Dibbs’ very own Ben Plomion was recently a guest on Sam Kamani’s web3 podcast. Here is a summary of Plomion’s podcast episode, "NFT (Non-Fungible Token) Markets in 2023 and Tokenization of Assets with NFT Expert Ben Plomion from Dibbs.”
In today's digital age, brands and businesses are constantly looking for new ways to engage with customers. One way to do this is through phygital experiences. Phygital experiences can be used to create immersive, interactive, and memorable experiences for customers. There are many different ways that businesses can create phygital experiences. By incorporating phygital experiences into their marketing and customer engagement strategies, businesses can create more memorable and engaging experiences for their customers. This can lead to increased brand awareness, brand loyalty, and new sales.
As commerce changes to better suit digital ecosystems, brands are finding themselves in fierce competition to garner attention from consumers. It’s no longer enough to be familiar, offer good products, or have a catchy slogan. Consumers want brands to do all of that and more; to remain a part of the conversation, brands must actively seek innovative ways to engage with consumers.
The Collectech Summit is an annual event that brings together industry leaders from across the collectibles space, including trading cards, sneakers, and NFTs. The summit is a chance for these leaders to share their insights and best practices, and to network with each other. It is also a chance for attendees to learn about the latest trends and developments in the collectibles industry.
A 2020 report clocked the total value of the tokenized item market at over $18 billion USD, a large figure considering the relatively short time that tokenized items have been mainstream. Brands and businesses have clearly taken note of the growth potential that tokenizing items can bring, but penetrating the market without direction can be a costly disaster.
Instead of scrambling for a strategy, tokenization services give brands an accessible pathway to tokenizing and leveraging their items through partnership. However, brands must first vet a variety of tokenization services to determine which partner can deliver the security and scale necessary for success.
When smartphones and ecommerce were first on the rise, consumer experiences tended to be either physical or digital. Today, many brands have realized you can do both, especially when two-thirds of Millennials pick up the products they order online. As technology changes how customers and businesses interact, brands must lean into “phygital” experiences to find their audiences and grow.
Research institutions don’t hold back when publishing lofty future valuations of the NFT (non-fungible token) industry. One such report puts the 2030 valuation of the NFT ecosystem at over $211 billion.
What should the layperson or a non-web3-native business exploring NFTs make out of that number, except that it's a huge one?
Will the valuation be driven by exotic art pieces selling as NFTs? Or will the hyperactive communities of gaming NFTs pump NFT prices to that valuation? And above all, what should a brand or user bet on?
We had the opportunity to interview Alex de Campi, the writer of Dibbs’ debut comic book The Wild Wild Web, to learn more about her background and the creative process behind the project. Alex shares valuable insights about her previous career as a banking analyst, blockchain qualitative researcher and how it influenced her approach to writing the script.
Investors have poured nearly $94 billion into web3 companies in recent years. As entertainment goliaths like Disney make the leap to web3, it’s becoming clear that there’s a “whole new world” of opportunity ready to tap into. But to fully capitalize on the shift, brands must be ready to create marketing strategies that focus on physical NFTs and create new ways for their audiences to engage.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: “Web3 is going to revolutionize the way businesses use the internet.” It’s a statement we believe to be inherently true, but it’s also frustratingly vague. What does the growing adoption of blockchain technologies behind web3 truly mean for businesses? What do its new concepts of ownership and authenticity in a digital space mean in practical terms? While new applications are emerging by the day, one of the most compelling use cases is already here: going from physical to digital in web3.
Dibbs is proud to announce our debut comic book, The Wild, Wild Web, a story about the adventures of our protagonist, Emma and her four-legged companion, Sandy, as they explore the fascinating world of web3.
This comic book highlights the opportunities that web3 presents, as well as ideas to create a trusted environment between brands and their users.
The world is shifting to an environment built on blockchain and AI technology. Organizations, brands, marketers, and entrepreneurs are working to adapt to this new reality, turning to innovations like machine learning NFT marketing to stay competitive in an evolving marketplace. To do so successfully, they must build an understanding of how AI and blockchain intersect, and the symbiotic relationship the two have formed as a result. In this guide, we’ll dive into how that relationship is changing brand engagement as we know it, as well as the wider implications of AI technology in the information economy.
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain networks is transforming everything about how businesses and individuals use the internet — from data management to cybersecurity. Today, however, the greatest opportunities lie in bringing these fields together. With enhanced scalability, optimized smart contracts, and truly decentralized autonomous organizations, blockchain and AI technology are expanding our capabilities in ways that were difficult to achieve apart. Let’s take a closer look at the challenges and opportunities for tech businesses waiting at this juncture point.
As the world becomes increasingly digitized, there has been a significant shift in the way we view and understand digital assets. One of the most popular trends in recent years has been the rise of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. However, as we have pointed out before, the term “NFT” has become associated with negative connotations due to the boom and subsequent scams that occurred in the past couple of years.
To address this issue, our company underwent a contest to find a replacement phrase for the term "NFT.” We wanted to specifically find a replacement for the term “physical-backed digital collectible,” since that’s what excites us. There were many potential replacements, including "e-Receipt," "Crypto Collectible" and "Tokenized Collectible."
People like practicality. We drive practical cars, live in practical houses, and purchase practical clothing. We gravitate to objects that can streamline and perform tasks for us, and the scope of utility has grown alongside technology. Utility NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have made it possible for digital art to have practical benefits, and the result is a game changer for business and culture.
The decentralized web — also known as Web3 — gives everyday people secure ownership of their digital lives through the blockchain. Forward-thinking brands are shifting to this new digital frontier, positioning themselves in a consumer market expected to reach nearly $3 billion in 2023.
