🚨 Breaking news:
@PaniniAmerica CFO Robert/Bob Hull just announced that #PaniniBlockchain bridge to ethereum chain of @ethereumfndn@VitalikButerin will be live end of this month.
Native ethereum NFT collectors will soon see #PaniniBC cards on @opensea.
A long waited and much deserved seminal landmark moment in hobby and blockchain history.
You and me are part of it.
There is also a juicy roadmap where many wishlists by community are in scoping stage.
[BC 174/1959]
I totally get where you are coming from, but I am still in the NFT camp. When I hear digital collectable or digital card it makes me think it has no utility or value. I believe Topps has digital cards that aren’t NFTs and Pokemon has pocket digital cards, which are awesome, but not NFTs. That tells me these can’t REALLY be collected. @SingaporeTexan was interviewed on your YouTube channel and he likened NFTs to the .com era and that resonated with me. After that initial pump in early 2000’s starting a .com was looked upon a lot like NFTs are now. But once that negative sentiment hit the floor and a just a few winners started to emerge like Amazon then it made way for 2 decades of dominance. I want to say I see the same thing happening for NFTs.
Ya I get visceral reactions, but like @TopShotHotShot1 pointed out if you engage they really don’t know what the panini blockchain is and why they hate it. But what they don’t realize is now that they commented on my video they will keep getting fed them from the algorithm, so maybe they’ll find it interesting at some point down the road.
I think it was Brad Gerstner that said, if you want to know what will be big in 10 years then look at what nerds are doing right now in their free time... As to not offend anyone I'll speak for myself on that one haha. I have nothing against physical cards, but they do seem to have all the cool kids right now.
And I would add in addition too if you want to know what will still be collectable in 30 years look at what kids are collecting now.
There are still hurdles with digital collectibles. In some places, age restrictions and the need for parental guidance can make NFTs less accessible for younger collectors. But as technology evolves — and as digital wallets from major tech platforms become more seamless like Google and Apple — I believe collecting digitally will feel just as natural as collecting physical cards, for both kids and adults.
Long story short... we are still very early and that's pretty cool. There are not many times in life you can catch a ride on the next big wave and take it all the way to shore. Enjoy it.
Something I think "traditional" collectors completely miss with digital is what is actually considered collectible by each generation.
I've almost exclusively seen "digital" used to describe platforms like Panini Blockchain, NBA Top Shot and other NFT projects.
I don't think that comes even close to capturing what is being "collected" by younger generations and mostly limits the scope to a digital asset of something we typically associate with something physical (art, cards).
Why has the community completely ignored categories like collectible cosmetics in video games?
Ignoring these types of collectibles — and they are absolutely viewed as such by their owners — dismisses markets that have proven to be worth billions.
Franchises such as Counter-Strike, Fortnite, Call of Duty, League of Legends and many, many more have become so profitable because of how robust the digital collectible market is for their cosmetics and even items that provide in-game utility.
If we limit the scope to items like trading cards, yes, younger collectors are more than likely going to have largely physical collections.
But if we ask the youngest generations about -all- of their collectibles, I think you'll find much more value tied up into Roblox and Minecraft accounts than you might have guessed.
The younger generation is collecting a -massive- amount of digital assets, they just don't look like what many "traditional" collectors expected.
👀 Why I think the future of Panini blockchain cards is very promising 👇
1️⃣ True digital ownership
Panini’s blockchain platform lets collectors actually own their cards on-chain, not just inside a closed app. That’s a huge shift from traditional digital collectibles.
2️⃣ Built by an established brand
Unlike many NFT projects, Panini already has decades of credibility in the trading card world. That legacy gives the ecosystem real staying power.
3️⃣ Global sports licenses
With licenses tied to leagues like the NBA and major soccer organizations, Panini has access to some of the most collectible athletes in the world.
4️⃣ Bridge between physical & digital collecting
Panini is in a unique position to connect physical card collectors with blockchain technology, which could bring millions of traditional collectors into Web3.
5️⃣ Still early
Many collectors haven’t even discovered blockchain cards yet. As awareness grows, early sets could become extremely desirable.
For collectors and investors alike, this space is just getting started. 📈
DYOR as always.
#Panini #SportsCards #NFT #BlockchainCards @spinotron@MelitoMichael1@PaniniNFTs@PaniniAmerica@paninitracker@cardblocknft #sleeptoken
@Jokee_web3 @SingaporeTexan For this particular drop probably the Mahomes Super Bowl vertical green kaboom 1/1. That is still in a pack and currently has a $27,000 bounty/offer on it.
Another massive add to his already incredible collection @SingaporeTexan with this 1/3 Purple Kaboom purchase. But the question for everyone not collecting on the Panini Blockchain is...