Topps' first baseball card NFTs arrive April 20

NFTs are coming to MLB baseball cards.

Topps revealed on Monday its plans for 2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball NFT, which arrives next Tuesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. Eastern. There will be 50,000 six-card standard packs made ($5) and 24,090 premium 45-card packs made ($100).

Non-fungible tokens will be made using images of 2021 Topps flagship cards with them being "digitally enhanced and creatively reimagined" as part of the release.

“The partnership between Major League Baseball, MLB Players, Inc. and Topps has delighted collectors and fans for generations, celebrating the legendary players and iconic moments that have defined America’s Pastime,” said Tobin Lent, Topps' VP & GM of Digital Sports & Entertainment, in a prepared release. “Our MLB blockchain NFT series debut marks a historic moment in the modern evolution of collecting for both traditional and new collectors. We’re excited to bring almost a decade’s worth of digital collectibles innovations to 2021 Topps Series 1 and provide another fun avenue for fans to collect their favorite heroes and moments with secure digital ownership on the blockchain.”

Series 1 will have standard and premium packs as mentioned with NFTs having classifications. There will be common, uncommon, rare, super rare, epic, epic exclusive and legendary exclusive NFTs and the lineup and scarcity details can be seen here. Topps promises "motion graphics, nostalgic card templates and other digital flourishes that provide deeper engagement."

“As collectibles enjoy a breakout moment with NFTs and blockchain technology, we can’t think of a better way to honor the legendary players from years past and look forward to the incredible careers ahead of today’s stars and breakout rookies,” said Evan Kaplan, Managing Director of MLB Players. “These Topps cards offer a new innovative way for today’s collectors and fans to connect with their favorite stars.”

The first 10,000 people who request email alerts for Series 1 can get a free MLB Opening Day NFT pack by signing up here.

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