If you're conversant with Web3, you probably already know about the current realignment that has been going on in the NFT (non-fungible token) space over the past six months. If you don't know, here's a rundown of what's happening.
Many brands have already taken steps to capitalize on Web 3.0 since this is key to reaching consumers in the digital age. A Web 3.0 strategy in place can unlock new revenue streams, increase the efficiency of business processes, and future-proof your brand.
The most useful items in our lives are often among our most valuable possessions — perhaps not in dollar value, but certainly for how they improve our lives. Cars make it easier to travel, technology makes it easier to communicate, and few people regret installing a bidet. The same goes for NFTs, which can significantly enhance our lives if they’re built with utility.
Dibbs: Hello, can you please tell our readers and our viewers a little bit about yourself and who you are?
Dan: My name is Dan Barry. I'm based in Los Angeles and a marketing enthusiast and I'm a technology enthusiast. The theme today for Web3 – I'm deep into Web3 marketing and currently I have a consulting firm and primarily working with companies that are in the Web3 space. Most recently, I was a global president for an international digital marketing company, and my entire career has been either starting businesses where marketing has been a really huge factor. I think every business, marketing is really important. At this particular point in my life, I'm very deep into the Web3 space and enjoying every minute.
As brands recognize the revenue potential and value of Web3 technologies, many are hesitant to embrace the ecosystem due to several barriers, including toxic headlines, unclear monetization strategies and the technical and purchasing barriers presented to consumers. The growing popularity of NFTs, Metaverse and other digital ownership-related technologies has companies taking action to break down these barriers, allowing for broader consumer engagement.
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has led to both research and market conditions that may seem totally unfamiliar. But at least in terms of ethics in AI NFTs, these kinds of issues aren’t so new.
Humans have always valued utility. From developing stone tools to perfecting animal husbandry, our ancestors crafted technology that creates value by making life easier — or, sometimes, simply more interesting. Look around, and you’ll find that we’ve never lost that mindset, it’s just evolved. Nowhere is that clearer than NFT projects with utility, which show how the Web3 internet is helping people and businesses connect.
Most of us first learned about NFTs (non-fungible tokens) because of their relation to digital art, but the technology is capable of much more. NFTs that function as utility tokens act as a gateway to the new possibilities afforded by Web3 technology. By embracing utility NFT benefits, brands will be better equipped to engage audiences in any industry, from music to apparel and beyond. Let’s dig into some examples of successful NFT projects and how you can implement their lessons into your project.
Maybe your entertainment brand has already dove into the deep end of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) with a range of artist and community collaborations. Or maybe you weren’t convinced by the early days of NFTs and observed from a distance instead. Either way, the still-young technology has steadily redefined public perceptions of scarcity and value in ways no one expected. But now that it’s integrating with another technology that promises to redefine how we work and play, it may be time for your next (or first) on-chain project. We’re talking about AI (artificial intelligence) NFTs.
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have become a foundational part of the internet’s Web3 future in the few short years since they burst onto the scene. While some still see them as fancy jpegs (or, more accurately, pngs), the truth is that NFTs are much more than digital pictures. With NFT utility, brands can offer unique ways to engage audiences, ranging from proof of ownership of physical goods to access passes for major events. By the time you’re finished with this article, you’ll understand the major types of NFT utility as they exist today.
Music NFTs are changing the dynamic between fans and artists, giving both parties new ways to engage online. The new dynamic is made possible by music NFT companies, who are fueling the transition with innovative new types of tokens that can be bought, sold, and traded online. Music NFTs allow fans to own portions of a song’s royalties, iconic memorabilia, or even access to digital concerts. Here are the companies making the biggest impact.
In 2021, just a few years since anyone had first heard of them, the market of music NFTs was valued at $1.24 billion — and it’s forecasted to grow to $42 billion by 2032. Blockchain technology has granted musicians a new way to monetize their craft, and this guide will show you how to be part of it. You’ll learn what NFTs for musicians are, why your business goals should include NFTs, and how you can grow new revenue streams with digital assets.
More people are minting unique NFTs than ever before, offering potential buyers and sellers plenty of online storefronts to choose from when purchasing unique digital tokens. In fact, there may be too many to choose from if you’re on the business side and just trying to find the right platform to bring your assets to the blockchain.
Tokenization is an excellent way for IP owners, collectors, property owners, and businesses to monetize their most valuable assets. Unless you already have extensive experience creating and promoting your own physical-backed NFTs, you’ll be best served by finding a partner to help you issue tokens and manage investor communications. Most importantly, this tokenization platform must understand your asset’s monetary and cultural value as intimately as it understands the technological complexity of the blockchain.
Everything’s going digital these days — even physical assets. We’re not talking about staking out the virtual equivalent of real estate in a metaverse somewhere and hoping the land will appreciate in value. We’re talking about brands and organizations finding effective and profitable ways to monetize the real, physical assets they hold using the blockchain. It’s a new way of doing business, but it’s already a potent one. If you want to get started right, your best bet will be to follow the example of or partner up with dedicated asset tokenization companies.
Web3 presents an exciting new opportunity for musicians to expand their reach beyond conventional channels and take control of their revenue. By minting NFTs on the blockchain, bands and performers can create unique digital items for collectors to own or sell, earning revenue with each transaction.
The same modern streaming platforms that make digital distribution possible also pay fractions of a penny with each play. Thankfully, artists are finding new ways to engage directly with fans by selling exclusive tracks, assets, and collectibles. There’s just one problem — understanding how to tokenize music without falling into the same pitfalls that plagued the old ways of digital distribution (or discovering all-new ones). Thankfully, the process is far less complicated than even the biggest names in music might realize.
As the music industry completes its migration toward digital services and streaming, one question continues to arise: How do artists get paid?
