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@TheCardWall $1m in gacha volume in a week 28k biggest pull ~20% $WALL burned One hella goated & passionate @point_onefive dev with plenty things cooking in the pipeline. Crazy we've only been live for 7 weeks.
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The first wall to unite instead of divide 🔥
<My Intern Assignment: Exploring TheCardWall, The Alley, and Collector Crypt> Before doing this Intern assignment, I had already heard people talking about this card project. I often join Mike’s Happy Hour, and over the past few days I kept hearing people talk about card pulls, rare cards, and what they had managed to get. What stood out to me most was how excited everyone became when talking about cards — almost like kids again. @ClutchMarkets @OxSimpleFarmer That made me curious: Why are trading cards still so attractive to adults? So I started asking Mike more questions. He didn’t just introduce TheCardWall and The Alley,he explained the whole ecosystem, the user flow, and the logic behind it very clearly, including Collector Crypt, physical card custody, onchain ownership, and how collectors can eventually hold, trade, transfer, or redeem their cards. This Intern assignment also gave me the chance to experience @TheCardWall, especially its onchain CLAW experience : The Alley. This has become one of my favorite assignments so far because it combines the excitement of card pulling, the collectible value of real graded cards, and blockchain ownership. The Alley gives collectors the chance to pull real, professionally graded trading cards across multiple categories, including sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, Riftbound, Dragon Ball, and more. The fun part is that you never know what the next card will be. It could be a favorite character, a rare chase card, or even something with significant value. After trying it myself, I started to understand why people get so excited about cards. It is not just about “buying a card.” There is a mix of uncertainty, anticipation, surprise, and ownership. Even as an adult, it can bring back that childlike excitement. More importantly, The Alley is backed by real-world collectibles. It is supported by @Collector_Crypt, which connects physical collectibles with onchain ownership. It provides access to real graded-card inventory, insured custody, and the infrastructure that allows collectors to hold, trade, transfer, and eventually redeem physical cards. That helped me realize this is more than just a “card pulling game.” It is an attempt to connect real-world collectibles with onchain assets in a practical way. The CardWall experience is also very easy to understand. Card details, probabilities, and ownership information are clearly displayed. And if a card is not a good fit for your collection, the 72-hour Sell Back option gives collectors extra flexibility. I was also very lucky during this experience. I won a $50 reward from @mikecampbelltv MIKE’s space via @point_onefive giveaway, which gave me the chance to actually try the CLAW machine myself. Going from simply hearing other people talk about it to actually pulling cards and waiting to see the result was a really fun experience. It helped me understand much better why this format can be so engaging. In just 6 days, @TheCardWall handled $1M in trading cards. These are crazy numbers. This is crazy liquidity. A big thank you to my boss @CTuska for giving me this Intern assignment. Also, many thanks to Mike for sharing so much information during Happy Hour and for patiently explaining the ecosystem and every step of the process so clearly. This assignment didn’t just help me understand TheCardWall, The Alley, and Collector Crypt. It also helped me understand something much more interesting: Why trading cards can still make adults feel like kids again. Maybe that is part of the real magic of collecting — the anticipation, the surprise, and the joy of owning something that truly feels like yours. -----------------$$$----------------------------- 《我的 Intern 作业:探索 TheCardWall、The Alley 和 Collector Crypt》 其实在做这次 Intern 作业之前,我就已经听到大家在聊这个卡牌项目了。 