Quidd Brings Your Favorite Collectibles Into the Age of NFTs

Home to hobbyists and enthusiasts since 2016, Quidd is poised to make a big splash in the NFT scene.

If you’ve paid attention to the headlines lately, you probably noticed how everyone seems to be minting non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Without a doubt, 2021 has turned out to be a banner year for NFTs, with sales volume surging to $10.7 billion in the third quarter. But as companies rush into the market for digital collectibles, you might wonder: Who really understands and appreciates what makes them special?

Quidd was founded in 2016 as a platform for collectors. The earliest Quidd users — our OG collectors — were true enthusiasts who spent time and money collecting for the pure joy of it. For some, their collection is a trip down memory lane with a beloved brand or character, while for others, it is about the ultimate satisfaction of completing an all-star lineup (and the bragging rights that come with it).

Quidd collectors, which now exceed 7,000,000, know that our platform respects and rewards their passion. We pioneered a tamper-resistant inventory, randomized serialization, inventory verifiability, and third-party publishing — features that were ahead of their time. We also secured partnerships and licensing agreements with 325 top global brands across media and entertainment industries.

And now we’re making another giant leap.

Taking Your Collection to the Next Level With Blockchain

Earlier this year, Quidd introduced Cash Account, a feature that gives users a way to conduct aftermarket transactions for their collectibles. The reception has been spectacular: even at the beta stage, thousands of users have discovered that their Quidd collections now bring additional value to their lives. As the market matures, every overlooked gem has the chance of turning into a cash windfall.

While your cherished digital collection gains real-world value, Quidd recognizes that there are higher standards for security and preservation. You want to keep your collectibles safe, take them wherever you go, and be able to do whatever you want with them — the same expectations that you would have for physical items.

These needs are perfectly met by the blockchain, a decentralized network that is resistant to tampering and accidental loss. An NFT is a unique digital asset that is stored on the blockchain. Through the process of “minting,” you can turn your collectibles into NFTs and make them safer and more easily tradeable. Taken together, NFTs and the blockchain represent a promising future for digital collectibles, and you can take part in it too!

Quidd Integrates NFT Functionality in a Unique Way

Quidd presents a hybrid solution where users can enjoy a familiar front-end experience, while the back-end systems are extended and enhanced by blockchain and NFT features. Unlike other NFT marketplaces, Quidd has spent more than five years cultivating an off-chain product, business, and community. We understand the importance of choice. Collectors get to decide whether to mint NFTs (and on which blockchain), meaning that control over your collection will always rest with you.

Think of the process of minting NFTs as authenticating, grading, insuring, and vaulting a prized baseball card that you came across in an old collection.

On Quidd’s platform, minting NFTs is an optional way for collectors to preserve the value of their items over the long run. Just to be clear, our services will remain accessible whether you are interested in blockchain functionality or not. For example, just-for-fun items might be kept off-chain and stored on Quidd’s servers, while more valuable items can be minted as NFTs for permanence or profit.

We believe that Quidd’s NFT functionality will appeal to both diehard OG collectors and new users, which will help our ecosystem grow and thrive. Besides NFTs, we will also introduce our native $QUIDD tokens with a range of uses and benefits — stay tuned for our upcoming tokenomics article for more!

About Quidd

Quidd is the original digital collectibles and NFT marketplace. For over five years, Quidd has facilitated the issuance, sale, and exchange of limited-edition, officially licensed digital collectibles, featuring more than 325 of the world’s most popular brands, including Marvel, Disney, Game of Thrones, Rick and Morty, and more.

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