From NFT (non-fungible token) art galleries featuring the late Kobe Bryant, to digital trading cards, to the renaming of the Staples Center to Crypto.com Arena — blockchain technology in sports is here to stay. The opportunities within this exciting space are only continuing to grow.
If you’ve zoned out a time or two while “visionaries” and crypto bros drill into mining, minting, and public ledgers, we understand. To most of us, the bits and bytes of rewiring the internet are like highway construction. We don’t care how it’s done. We want to know where it will take us.
The NFT (non-fungible token) space over the last twelve months has been anything but boring. In fact, it has seen more than its fair share of twists and turns and ups and downs — and many got more than a bit lost in all the action.
Sports cards have been a staple of sports fandom since at least 1909, the year American Tobacco stashed its first cards as freebies in cigarette and tobacco packs. The industry has grown significantly since those early days, and technology has matured alongside it. Now, the blockchain provides the perfect meeting point for the two.
Today, we are revealing a set of NFT utility data and insights after comparing trading volumes from OpenSea’s top 100 collections of all-time with those over an analysis period of 30 days, from October 15, 2022 to November 15, 2022. Analyzing each collection to determine how utility types are evolving, these data uncovered a growing interest in NFT utility types beyond PFPs (profile pictures), particularly content, events, and rewards distribution.
We had the pleasure of working with AirCatch.io last year and, now, the opportunity to pick the brain of one of their Co-Founders, Aaron Stein. AirCatch is self-described as making sending and receiving NFTs (non-fungible tokens) as easy and useful as email, and we couldn't agree more.
Sports and cryptocurrency are a match made in marketing heaven. Sports and their attendant franchises have long enjoyed mainstream popularity in cultures the world over, and they’ve monetized that popularity with plenty of multifaceted merchandising. Crypto, on the other hand, grants the venerable institution of sports access to new revenue streams that are particularly attractive to younger, more tech-savvy fans. The complementary nature of these two sectors makes it only natural that they should find success by their powers combined. From the dozens of sports crypto projects on the market, we’ve picked out five of the most successful to highlight how they hit their impressive results and what lessons you can take to inform your own crypto play.
From NFTs (non-fungible tokens) of trading cards to virtual pre-game events, sports and blockchain projects have become natural partners in the past few years. Sports franchises have much to gain from Web3, including unprecedented revenue and fan engagement opportunities, and sports blockchain companies are eager to help. Here’s how some sports teams are using blockchain technology to reach new markets.
Cryptocurrency in sports is no fad. Since the earliest mainstream crypto partnerships in the mid-2010s, the two markets have grown increasingly intertwined, and for good reason. Cryptocurrency’s rising profile has made it especially popular among fans left out by traditional sports engagement tactics. Here’s how some of the most recognizable franchises have broken into cryptocurrency.
Yesterday, Instagram hosted a Twitter Space revolving around all things NFT, digital collectibles, creators’ experiences and the future of the metaverse with four NFT creators who participated in Instagram's minting platform. What we thought was the most compelling part of the conversation was surrounding the subject of NFT adoption and utility, two things that are incredibly important to us at Dibbs.
The explosive growth in NFTs took even tech fiends by surprise, and that demand has been especially strong when it comes to sports tokens. An impressive 24% of American households have already purchased a digital asset, but if you’re looking at sports fans specifically, that number jumps to 34%. Sports organizations are eager to enter this market but need reliable partners who understand the nuances of blockchain.
Sports collectibles are as old as the games themselves, with memorabilia like trading cards, apparel, and autographed equipment preserving the history of these beloved pastimes while deepening the personal connections fans develop with their teams and players of choice. Now, NFT (non-fungible token) sports collectibles offer brands and fans alike the chance to push their passions into the future, deepening their bond and driving revenue along the way by turning those items of historical record into eternally preserved digital collectibles.
Whether it’s a video of Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run or a Kobe Bryant-inspired digital art collection, NFTs in sports are here to stay. Fans, players, and professional leagues have embraced NFTs as a new way to engage with each other and create content around their favorite sports.
As NFTs grow more and more popular, forward-thinking brands across numerous industries are warming to the revenue possibilities these digital tokens represent. Each industry benefits from its own particular advantages and tokenization in sports is a prime example. By taking real-world objects and tying them to NFTs, brands can more deeply engage fans even as they open up new revenue streams.
With almost 60% of avid sports fans participating in NFT (non-fungible token) trades, the time is now to bring your own sports brand to Web3. Thankfully, you don’t have to go it alone; tons of new sports NFT companies are coming along for the ride, each with a unique spin on how to capture this growing market. Before we get into breaking down five of the most promising examples, let’s define what we mean when we talk about “sports NFT companies.”
If sports collectibles are part of your brand, overlooking NFTs (non-fungible tokens) is an increasingly costly mistake. According to financial experts, this technology will help drive a 600% increase in the sports merchandise industry over the next decade — that’s almost $200 billion by 2032! That growth might be even faster, if not for an understandable lack of blockchain expertise among athletes and sports associations.
Sports NFTs are a growing market, with players and teams vying to tap into the new demand for digital collectibles. Marketplaces from some of the biggest names in NFTs as well as sports-specific platforms are competing for your attention — and your business. With so many options to choose from, finding the best sports NFT marketplace to match your team’s brand, or your personal brand as an athlete, takes some research. Fortunately, we’ve already broken down six of the most promising contenders to help you start engaging with and monetizing your fans in exciting and secure ways.
Dibbs: Dibbs was Amazon's first blockchain-based investment and also their first collectibles marketplace investment. How has that relationship grown over the past year?