我经常参加 Mike 的 Happy Hour,这几天也常听到大家谈抽卡、稀有卡和自己抽到了什么。最让我印象深刻的是,大家一聊到卡牌就特别兴奋,甚至有一点像孩子一样。 这也让我开始好奇:为什么卡牌会让成年人也这么着迷? 于是我认真向 Mike 请教。Mike 不只是介绍了 TheCardWall 和 The Alley,还把整个生态、操作流程,以及背后的逻辑都讲得很清楚,包括 Collector Crypt、实体卡托管、链上所有权,以及卡牌最终如何被持有、交易和赎回。 这次 Intern 作业,也让我真正体验了 @TheCardWall 的链上 CLAW 抽卡体验:The Alley。 这是我目前最喜欢的作业之一,因为它把抽卡的惊喜、真实评级卡的收藏价值,以及区块链所有权结合在了一起。 The Alley 让收藏者有机会抽到真实、专业评级的交易卡,涵盖体育卡、宝可梦、《海贼王》、Riftbound、《龙珠》等多个类别。 抽卡最有意思的地方,就是你永远不知道下一张会是什么。可能是喜欢的角色,也可能是稀有追逐卡,甚至是一张真正高价值的卡。 亲自体验之后,我终于有点明白,为什么大家提到卡牌时会那么兴奋。 这种感觉不只是“买一张卡”,而是包含了未知、期待、惊喜和拥有感。哪怕已经是成年人,也很容易在那一刻重新找到一种像孩子一样的快乐。 更重要的是,The Alley 背后有真实世界的收藏品支持。 它由 @Collector_Crypt 提供基础设施支持。Collector Crypt 连接实体收藏品与链上所有权,提供真实评级卡库存、保险托管,并让收藏者可以持有、交易、转移,最终赎回实体卡。 这也让我意识到,它不只是一个“抽卡游戏”,而是在尝试把真实收藏品和链上资产真正连接起来。 CardWall 的整体体验也很直观。卡牌、概率和所有权信息都展示得很清楚。如果抽到的卡不适合自己的收藏,72 小时 Sell Back 机制也给了收藏者更多灵活性。 这次我也非常幸运。在活动中,MIKE的抽奖刚好抽到了我,给了我 $50 奖励,让我真正去体验 CLAW machine。 从之前只是听别人讨论,到自己真正去抽、去看结果,这个过程非常有意思,也让我更能理解这种玩法为什么会吸引人。 @TheCardWall 在短短 6 天内就处理了 100 万美元的交易卡交易量。 这种把实体收藏卡和链上体验结合起来的模式,确实已经吸引到真实用户。 特别感谢我的 boss TUST 给我这次 Intern 作业机会。 也感谢 Mike 在 Happy Hour 里分享这么多信息,并耐心把整个生态和每一步操作讲清楚。 同时感谢 给我的奖励,也让我有机会真正亲自体验这个项目。 这次任务让我不只是了解了 TheCardWall、The Alley 和 Collector Crypt,也终于更理解了一件事:为什么卡牌会让这么多成年人依然像孩子一样兴奋。 也许收藏真正吸引人的地方,就是那份期待、惊喜,以及拥有一件真正属于自己的东西时的快乐。
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Going to card shows, taking a peak at someone's binder, and even browsing eBay... You always find something new to add to the wishlist. This one just speaks to me. I'd like a matching t-shirt.
Sneak peak at some of the craziest chases in The Alley from all sports, Pokémon, One Piece, Riftbound, and Dragon Ball. thecardwall.com/alley
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In September 2026, $947M was spent on trading cards. $607M was spent on eBay. On September 30, 2026, $25.6M was spent on trading cards. In just 6 days, @TheCardWall handled $1M in trading cards. These are crazy numbers. This is crazy liquidity.
$345,964 worth of trading cards have been KEPT on @TheCardWall from The Alley. The binders are filling and the universe is connecting.
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The EXACT card I was referencing in the @dutchee space yesterday. $125. Dug up an old photo from the day I pulled one out of the attic many years ago. Flashbulb memory: I remember after my father purchased this card for me, the store got robbed 🤦‍♂️ and while the thieves were running out of the shop dropping cards everywhere... I was just standing in the middle of the chaos smiling at my new best friend 😂
Yes, THICK STAMP is a thing 🤭 And its on the new ALL TIME HIGH pull from The Alley. This nostalgia BOMB is debatably the MOST iconic card that exists in the hobby: 1999 #4 Charizard HOLO R/(Thick Stamp (Beckett 8.5) The juice: - 1999 Base Set - the original English Pokémon TCG set. - 1st Edition - from the earliest release of the original set. - Shadowless - all English 1st Edition Base Set cards use the early shadowless card design. - Thick Stamp - a specific variation of the 1st Edition stamp. - BGS is generally more granular and demanding in how it evaluates and reports card condition, particularly because it scores centering, corners, edges, and surface separately. Congrats to TheCardWall member that hauled this one in. 🫡
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"I think you should sell it back" (nfa) 😂 Bro makes me laugh every time.
they always get you huh
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Borderline surreal... Pokemon is totally a thing.
