Trading Cards with a Digital Twist

Guess what, art lovers? The folks over at objkt just turned the world of digital art upside down with a fun new invention: Kento’s trading cards! These aren’t your average cards, we’re talking about a wild mashup of physical collectibles and stunning digital art that hit the Kickstarter ground running.

Kento’s Kickstarter Success

In just 24 hours, Kento managed to rake in over $100,000! That’s right — a whopping 2,000% of its original goal. By Thursday morning, a total of 447 backers were throwing their cash into the digital art pool, proving that sometimes people just want to collect cool stuff without needing to decipher complex crypto mysteries.

The Kento Experience

Now, let’s dive into what makes Kento special. Imagine opening a pack of trading cards, filled with art instead of dusty sports stats. Each pack contains five cards across seven levels of rarity, and every card is not just a pretty face; it’s a gateway to owning impactful digital artwork. Yes, they mean business!

Scratch and Claim!

Packaged within these magical cards is a clever little QR code hiding under a scratch-off layer. Scratch if you dare! This link will grant you ownership of the corresponding digital piece. Or, if you fancy maintaining the pristine beauty of your new card, just keep it unscratched and enjoy it as a physical relic.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Kento comes at a time when NFTs have taken collectors on a rollercoaster ride of emotions — from sky-high thrill to sudden dips. Let’s be honest, for newbies, the whole idea of digital art, crypto wallets, and on-chain transactions can feel like trying to read hieroglyphics. Kento derails all that by saying, “Hey! Just open a pack like you did as a kid!” How refreshing!

The Concept Behind Kento

This idea sprouted after five years of hard work from the team that launched objkt in 2021, now boasting more than seven million dazzling digital pieces. Kento flips the standard NFT approach on its head. Instead of figuring out how to snag an artwork online, you find a physical card first, making the process fun and accessible.

Meet the Artists

The first Kento collection proudly sports a theme dubbed ‘Web Nostalgia,’ inspired by the quirky and chaotic early days of the internet. Featuring 40 artists, it includes Los Angeles’ very own Amber Vittoria, UK sensation George Goodwin (aka OMGiDRAWEDit), and generative artist Kazumasa Teshigawara, lovingly called qubibi.

The Thrill of Rarity

Goodwin couldn’t be happier with the card format, explaining how the rush of opening a blind pack brings that nostalgic thrill back. Think about it — the unknown possibilities and excitement of rarity, wrapped up with some fantastic digital artwork. It’s a win-win!

Nostalgia, Reinvented

Speaking of nostalgia, qubibi takes it up a notch with his artwork tables, harking back to the days of HTML tables when we all thought web design was some kind of magic. It transforms those early days into an endlessly nested digital wonderland.

Paying Artists

Kento is also shaking up how artists get paid. They receive money upfront, plus a slice of ongoing revenue from pack sales, keeping the dreams alive long after the initial wave. Talk about a fairytale for creators!

Why It Matters Now

The funds raised through Kickstarter will help produce the first series of physical cards and pave the way for future adventures. With the campaign open until October 1 and shipping rewards expected in December 2026, the early buzz is promising. It’s quite a feat to hit 2,000% of the funding goal in such a short time, especially when digital art isn’t in the mainstream limelight like it used to be.

Happiness in a Pack

Kento isn’t here to bring back the NFT frenzy; it’s blending a delightful experience of owning digital art with collectibles that people know and love. So here’s to the first 447 backers — let the pack tearing commence!