There are many types of collectors in the world, but few are as enthusiastic as sports fans. Between baseball cards, signed jerseys, and other valuable items, the sports memorabilia market will reach $33 billion this year. Yet the market isn’t finished growing — experts predict it will surpass $200 billion by 2032, thanks in no small part to revenue generated by sports NFT projects.
The market for non-fungible tokens has exploded in recent years, bringing windfalls to savvy creators and collectors alike. The inherent collectibility of NFTs makes them a natural avenue for professional athletes, as well as a compelling way to bridge the ever-present revenue gap between people who make sports happen (the players) and the people who really rake in the money (the owners).
The NCAA made $1.15 billion in revenue during 2021, showing just how ingrained college sports is into our culture. While that’s a formidable chunk of change, college athletes couldn’t claim a piece of the pie for years, despite creating most of the value. Luckily, the NCAA has changed its rules, and college athletes can pursue financial freedom through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.
Chris Pantoya, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Strategy at Fan Controlled Sports + Entertainment sees a new future for sports, where fans have the power to call plays, sub players and more. Their NFT extension, Ballerz Collective, aims to give fans the ability to do even more by buying tokens that allow them to get real-world access and VIP experiences, additional game play power and more. We spoke to her about her vision for Web3 and its potential to reshape fandom.
Music NFTs are opening a whole new world of monetization for businesses and brands. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) allow music creators and collectible sellers complete control over the sale of their music and assets, offering higher returns and better security than traditional methods.
Music plays an important role in life, underscoring our highest highs and lowest lows. The personal connections that fans create with their favorite music may even form the basis of their cultural identity — and now that connection can go deeper. Bands and other music businesses can offer their own NFTs to connect with their fans, leveraging digital marketplaces to create recurring revenue streams. No matter how an organization chooses to make its foray into the NFT music world, it all starts with finding the best NFT marketplace for music to fit its needs.
Bradley Tusk is the CEO and co-founder of Tusk Ventures, the world’s first venture capital fund that invests solely in early stage startups in highly regulated industries. Tusk Venture Partners specifically invests in early-stage consumer technology startups operating in heavily regulated markets across North America, which makes perfect sense as to why they invested in Dibbs. Despite not owning a single NFT, Tusk answers questions about how we got him onboard and what regulation ideally looks like for him in Web3.
Especially in this rapidly growing industry, we don’t want you left behind. Below is a comprehensive list of Web3-related jargon and their definitions that crypto bros and fintech fiends have created that you should know to make Web3 as easy to understand as A-B-C.
Over the next few days (and weeks!) you’ll start to see what we’ve been hard at work on.
The idea of a "physical-backed NFT" may sound like a contradiction in terms. NFTs often refer to digital things you can truly own, so what does it mean to have a physical-backed NFT?
Monetizing one’s property and collectibles with NFT tokenization can be lucrative, but it requires more than the blockchain. Since the value of each token depends on a physical asset, NFT marketplaces must guarantee that each item is authentic and its condition will not degrade over time. For these reasons, appraisal and vaulting solutions have become essential components of NFT trading.
As the world continues its digital shift, asset tokenization is allowing fans to bring their physical memorabilia into the electronic world. Now, businesses can help with the transition while making money along the way, tokenizing their own assets as physical backed NFT collectibles. Here’s a complete breakdown of how the tokenization of assets works, the benefits it brings, and how organizations can get involved.
The world of sports card collecting changes every single day, always keeping those in the market for cards on their toes. Rookie cards in particular are a risky gambit, as an unknown player that showed up in that pack you just opened could turn out to be a sensation, while a projected next big star could stumble their way to a quick exit from the league.
The internet has changed the way that consumers interact with their favorite brands and IP, with social media giving them a direct line to interact with the companies they love the most. However, a new era of the internet is rapidly approaching, and with it, new opportunities for organizations to connect with their fans. The big innovation? Tokenization - the secure digitization of physical goods that allows for a new type of asset ownership.
The blockchain is everywhere. While the explosive growth of the NFT market cap revealed many of the ways it can add real value to digital assets, the possibilities for tokenizing physical assets are only beginning to be charted.
Cryptocurrency, NFTs, DeFi tokenized assets — the tech world has been buzzing with these terms for the last few years, but many companies remain unaware of asset tokenization and its potential for delivering new streams of revenue. It’s understandable; the tokenization of physical assets is still a relatively new concept, as well as being technically complex. Still, many businesses are finding that knowing the ins and outs of asset tokenization is a worthwhile endeavor, especially with so many untapped market opportunities. If you’re ready to dip your toe into the exciting world of web3, read on to learn more about tokenized assets and how they can boost your brand.
As Pokémon cards have steadily increased in value over the years, collectors all over the world have been diving into the backs of their closets to dig out their shoe boxes full of childhood memories. Selling Pokémon cards can be so lucrative in today’s market that some people even see buying and flipping cards as a viable investment strategy. A booster box of first-edition Base set cards broke all Pokémon records when it sold for $432,000 in 2021. A single card — 1999 Charizard in gem mint condition — sold for a whopping $420,000 at auction in 2022. Ready to find out if any of the cards in your collection will enter that stratosphere? Here’s our Pokémon card selling guide to help you get started.
For a long time, there was nothing like the feeling of popping open a foil package full of new sports cards: the moment of transition between pure possibility and long-awaited reality. Sure, similar concepts have spread through other mediums in the form of blind bags and loot boxes, but none can quite replicate that same feeling of completing a set with a lucky pull or holding onto the right card now to make the perfect deal later.
The blockchain boom has led to both explosive successes and staggering false starts. A great way to tell one from the other before you invest is simply to consider how practical it is. One of the most practical applications of the blockchain yet is the tokenization of physical assets, thanks to the way it bridges the flexibility of NFT marketplaces with the value of real-world goods.
