Coinbase teases phone-based Pokémon card packs backed by physical collectibles
Image: Crypto.newsCoinbase has teased a new feature letting users open digital Pokémon card packs via their phones, with each digital pull corresponding 1:1 to a physical card. Users can choose to keep the physical card in secure vault storage or have it shipped to them. The feature expands Coinbase's platform beyond standard crypto trading to include physical-backed digital collectibles. No launch date or full technical details have been released yet.
Key points
- Coinbase is teasing a feature for users to open digital Pokémon card packs on their phones.
- Users can keep physical cards in vault storage or opt to have them shipped.
- The feature expands Coinbase's platform beyond standard crypto trading to include physical-backed digital collectibles.
Why it matters
The feature expands Coinbase's platform beyond standard crypto trading to include physical-backed digital collectibles, building on existing onchain Pokémon card market models. It offers users a new way to interact with both digital and physical collectibles via the exchange.
What's unclear
Coinbase has not disclosed how digital card ownership will be recorded or which blockchain will support the feature.
Coinbase has not shared details on offered Pokémon sets, pack pricing, initial market access or physical card storage locations.
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Coverage timeline
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