The AceTCG team is set to launch a collection of 192 unique “Alpha Cards” NFTs, drawing inspiration from the quirky history and culture of cryptocurrencies. These digital collectible cards are based on the open-source AceTCG trading card game and will be released in eight drops over four weeks, with minting occurring every Monday and Thursday. The initial mint, which debuted on the Base network, has already seen around 2,148 mints by Friday. The physical version of AceTCG features gameplay similar to “Magic: The Gathering,” using crypto-themed cards that highlight notable moments and memes from the crypto world. Cards like “dog wif hat” and “SEC Auditron,” as well as spells like “Centralized Sequencer,” reflect the humorous and technical jargon familiar to industry enthusiasts.
Colton Orr, the founder of AceTCG and a former creative director at Gitcoin, emphasizes that the open-source nature of the game is essential to the project’s philosophy, allowing other developers to build upon its framework. Initially funded by a Gitcoin grant in March 2023, Orr developed the game over two years while balancing work on a “treadmill desk” in his parents’ basement. The first edition of the Alpha Cards was printed and sold out at DevConnect Istanbul.
Key takeaways
- AceTCG launched 192 unique 'Alpha Cards' NFTs across eight drops over four weeks, minting each Monday and Thursday on the Base network, with around 2,148 mints by the Friday.
- The cards draw on crypto culture and history, with entries such as 'dog wif hat', 'SEC Auditron' and a spell called 'Centralized Sequencer'.
- Founder Colton Orr, previously creative director at Gitcoin, built the game over two years after an initial Gitcoin grant in March 2023; the first physical edition sold out at DevConnect Istanbul.
- Evrloot, a blockchain RPG on Polkadot's Moonbeam network, moved from closed beta to full launch after 1.5 million on-chain transactions and a peak of 1,000 monthly active users.
- NFT trading volumes rose roughly 260% since early November, from $30 million to $108 million.
In other news, Evrloot, a blockchain RPG developed on Polkadot’s Moonbeam network, has progressed from closed beta to full launch. Developed by a passionate team at Chainfood Studio, Evrloot recorded over 1.5 million on-chain transactions during its beta phase and peaked at 1,000 monthly active users. CEO Tobi “Deckard” Amann noted that players’ actions influence the game’s story and lore, effectively creating an on-chain narrative experience. The game employs the ERC-6220 composable NFT standard to tokenize characters, items, and achievements, reinforcing its unique gaming mechanics.
On the NFT trading front, trading volumes have surged, increasing approximately 260% from $30 million to $108 million since early November. Notably, Illuvium is collaborating with Casio G-SHOCK for an NFT card collection, while a tokenized first edition holographic Charizard Pokemon card from 1999 is set to be auctioned on the Polygon blockchain. Additionally, Chiliz is integrating with FanC, the content platform behind CELEBe, which has attracted 830,000 monthly active users, highlighting the growing connections between crypto and mainstream platforms.
Frequently asked questions
How does AceTCG play?
It works much like Magic: The Gathering, but with crypto-themed cards referencing notable moments and memes from the industry. The game is open source, which Orr treats as central to the project rather than incidental.
What is the ERC-6220 standard Evrloot uses?
It is a composable NFT standard, meaning tokens can be assembled from other tokens. Evrloot uses it to represent characters, items and achievements as parts that combine, rather than as separate static assets.
What other crossovers were happening?
Illuvium partnered with Casio G-SHOCK on an NFT card collection, a tokenised 1999 holographic Charizard was heading to auction on Polygon, and Chiliz integrated with FanC, the platform behind CELEBe and its 830,000 monthly active users.