Are questions like “what are NFTs and how do they work” burning into your brain these days? Trying to figure out what all the hype’s about? You’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll cover all the basics of NFTs so you can catch up with the crypto craze, understand when and why this asset type got so popular, and get started investing in fractionalized asset-backed NFTs yourself. Don’t worry, you don’t have to know what any of that means just yet — we’re going to decipher all the lingo and break down the basics. Let’s go.
NFTs are an integral part of the internet's and commerce’s future, and organizations of all sizes are starting to take notice. Many have dipped their toes into the digital waters with lines of NFT artwork, but there are other options that can have a greater impact on fans. NFT tokenization, specifically, is a way for anyone to leverage assets they already own as digital collectibles. But what does NFT tokenization mean, and where should you start?
There are countless ways to buy and sell baseball cards online, and each one comes with unique pros and cons. Whether you’re looking to move a complete collection or hoping to find that one perfect card, there are tools out there that can help you get the job done. Some platforms focus on physical collectibles, while others take a more digital approach to the world of baseball card trading. Here are seven of the best places to trade baseball cards online.
NFTs aren’t just changing the digital media landscape — they are also transforming how we purchase and engage with real-world items. It’s all thanks to innovations that let brands and businesses tokenize physical assets and establish a direct connection with customers and fans. These changes already influence collectible markets but will soon extend to all industries, from fashion to iconic guitars. Given the scope of these changes, it’s vital to understand how the tokenization of physical assets will disrupt and benefit businesses and customers alike.
The future value of a current rookie card is unpredictable, and that’s what makes them so exciting. Collectors can make informed purchases based on top prospects, but if an athlete’s career never takes off, that fancy piece of cardstock may never be worth much more than the material it’s printed on. On the other hand, as an athlete’s accomplishments build over time, those mementos of their first foray into professional sports can mean big bucks for their lucky (or prescient) owners.
Among collectors and sports fans, rookie cards hold a special value — both sentimental and monetary. If you’re hunting collectibles for contemporary players, scoring rookie cards worth money can be just as much about luck as it is foresight. It can be a truly profitable stroke of luck, too.
NFTs have been all over the news, with major players like NBA, NFL, and GameStop launching their own NFT platforms. The technology is becoming a common way for digital art enthusiasts to own unique artwork, but the concept can be a lot to parse. With that in mind, here’s how the NFT system works and where to go to start trading.
Timing is everything in sports: The difference between a game-winning homerun and a series-ending strike can be a matter of milliseconds.
Since their introduction in the 1600s, stocks have revolutionized finance: They’ve helped democratize asset access, allowed investors to diversify their bets, and improved returns across the board. Now in the early 2020s, fractional NFTs are doing the same for the crypto market — and those interested in this space should take notice.
If you’re looking to get into the world of digital assets, chances are your first stop will be an NFT marketplace website. Whether you’re an experienced blockchain user with an overflowing digital wallet or you’re just joining the conversation for the first time, marketplaces are helpful hubs of activity for all things NFT-related. As demand for digital and fractional assets continues to grow, there are more and more marketplaces to choose from. We compiled this guide to eight of the best marketplaces to help you compare your options and decide which is your personal best website to buy NFTs.
NFTs are changing the way many art enthusiasts engage with digital media, but like any new technology, they need some explaining. So, how do NFTs make it to market, can you get NFT drops free, and what is an NFT drop? Let’s take a look at what all of that means, and how it will affect your NFT-collecting experience.
Buying and selling NFT sports cards is a fun way for collectors to expand their hobby. Where physical ownership was once the only way to add new cards to your repertoire, NFTs provide a digital alternative that allows you to own new types of collectibles, rare sports cards, signed memorabilia, and more. Here are the top NFT sports marketplace websites available to start, or continue, your collecting journey.
It seems like hardly a week can go by without new athlete NFTs breaking records with jaw-dropping sales figures. These types of NFTs fuse the classic drive for sports memorabilia collecting with enticing new opportunities for appreciation — some even afford owners real-world perks and benefits, including meetups with the athletes themselves. Read on to find out all about the most valuable blockchain assets for a range of in-demand superstars.
The hobby of collecting sports cards is as much an institution as the games they celebrate. Some people collect cards to own physical artifacts of their favorite players; others invest in a chance to strike it rich with a rare card of a big-name athlete, often getting the card appraised to cement its status as a high-quality, must-have prize.
There’s no shortage of reasons to take up sports collectables as a hobby. Some participate in the pastime because they’re fans of an athlete or professional sports team, while others enjoy the social aspect of trading with fellow collectors to build impressive sets.
Feel like you’ve been watching the exploding sports card market from the sidelines long enough, and it’s finally time to jump in? Welcome. You’re about to join a fast-moving, fascinating, and — yes — occasionally overwhelming world, but thankfully you’re already in the right place. This guide will show you how to sell sports cards, as well as how to buy them, whether you’re online, on social media, or prefer the old standby of trawling stores and conventions.
What are the most valuable sports cards on the market? Collectors and appraisers consider several factors to determine which sports cards hold the most value. Whether you’re interested in baseball cards, basketball cards, or collectible cards for other sports, clearly defined criteria determine which are the most valuable for each category. Keep reading to learn what goes into the appraisal process — as well as our list of the top 100 most valuable sports cards that may make you wonder “how much are my sports cards worth?”
Sales of sports cards are booming. In 2020, eBay reported that sports card sales increased on their site by 142 percent over 2019 levels. By 2021, eBay said the number of sports card buyers had doubled, with much of the growth coming from “collectors, flippers and those who are turning to trading cards as another avenue of investment to diversify their portfolios.”
Welcome back to Fractionaut Spotlight, where we highlight collectors from our Discord community and ask them five questions about their collecting experience. The next collector we are highlighting is parrotdave#4941.
