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These initiatives will enrich the esports ecosystem while adding new value to BLAST\u2019s CS2 and Dota 2 competitions and its streaming platform, BLAST.tv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in December 2024 with the upcoming BLAST Dota Slam, all esports data and live streaming feeds from BLAST tournaments in <em>CS2<\/em> and <em>Dota 2<\/em> will be exclusively available on the GRID Data Platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to product innovation and data distribution, GRID will provide BLAST with integrity solutions powered by advanced data technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new data solutions developed through this partnership will be available to all of BLAST\u2019s partners alongside GRID\u2019s data monetization services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charlie Hanley-NIckolls, Chief Procurement Officer at GRID commented: <em>\u201cBLAST and GRID share a strong belief that technology is the backbone of a connected, interactive, and well-monitored esport. 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