP gains and collection bonuses make existing cards significantly more powerful• Why lineup strength starts to matter more than raw spending• How this impacts buying, selling, and roster construction in the second half• What managers should be doing now to prepare for what’s comingIf your early season strategy relied on easy upgrades and plentiful supply, the back half of the season can be a wake-up call. This stream is about understanding that shift and adapting before you fall behind.Join Harry's YouTube Community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membershipBecome a Laird Social Club Member: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

At what point does the current scarcity system stop working?On today’s Sorare with Laird, I break down when Sorare may be forced to introduce a new card scarcity—and why that moment might be closer than many people think. We’ll talk through supply growth, user expansion, lineup congestion, threshold pressure, and how each existing scarcity tier functions as the ecosystem scales.This isn’t about predicting an announcement—it’s about understanding the structural signals that would make a new scarcity inevitable, and what that could mean for collectors, competitors, and long-term strategy.👍 Don't forget to like and subscribe!🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

In this episode of SorareAndrews, we ask an uncomfortable question: are we fake collectors?Sorare is built on NFTs, ownership, and collecting, but most of the time, our decisions are driven by incentives, bonuses, competitions, and short-term utility. Collection rewards, thresholds, XP boosts, and promo mechanics often matter more than whether a card is actually collectible in any meaningful way.We’ll talk about:• Why “collecting” on Sorare often means optimizing incentives• How rewards and mechanics shape behavior more than passion• Whether Sorare NFTs are treated as collectibles or just tools• The disconnect between NFT ownership and emotional attachment• What real collecting could look like in the Sorare ecosystemThis isn’t about blaming players, it’s about examining how the game nudges us to behave, and whether that lines up with the idea of NFTs as true collectibles.Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare has started rolling out its Winter updates, and while it’s only the first step, it already raises bigger questions about what comes next.In today’s Sorare with Laird, I’m joined by Harry Trades to talk through what we actually want to see in Sorare 27: from gameplay depth and progression systems to rewards, competition structure, and long-term engagement.This isn’t a reaction stream just to complain or praise. It’s a forward-looking discussion about where Sorare should be heading next, what’s missing right now, and which changes would meaningfully improve the experience for committed managers.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Join Harry's YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membership🤝 Become a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird