$CARDS: What’s Next (Non-Drop info and more)

Two months in, and wow. We launched $CARDS not knowing what to expect—then you showed up. Since then we’ve more than tripled card inventory, are looking to open up our own vault, three new Gacha machines are on deck in the next 1–2 months, and… Non-drop V2.0 is coming.

This isn’t a “how-to game the system.” It’s a quick guide to how we’re thinking about rewards so you can use the platform the way you want to.

Later in the post we will introduce some initial rewards for holding $CARDS.

Airdrop V2.0 — What Matters

1) Gacha Volume (driven by Gacha points)

Still the core signal for engagement and our main revenue driver. The formula won’t be identical to last time, but keep these in mind:

• Lifetime Gacha points count.

• Current-quarter points count more than lifetime.

• Current-quarter referral points get a bonus.

2) TVL of Cards On-Chain

Last time, top recipients tended to have high on-chain card value—not because this category got a huge allocation, but because those users earned from multiple sources. On-chain TVL is a double dip: play Gacha, use the sniper, keep cards on-chain.

• Keeping cards on-chain costs nothing and helps your allocation.

• We’ll keep rewarding this, but to a lesser degree.

• On-chain cards add real liquidity, keep the ecosystem buzzing and are a metric of success.

3) TVL of Cards You’ve Redeemed

We didn’t reward redemptions last time. We will now.

• Redeeming is a strong product signal; we want you to use the platform your way.

• Rewarded once per card (no repeat credit for the same 1st ed Charizard every quarter).

4) Sniper

Love seeing power users hit categories like Ponchos (then) and One Piece (now). As Gacha, vaults, and growth settle, we’ll keep leveling this up. Keep firing—your usage guides our roadmap.

5) Card Club Holders

You’re our best ambassadors. The Card Club chat is where the real signal lives—deeper trading talk, less noise. Yes, there are perks.

The Logistics (a.k.a. Don’t Try to Time It)

• Snapshot timing: Not disclosed—on purpose. Prevents pre/post snapshot antics.

• Non-drop date: Also not disclosed. Same reason.

• Claim vs. direct airdrop: Undecided. There are tradeoffs (waste vs. re-engagement). Tell us what you prefer.

Anti-Sybil, Straightforward Math

• Linear, sybil-resistant. Splitting across 20 wallets? You’re wasting time and gas.

• As before, we’ll truncate tiny allocations at a certain minimum (last time ≈ $5 worth; exact new threshold TBD).

How to Maximize (Without Min-Maxing Your Life)

We’re not asking you to optimize your day around a non-drop. Use the platform as much—or as little—as makes you happy. If you want a free boost: share your referral code. That’s it.

$CARDS: For the Holders

We see you. Thank you.

Starting now, here’s what you get—every month:

• Snapshot of $CARDS holders

• Free Gacha packs based on how many $CARDS you hold

• 3 winners (weighted by holdings) randomly drawn monthly:

  • 1 Legendary + 2 Epics (we will open packs until we hit)

  • Pulled live on stream by AuTEC

This is not a replacement for buybacks—those are still coming. We need to see first what our cash and operating needs will be when we open the vault.