Collector Club Interview: Alladan Flinn on Real Scarcity

 

Collector Club caught up with our founder Alladan Flinn for an hour-long dive into why trading cards still slap when you keep them finite, honest, and art-first. It's a solid read for anyone who loves the rip but hates the mystery math behind it.

Read the full interview

Why Collectors Vibe With Based Trading Cards

Transparency over mystery

We publish finite print runs and avoid parallel rainbows that blur true supply. When we say a card is rare, you can actually verify it. Odds should be promises, not vibes.

Education without the eye-roll

Cards double as bite-size money history and culture. They're designed to teach without starting a fight at the dinner table.

The rebrand story

We shifted from "Bitcoin Trading Cards" to Based Trading Cards so people see physical art collectibles first. Our pillars remain: verifiable scarcity, clear edition sizes, and art that actually looks good in a slab.

Notes From the Founder's Interview

Alladan discussed the deep philosophy that drives our production process. We avoid on-demand fluff because if a company can "print more later," the pack odds aren't real. Our supply stays honest because it's truly finite from the moment of the drop.

This project was built after years of deep hobby research, talking directly with collectors instead of just chasing trend lines. Looking ahead, the team is expanding the universe with Satoshi's Heroes. This expansion includes deeper world-building, 3D environments, and physical redemptions that feel worthy of the chase. Whether you're hunting for the latest serial-stamped hits in our Series 3 Collection or looking to decorate your gallery with The Based Poster Collection, our mission remains clear: real art for real collectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Based Trading Cards use on-demand printing? No, every release has a strictly finite print run disclosed before launch.

  • What makes the cards "educational"? Each card is designed to spark curiosity and honor the history of money and decentralization.

  • Where can I track my rarity hits? We recommend checking our Trading Cards by Collection page to view our full release history and print run stats.

Community Shout-out

Big thanks to Sam Gascoyne and the Collector Club crew for the thoughtful convo and for giving indie projects real ink.

Physical art collectible; zero token inside. Non-funded.

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