Is it time? Are you finally ready? That shelf full of binders is packed with treasure, and you could use some cash. Sports cards are still a precious commodity with a large and active community of traders, collectors, and fanatics. If you’ve been sitting on a few mint condition rookie cards, now might be the perfect time to start selling your sports cards online.
It could be a lucky find, a recent inheritance, or unearthing an old box from your childhood in your attic. Whatever the case, you’ve likely found yourself possessing a handful of vintage sports cards. You’ve seen the headlines boasting huge payouts, and you’re thinking to yourself, “Is there anyone who buys sports cards near me?”
Welcome to Fractionaut Spotlight, where we feature collectors from our Discord community, ask them about their collecting experience and highlight their PCs. ICYMI, “Fractionauts” are what we call collectors on Dibbs, the members of our community.
Sports card enthusiasts don’t go through the effort of collecting solely in the hopes of an eventual payday: They are often driven by a genuine love of sports history, the cards, and the hunt.
Magic Johnson, quite simply, is one of the best players to ever lace up his basketball shoes. Known for his time with the “Showtime” Lakers, Johnson’s personality was just as vibrant as his game.
Welcome to Fractionaut Spotlight, where we feature collectors from our Discord community, ask them about their collecting experience and highlight their PCs. ICYMI, “Fractionauts” are what we call collectors on Dibbs, the members of our community.
So you’ve picked up on the popularity of Pokémon cards. Maybe you dusted off your collection to see if there are any valuable gems hiding in your childhood memory box, or maybe you just want to get in on the action today. Either way, NFT Pokémon cards are going to pop up on your radar sooner or later. How do those colorful cardboard collectibles go from physical items to digital assets? How do you turn your cards into NFTs, or buy into the most valuable Pokémon NFTs out there? This primer will answer those questions and more to help you get up to speed on the emerging world of NFT Pokémon cards.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has always been big, but there was a time when the game was regularly making headlines as kids fought over Charizard cards and schools banned them from playgrounds. After a few relatively quiet decades, Pokémon cards are back in the news again — this time, it’s because appraisal companies and auction houses are listing Pokémon cards for sale at record values, and one of YouTube’s biggest influencers is showing off the rarest Pikachu card in existence during his Wrestlemania debut.
Mewtwo, a clone of Mew (Get it… Mew- Two!), is quite a genius. Along with being one of the most powerful Pokémon, Mewtwo has intelligence that surpasses most other Pokémon and humans.
Before you can sell your Pokémon cards online, you’ll want to determine how much you want to list them for. That’s when you’ll need a Pokémon card price guide; these guides list recent prices for popular cards so you can get a sense of the market by seeing and analyzing what sold, when, and for how much.
Welcome to Fractionaut Spotlight, where we feature collectors from our Discord community, ask them about their collecting experience and highlight their PCs. ICYMI, “Fractionauts” are what we call collectors on Dibbs, the members of our community.
So you’ve got a stack of Pokémon cards to sell. You’ve already researched their value, sorted them into penny sleeves, maybe you even had them appraised or graded. Now it’s time to figure out where to sell Pokémon cards so you can actually make you a profit. Or maybe you just want to get rid of your collection as quickly and efficiently as possible, while still coming out on top financially. Maybe you’re looking to build community and meet other collectors in person while also putting some cash in your pocket. Whatever your motivation, if you’re asking, “where can I sell my Pokémon cards for the most money,” here’s the scoop.
Rarity’s what makes collecting Pokémon cards fun; if each card was just as common as the next, there’d be no challenge, no thrill of the hunt to keep you searching for the latest perfect addition to your collection.
Trae Young just might be a future MVP. He is a walking highlight reel, consistently putting up incredible numbers.
It’s no secret that the NBA playoffs have a strong impact on card prices - both in the short and long term.
It’s hard to find the right place to start with Jackie Robinson. He is simply an incredible athlete, and an even more incredible human being.
Since its beginnings as a pair of Game Boy games in the late 1990s, the Pokémon series has evolved to become the highest-grossing media franchise in the world thanks to its copious toys, cartoon shows, movies, and of course, trading cards. In recent years, there's been a mad dash to catch 'em all, as stories of the most valuable Pokémon cards explode across the internet. It seems we can't go more than a few months without a new record being made for Pokémon card worth through public auctions. The following most valuable Pokémon card list will show you just how a combination of quality, rarity, and popularity can lead to six-figure payouts — or more!
Where to even start with Ken Griffey Jr…
The first set of Pokémon cards hit Japan in October 1996, sparking a new collectible obsession. Though the trading card game wouldn’t keep grabbing headlines and spurring school-wide bans forever, it continued as a favorite among enthusiasts for the next two decades. Then something began in 2020 that got fans around the world pulling out their old collections and wondering, “How much are Pokémon cards worth?”
Introduced in 1996, Pokémon cards quickly took over the trading card game scene. While their popularity has ebbed and flowed over the years, Pokémon cards have experienced a renaissance since the pandemic. This resurgence is big news for enthusiasts, making it more important than ever to use Pokémon card appraisal services to help them understand the value of their collections. This article unpacks that process, explaining exactly how and where to get Pokémon cards appraised in 2022.
Throughout history, the price tag on the most valuable baseball cards has gotten higher and higher. How do you know what baseball cards are worth money? Rarity plays a major role in determining each card’s valuation, but so does quality; the Professional Sport Authenticator uses a scale from 1-10 to rank card quality, with 10 being the highest “gem mint condition” rating. And while there’s a lot that goes into knowing how to value baseball cards, a particularly rare card — especially one with a bit of history or a recognizable player on it — that has been preserved and protected in near mint condition can fetch hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars at auction. Let’s look at how the most valuable baseball cards of all time break down across the decades.
