The world of Real-World Assets (RWA) on Solana is heating up, and the latest addition is something that combines nostalgia, blockchain, and big markets. Collector Crypt, the team behind Solana’s Pokémon card gacha game, is officially launching $CARDS, the first-ever collectibles RWA token backed by an on-chain pool of Pokémon cards worth millions.
What is $CARDS?
$CARDS is the native token of Collector Crypt, designed to connect real-world Pokémon trading cards with blockchain liquidity. 100% of the net funds raised during the Token Generation Event (TGE) will be used to purchase and back Pokémon cards, creating an ecosystem where collectors and crypto users interact in new ways.
Collector Crypt’s Journey So Far
- Launched in November 2024 as the first on-chain Solana Pokémon gacha game.
- Processed around $70 million in digital repacks volume.
- Developed a proprietary eBay sniper tool, placing $10M+ in last-second bids and saving the community over $500K.
- Tokenized tens of thousands of trading cards, generating over $10M GMV on its marketplace.
This success laid the foundation for $CARDS to become the world’s first collectibles-focused RWA token on Solana.
$CARDS Token Generation Event (TGE) Details
The presale will take place on Metaplex Genesis, making Collector Crypt the first-ever project to use Metaplex’s new liquidity pool launch mechanism.
- Presale start: August 27, 2025 – 16:00 UTC
- Pool closes: August 29, 2025 – 16:00 UTC
- Supply available: 5% of total (100M $CARDS)
- Launch pool is geofenced: Users must check terms & conditions before joining.
Bonus & Withdrawal Rules
- 0–24h: +25% bonus tokens for early participants.
- 24–36h: Bonus linearly decreases from 25% to 0%.
- 36–48h: Withdrawals incur a rising fee (0% → 25%).
Why Pokémon RWA Matters
Trading cards have always been valuable collectibles, but the combination of blockchain and Pokémon cards makes this token unique. Instead of speculative promises, $CARDS is backed by real-world assets with global demand. Pokémon cards remain one of the strongest collectible markets worldwide, with auctions often crossing six or seven figures.
What This Means for Solana and Nigeria
For Nigerian crypto enthusiasts, $CARDS represents more than just another token launch:
- Accessible RWA investing: With Solana’s low fees, Nigerians can now tap into the multi-billion dollar collectibles market without needing to buy physical Pokémon cards.
- Liquidity opportunities: $CARDS may become a bridge for DeFi and RWA trading in local markets.
- Education & adoption: Nigeria is already one of the fastest-growing crypto hubs in Africa, and projects like this highlight Solana’s use cases beyond meme coins.
How to Participate
Nigerian users interested in $CARDS can join the presale through Metaplex Genesis. However, geofencing rules apply, so it’s important to check if participation is permitted before proceeding.
FAQs
- What is $CARDS? $CARDS is a Solana-based token backed by Pokémon card collectibles, launched by Collector Crypt.
- When is the presale? The presale runs from August 27, 2025, 16:00 UTC to August 29, 2025, 16:00 UTC.
- How are funds used? 100% of the net funds raised go towards purchasing Pokémon cards that back the token.
- Can Nigerians join? Yes, but users must review the official terms & conditions due to geofencing restrictions.
- Why Pokémon cards? They are one of the most valuable and liquid collectibles worldwide, making them an ideal RWA base.
Final Thoughts
$CARDS marks a new milestone for Solana and the broader RWA movement. By tying token value to physical assets with global demand, Collector Crypt is showing how collectibles can become liquid, accessible, and on-chain. For Nigeria’s fast-growing crypto community, this is another example of how Solana is bridging Web3 with the real world.
For more Solana news, check out our coverage of Bags’ $SOLb liquid staking launch in Nigeria.
