In Brief
- New Marketplace Launch: Collect.anime.xyz, supported by Phygitals, offers a unique collectibles platform with purchasing tiers ranging from $50 to $1,000.
- Collectors Pass: Available from today, this pass offers discounts to members of whitelisted NFT communities, integrating further into the anime-centric blockchain, Animechain.
- Animechain Integration: A tailored Layer 3 blockchain that promises low transaction fees using the $ANIME token, set to host a new native marketplace.
Introduction of Collect.anime.xyz
Collect.anime.xyz is now live, presenting a fresh marketplace for collectors, backed by the innovative services of Phygitals, which ensures authentication and safekeeping of physical collectibles. With purchasing options segmented into three tiers—Base pack at $50, Ultra pack at $250, and Plus Ultra pack at $1,000—each offers a different quality of collectible and varying chances to obtain rarer items. Customers can opt to keep their purchase as an NFT or claim the actual physical item, which remains vaulted and insured until requested.
Release of the Collectors Pass
Concurrently with the platform’s unveiling, the Collectors Pass has been introduced, becoming available today at 12 PM PT. This pass, aimed at giving users discounted access, is exclusively available to members of select NFT communities including Azuki, Elementals, Beans, and Moonbirds. These groups are pivotal in the anime token space, with Azuki, Elementals, and Beans having received 37.5% of the total ANIME token supply during the January 2025 token generation event. Specific details of the discounts provided by the Collectors Pass will be released soon.
Planned Integration with Animechain
Though initially launching without a native marketplace, Collect.anime.xyz is set to expand onto Animechain, a Layer 3 blockchain that debuted in June 2025. This blockchain, utilizing $ANIME as its native gas token, is specially designed for anime-related transactions, promising reduced gas fees and enhanced transaction efficiency. This integration is part of the broader strategy to connect various aspects of the anime collectible and digital asset ecosystems.
The Role of Phygitals
Phygitals plays a critical role in the operational backbone of collect.anime.xyz by providing the infrastructure necessary for vaulting and redemption of physical collectibles. This system allows users to engage fluidly with both NFTs and physical items, adding flexibility and security to the collector’s experience. For instance, an owner of a $250 Ultra pack can decide whether to keep the NFT, sell it, or request the physical item to be sent from the vault, irrespective of the initial purchasing cost.
Development of the Animecoin Ecosystem
Founded by the Animecoin Foundation, this evolving ecosystem initially released its $ANIME token on January 23, 2025, across platforms like Ethereum and Arbitrum. Originating from the successful Azuki NFT collection, which generated over $300 million in sales, the foundation has since expanded its reach. This includes the introduction of Animechain’s mainnet, collaborations with major entities such as esports firm GameSquare Holdings, and the integration of $ANIME in e-commerce platforms like Shopify.
Expanding the Anime Market
Following the Gacha Grab launch in April 2024, which mimicked Japan’s popular gachapon systems, collect.anime.xyz aims to capitalize on the booming $60 billion anime market. The platform’s architecture supports 40,000 transactions per second, facilitating a robust collectible economy that melds physical and digital realms. As a spokesperson remarked, “I think this approach highlights the intersection of physical and digital collectibles in a compelling way.”