Polygon and Courtyard Pokémon TCG Blockchain Collaboration

While blockchain can seem like a confusing or odd topic for those who aren’t directly involved in it, there’s been a recent collaboration between two major players in the trading card and blockchain industries that could potentially be quite exciting for Pokémon TCG fans. 

As a Pokémon card collector, it’s been interesting to see how companies are responding to the rise in digital trading and online card game services. Digital trading is great, but it does bring up risks in terms of buyer safety and scams. The recent collaboration between Polygon and Courtyard aims to put a stop to this- or to start slowing it down, at least.

If you’ve not heard of these companies before, Polygon is a blockchain firm that works with Ethereum for the most part and Courtyard is a company that specializes in NFTs and blockchain technology. The collaboration is called Courtyard.io and it could have a huge impact on the Pokémon trading card scene.

Here’s a quick summary of their collaboration and what it could mean for the Pokémon trading card scene – and the card scene as a whole – to get you up to speed.

This Project Could Make Digital Trading Safer

Courtyard.io is a marketplace to safely trade and store Pokémon cards with. Other types of cards are allowed, but Pokémon  is at the forefront. It uses blockchain technology to allow people to manage physical collectibles as NFTs, and it offers valuable authentication and vault services, too.

The safety aspect of the project is managed by a company called Brink’s, who is known globally for high-end security and vault management services. They handle the authentication, storage, and insurance, and have worked on past projects like Sneaks, a sneaker trading service. The Courtyard.io project takes a lot of risk out of the process of online trading and storage.

It makes the notion of trading Pokémon cards much more feasible for a wider market, too. Folk who’ve previously only traded cryptocurrency or NFTs can now get involved with the Pokémon TCG easily, with the ability to buy quickly and know that the physical assets are being managed by an experienced vault management team. 

Put simply, this collaboration removes a lot of risk and allows high value cards to be traded and managed like an NFT. It’s a truly intriguing move and will encourage new collectors who want high-value cards to start getting involved in the scene. 

You Can Purchase Cards With Cryptocurrency

Blockchain, NFTs, and cryptocurrency always seem to eventually get bought up in the same conversation, and this is no different.

While it is entirely possible to pay for cards via Courtyard.io using regular money and credit cards (referred to as fiat currencies by the platform), it’s also possible to pay and manage transactions entirely with cryptocurrency.

This is yet another way that Courtyard.io is sure to draw in collectors who wouldn’t usually look at Pokémon cards as an investment. People who may only usually opt for digital art or stocks could turn to trading cards and collectibles thanks to this option. 

Collectors Could Earn More With This Project

One of the most interesting things about this collaboration is that you can earn money simply by storing your cards and listing them with the site. There’s a 1% passive income scheme for collectors who use the platform.

As a collector, every time a collectible you have stored with the site is tokenized and sold, you earn 1% passive income that goes straight into your digital wallet. This means that if a digital version of one of your cards is sold, either through Courtyard.io or another compatible site like Open Sea, you get 1% of that sale. 

It’s Likely We’ll See More Moves Like This

As the trading card market keeps growing and expanding, it’s likely that we’ll see many more platforms and trading services that feel like the Courtyard.io platform. Trading cards are somewhat of a niche passion, but the industry itself is growing every year and more people than ever before are starting to see the value in cards.

While it can feel a little strange in some cases as a fan of Pokémon or other TCGs to see non-fans get involved purely for the sake of investing and earning, it’s important to look at how much the community could benefit from these types of services. 

Higher safety and security is always a good thing for digital trades, and the ability for fans to earn through the platform is just another bonus. If you have a high-value card in your collection and you find blockchain interesting, it could be worth checking out Courtyard.io today.