Devin Booker and the Suns have been absolutely incredible this season, following an impressive playoff run last year that ended in a finals loss.
Baseball season is upon us, and that means it’s the perfect opportunity to look through some of the top baseball cards to sell. Because what’s more motivating than watching some professionals swing, batter batter, swing? (Well, likely money, but that may be in it for you too if you play your cards right).
Interest in baseball cards has soared over the past few years, as both casual and hardcore collectors race to snag the rarest cards in the hopes that their new asset will skyrocket in value. It's led to a gold rush of sorts, and loads of people have been able to transform their cards into a sizable chunk of change.
If you just stumbled across an old shoebox full of the Topps you picked up as a kid, you're probably wondering how you can cash in. Read on to learn where you can sell baseball cards near you.
Everyone hopes they have a rare gem of a card in their collection, but how can you know for sure? You can get an approximate price by looking up similar cards on a number of websites, but for high-value cards, that won’t be enough. Getting your cards appraised by a trustworthy service is the only way to determine their true value.
Maybe you’ve been collecting baseball cards for years and now you’re finally thinking of selling them, or maybe you recently stumbled upon the cards you had as a kid buried in an old storage chest while cleaning out your attic.
This card, the 2002 Yu-Gi-Oh1 Pharaoh’s Servant 1st Edition Jinzo PSA 10, is the first Yu-Gi-Oh! card to hit Dibbs.
Knowing the best way to sell baseball cards can turn your binders full of forgotten cards into clutch cash infusions. Those pieces of printed cardstock may be the definitive example of a collectible, going from a promotional tool for other businesses (particularly those with gum to sell) to a potential multi-thousand dollar windfall for owners who play their cards right.
Learning how to value baseball cards is an essential skill for any serious collector, and the most successful enthusiasts go beyond the physical.
This week’s drop, on Thursday March 10th, features top trading cards of two of the most exciting young international athletes.
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should collect! Today’s comic is Green Lantern #85! DC attacks youth's greatest problem... drugs!
Be sure to grab some fracs of The Incredible Hulk #181, the first appearance of Wolverine! Our next drop is coming soon with Detective Comics #140 releasing on Thursday, February 24th! Be sure to grab the FIRST DC comic on Dibbs!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should collect! Today’s comic is Amazing Fantasy #15! Peter Parker and the origins of his superhero persona, Spider-Man!
Be sure to grab some fracs of The Incredible Hulk #181, the first appearance of Wolverine! Our next drop is coming soon with Detective Comics #140 releasing on Thursday, February 24th! Be sure to grab the FIRST DC comic on Dibbs!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should collect! Today’s comic is Detective Comics #140! On the heels of the new Batman movie, we take a closer look at the first appearance of The Riddler!
More comics are coming to the collectibles digital asset marketplace in the coming months, but be sure to grab some fracs of The Incredible Hulk #181, the first appearance of Wolverine now available on Dibbs!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should collect! Today’s comic is Watchmen #1! Alan Moore and David Gibbons’ masterpiece challenged readers to rethink what exactly a “hero” was.
After a hectic trade deadline that will change the complexion of the NBA for this season and beyond, the All Star Weekend is right around the corner.
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should collect! Today’s comic is Tomb of Dracula #10! It might not seem like a key issue, but this one marks the first appearance of Blade!
More comics are coming to our collectibles digital marketplace in the coming months, but be sure to grab some fracs of The Incredible Hulk #181, the first appearance of Wolverine now available on Dibbs!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should collect! Today’s comic is The Amazing Spider-Man #300! This marks the first FULL appearance of Venom!
More comics are coming to the collectibles digital marketplace in the coming months, but be sure to grab some fracs of The Incredible Hulk #181, the first appearance of Wolverine now available on Dibbs!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should collect! Today’s comic is Alan Moore's legendary Saga of the Swamp Thing #21! Where it all started!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should REALLY care about! Today’s comic is Action Comics #1, otherwise known as the birth of Superman! Read on to learn about this legendary first!
More comics are coming to the collectibles digital marketplace in the coming months, but be sure to grab some fracs of The Incredible Hulk #181, the first appearance of Wolverine now available on Dibbs!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should REALLY care about! Today’s comic is Fantastic Four #48, which was the first appearance of the Silver Surfer and Galactus! Welcome to the cosmos!
More comics are coming to the collectibles digital marketplace in the coming months, but be sure to grab some fracs of The Incredible Hulk #181, the first appearance of Wolverine now available on Dibbs!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should collect! Today’s comic is none other than New X-Men #114! Same X-Men, new name? Read more to find out!
For the month of February, Dibbs is showcasing comic books you should collect. We’ll be featuring iconic titles each day worthy of a spot on your mantle! Comic book collecting can be an expensive hobby, but luckily Dibbs has got you covered!
This month, Dibbs is celebrating Comic Books You Should Collect! Every day, we are diving deeper into single issues that changed the game, or have been internalized in comic collecting history!
Dibbs, the digital marketplace for physical collectibles, has recently added comic books to our app! Check out dibbs.io to learn more about collecting fractional NFT sports cards, Pokemon cards, and comic books!
Each day in February, Dibbs is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should REALLY care about, all in part to celebrate comic books making their way onto the platform! While not every book we feature will end up on the Dibbs app, our list is jam-packed with the greatest stories from old and new!
Aaron Rodgers has won three MVP awards, and is currently leading the MVP odds to win a fourth this season. At age 38, he has shown no signs of slowing down. Whether he retires now or in 5 years, he is destined for the Hall of Fame.
