Collector Crypt ($CARDS) is a rising project on Solana that brings the Real World Assets (RWA) model into Pokémon card trading. Within just a few days, its market capitalization increased from a few million to over 70 million.
1.Overview
1.1 What is Collector Crypt?
Collector Crypt is a Solana-based project that tokenizes real Pokémon trading cards graded by trusted organizations (PSA, Beckett, CGC, etc.).
Each NFT directly represents a graded Pokémon card with clear market value. This lets users both collect and unlock liquidity through blockchain technology. In short, Collector Crypt acts as a bridge between traditional collectibles and the Web3 economy.
1.2 Key Highlights
- RWA Gacha Model → combines the thrill of opening random packs with real-world assets.
- NFTs backed by real cards → each NFT is 1:1 linked to a graded Pokémon card, redeemable anytime.
- Flexible liquidity → NFTs can be resold on marketplaces or redeemed for physical cards.
- $CARDS Token → a newly launched utility token backed by trading cards, powering both the Gacha machine and the marketplace.
Collector Crypt has consistently topped revenue charts across all NFT platforms.
1.3 Model & Mechanism
Core Features:
- Gacha Machine → random NFT pack opening experience.
- RWA NFTs → each NFT = a graded Pokémon card (hold, trade, or redeem).
- Marketplace → secondary trading on Solana + integration with Magic Eden.
- Treasury → holds the physical Pokémon cards backing each NFT.
- $CARDS Token → utility + liquidity support for Gacha and Marketplace, backed by real cards.
How it works?:
- Buy NFT Packs using $SOL or $USDC via the Gacha Machine.
- Open Pack → NFT is revealed and linked to a specific graded Pokémon card.
- Choose Action →Hold the NFT & trade on marketplaces; Redeem the NFT for the physical card (shipped from storage).
- Liquidity & Revenue → secondary sales feed liquidity back to Treasury; trading fees generate platform revenue.
2. $CARDS Tokenomics
2.1 Token Generation Event (TGE)
- Announced in August 2025, Collector Crypt launched the $CARDS TGE via Metaplex Genesis. The presale occurred from August 27 to August 29, 2025, offering 100 million $CARDS (5% of total supply) with time-tiered bonuses to incentivize early participation.
- All net proceeds from the presale are allocated toward acquiring more RWA Pokémon cards to further grow the liquidity pool.
2.2 Tokenomics
- Total Supply: 2,000,000,000 $CARDS
- Current Circulating Supply: ~388M $CARDS
Allocation:
- Foundation: 36.76% → 735.20M
- Community: 20% → 400.00M
- Team: 19.5% → 390.00M
- Pre-seed: 8.2% → 164.00M
- Seed: 3.67% → 73.40M
- Genesis Launch Pool: 5% → 100.00M
- Advisors: 4.37% → 87.40M
- Onchain Liquidity: 2.5% → 50.00M
$CARDS is the utility token of Collector Crypt, backed by physical trading cards. It provides liquidity for Gacha, fuels marketplace transactions, and anchors the ecosystem’s value flow.
3. Team & Investors
3.1 Core Team
- Tuom Holmberg (CEO): Steering strategic vision, aiming to make Collector Crypt a premier collectibles tokenization platform.
- Dax Herrera (CTO): Architecting robust blockchain infrastructure, emphasizing security and scalability.
- Richard Shafer (Sr. Software Engineer): Building core product features and functionality.
- Joe Munns (Head of Business Development): Driving global partnerships and fostering ecosystem expansion.
3.2 Investors
- In February 2023, Collector Crypt completed a Seed round with support from major backers like GSR, Big Brain Holdings, FunFair Ventures, Genesis Block Ventures (GBV), Master Ventures, StarLaunch, and Telos Foundation. Funding amounts and valuation were not disclosed.
4.Exchange Listing
MEXC announced that $CARDS has been moved to the Innovation Zone as of Sept 3, 2025, 05:55 UTC.
Previously, it was listed in the Meme+ Zone, where it quickly gained traction thanks to its unique collectibles + RWA narrative.
5.Conclusion
Collector Crypt is a trailblazer in the RWA NFT space, combining blockchain innovation with physical collectibles. Its core value proposition—NFTs backed by real, graded Pokémon cards, tradable or redeemable via Gacha mechanics—is fueling fast growth and strong community engagement. With a robust utility token, strategic presale, and expanding marketplace footprint, the project is positioned to define a new standard for digital-physical collectibles on Solana.
Disclaimer: This content does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial, or accounting advice. MEXC shares information purely for educational purposes. Always DYOR, understand the risks, and invest responsibly.
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