EVERYONE STOP 🛑 One member went fishing for Megalodons and reeled in the newest big catch in The Alley... With a last sold comp today at $28,000, coming in at nearly 2X the previous ATH: Full-Art Mimikyu Pokemon 2018 Munch Retrospective Promo Japanese 289/SM-P PSA 10 HOLY SMOKES! 🤯 Only at thecardwall.com/alley powered by @Collector_Crypt
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Hi @Pokemon - why is Missingno not in the TCG yet? I've been waiting 28 years. See a lot of "video games that shaped me" posts. Decided to share this way. Fun Fact: the blank PS2 case is grand theft auto vice city. Took the cover off and told my mother it was a random blockbuster case that I forgot to return 🤣
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The term LEGEND is many times overused and I know many of you dislike the buzzword... BUT! I met one today. They are real. Our community is gold and you never know who you brush shoulders with in the chats. Thank you. 🙏
Machines climbing to $5,000 per spin and access to inventory insured all the way up to $280,000 PER CARD IS WILD! Wanted to take the time to point out that there are some REALLY amazing people in our community. Thanks to a member who requests not to be named, we have expedited the delivery of the high-end machines. Although few and far between, there are true diamonds in the rough. Looking forward to you meeting them. Enjoy! 🫡
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Honey B videos have easily become something I look forward to on my TL in 2026. 🫡
asked for luffy. got the pirate king. only on @TheCardWall
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Count me in!
TUESDAY @Unc_Show w/ me and @beijingdou Guest: @point_onefive from @TheCardWall joins us it's gonna get nerdy
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CONFESSION TIME - I play in "The Alley" more than I probably should and I use the excuse that I am "quality testing" each time. BUT 😂 I actually pulled a card that I've been looking for IRL for quite a long time. thecardwall.com/alley #selfishlyusingmyowngametodothingsilove
The Alley just produced something that will pay a full college tuition in the not-so distant future. 2021 Pokemon Japanese S-P #227 FA/Pikachu, Pokemon Stamp Box, PSA GEM MT 10 - Insured for $3,550 The definition of a GRAIL. Congrats to the winner! 💎
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Tune in.
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I must say... It has been a long time since a green candle got me excited. Charts are important to me personally because they are an immediate temperature gauge of the community's response to @TheCardWall efforts to create the most unique trading card experience. Please be careful of scams out there and trade responsibly. The CA should ONLY be copied from the OFFICIAL website: thecardwall.com footer
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@Collector_Crypt inventory now accessible through a new Gacha on Robinhood! $wall by @TheCardWall on Robinhood is taking off!
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Oh. My. Huge.
Congrats to the team on their launch 🥂 Collector Crypt RWAs are now available on Robinhood Chain through the Stonkbrokers ecosystem. What a time!
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"The Crane" faced unprecedented soft-launch demand from just a slice of TheCardWall community. You thought there was no inventory salvation... While tunneling on the "Out of Stock" sign on The Crane, you caught a glimpse of something flickering in the corner of your eye. Orange and Blue lights... A place where "anything goes." "The Alley" is a mysterious location off-the-wall with claw machines connecting you to 57,800 slabs valued at $7.1M USD. Open 24/7. Powered by the billion dollar titan of RWA's onchain. Thanks for the light. 🚬 PS: You've got Dragonball, Pokemon, One Piece, general anime, sports including soccer, baseball, and more. Let me know when you want machines over $250 per spin.
Introducing "The Alley" on @RobinhoodCrypto A mysterious location off-the-wall where anything goes. Claw machines connecting you to over 50K collectible trading cards valued at $54M USD. Open 24/7. Powered by @collector_crypt - the billion dollar titan of RWAs onchain. Thanks for the light. 🚬 thecardwall.com/alley
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PSA submission #1 = multiple weeks early. PSA submission #2 = multiple weeks late (still pending). PSA submission #1 = August fulfullment est. PSA submission #2 = September fulfillment est. PSA submission #1 = 64 card order. PSA submission #2 = 23 card order.
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Training your mind to thrive in a perpetual state of hunger isn't easy. You are too kind Crono. If anyone needs a monster discord dev who is constantly building / innovating, reach out to @Crono1000 and @m0bius - I trust these guys with the keys to my wallets. The cook has just begun. 🫡
Absolutely going insane is an understatement! My guy @point_onefive is one of the best in web3 and I'm beyond excited to see such amazing work come out of him again and again and again 🙌🙌 Get into @TheCardWall and trust the process. This dude is making waves. Period.
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