This February, Dibbs, the real time fractional marketplace for collectibles and NFT sports cards, is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should be collecting, all in part to celebrate comic books making their way onto the platform! While not every book we feature will end up on the Dibbs app, our list is jam-packed with the greatest stories from old and new!
Be sure to join us, February 8th @ 10am PST / 1pm EST, when we drop our first graded comic book, The Incredible Hulk #181 (The first appearance of Wolverine)!
This February, Dibbs, the real-time fractional marketplace for collectibles and NFT sports cards, is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should be collecting, all in part to celebrate comic books making their way onto the platform! While not every book we feature will end up on the Dibbs app, our list is jam-packed with the greatest stories from old and new!
Be sure to join us, February 8th @ 10am PST / 1pm EST, when we drop our first graded comic book, The Incredible Hulk #181 (The first appearance of Wolverine)!
This February, Dibbs, the real time fractional marketplace for collectibles and NFT sports cards, is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should be collecting, all in part to celebrate comic books making their way onto the platform! While not every book we feature will end up on the Dibbs app, our list is jam-packed with the greatest stories from old and new!
Be sure to join us, February 8th @ 10am PST / 1pm EST, when we drop our first graded comic book, The Incredible Hulk #181 (The first appearance of Wolverine)!
This February, Dibbs, the real time fractional marketplace for collectibles and NFT sports cards, is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should be collecting, all in part to celebrate comic books making their way onto the platform! While not every book we feature will end up on the Dibbs app, our list is jam-packed with the greatest stories from old and new!
Be sure to join us, February 8th @ 10am PST / 1pm EST, when we drop our first graded comic book, The Incredible Hulk #181 (The first appearance of Wolverine)!
This February, Dibbs, is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should be collecting, all in part to celebrate comic books making their way onto the platform!
This February, Dibbs, the real time fractional marketplace for collectibles and NFT sports cards, is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should be collecting, all in part to celebrate comic books making their way onto the platform! While not every book featured will end up on the Dibbs app, our list is jam-packed with the greatest stories from old and new!
Be sure to join us, February 8th @ 10am PST / 1pm EST, when we drop our first graded comic book, The Incredible Hulk #181 (The first appearance of Wolverine)!
This February, Dibbs, the real time fractional marketplace for collectibles and NFT sports cards, is showcasing iconic comic book issues that you should be collecting, all in part to celebrate comic books making their way onto the platform! While not every book we feature will end up on the Dibbs app, our list is jam-packed with the greatest stories from old and new!
Be sure to join us, February 8th @ 10am PST / 1pm EST, when we drop our first graded comic book, The Incredible Hulk #181 (The first appearance of Wolverine)!
The Bills and Chiefs are set to face off next weekend, in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship game. Last year, the Chiefs beat them handily to earn a spot in the Super Bowl.
Jesus Rivera, the first user to work with us on selling his own card as a drop, was kind enough to take the time to sit down with us for an interview.
This beautiful card is a PSA 10 POP 206. POP is short for "population". It is used to help collectors understand the scarcity of a particular graded card. So, POP 206 means there are only 206 versions of this card that have received a PSA 10 grade.
Not that we needed more proof, but it’s officially official: Steph Curry is the best shooter to ever walk this planet.
Tomorrow, on Thursday 11/11/21 at 1pm EST / 10am PST, we are dropping our first Kaboom! ever.
On any given day, if you peruse the Dibbs platform, you’ll be able to find some obvious steals in comparison to prices on Card Ladder.
As you probably know, the NBA has come out with a list featuring the 75 greatest players in NBA history, as part of its 75th anniversary celebration.
The beauty of the NFL season is that every weekend brings on new, exciting story lines. When the MLB playoffs near, that excitement grows.
We’re back with another edition of Winners and Losers. Some of the faces are the same, and some are new. Many have seen significant price action. And one thing has remained constant: winning counts, especially during the playoffs.
Card prices changing with player performance is nothing new. We saw it firsthand during last year’s playoffs. Collectors are tuned in, and are clearly buying and selling based on what happens on the court.
Year after year, the NFL draft feels like somewhat of a crap shoot. In fact, in just looking at the first quarterback off the board in the last several drafts, it becomes obvious that drafting is an inexact science.
If unfamiliar, an order book might just look like a complicated set of red and green numbers. Intuitively, we all understand that green means go (BUY), and red means stop (SELL). But what is actually going on in the order book?
All collectors know the rush that comes with ripping open a new pack. Whether you’ve been doing it your whole life or just started yesterday, that feeling is unmatched. Quite simply, it is at the core of what makes collecting so fun.
“I would be the best GM what is this guy doing!?” At one point or another, we’ve all heard this before. Would you really be a great GM though? Now, you can answer that question.
The sports card market is growing at a breakneck pace, with many cards trading at all time highs and trade volumes rocketing past previous records. Sports cards continue to shatter growth records, despite the market being slowed by archaic technology, processes and extremely high price points. The value of the most popular cards today ranges from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars and above. Compound these high cost barriers to entry with exorbitant fees and shipping time/costs on sites like eBay, and you have a market that is inaccessible to most sports fans and collectors.
Before diving into the 2020 draft, let’s take a look back at the 2019 draft to help guide us. The 2019 draft, both at the time and in retrospect, is fascinating. Draft experts were extremely high on the top 3 in this draft, but down on the next tier of players. Zion Williamson, the biggest prize of the draft, came in with an amount of fanfare we have not really seen since Lebron James got drafted. Add Social Media to the equation and it makes for an extremely unique situation. That he had millions of followers upon entering the league, coupled with the fact that he looked like a generational athlete is why the original value on his Prizm Silver BGS 9.5 card was 1,056.25. At peak value, on August 1st, the card was valued at $2,720.00, and was last sold at $1,625.00.