Billionaire and Ex-US President Donald Trump Launches Official NFT Project – This is What You Need to Know

cryptonews.com:

Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has released his first collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that portrays him in various guises, including a superhero, astronaut, and cowboy. 

Called "Trump Cards," the collection is available exclusively on the website CollectTrumpCards.com. It features a series of digital "cards" depicting the former president in various iconic poses and situations, which include Trump as a muscle-bound wrestling champion, Trump holding a basketball, and even Trump in space. 

"These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!" Trump reportedly said. He added that the cards, costing $99 (£81) each, "would make a great Christmas gift." 

There are a total of 45,000 NFTs all minted on Polygon, a layer-two scaling solution that runs alongside the Ethereum blockchain and allows for speedy transactions and low fees. 

Buyers will also be entered into a sweepstake, with the chance of winning prizes including a gala dinner or a game of golf with Trump. The former president said the digital cards were "very much like a baseball card, but hopefully much more exciting."

"These are just like baseball cards, but you collect them digitally, on your computer or phone. All you need is an email address and a credit card to start collecting 1, 10, 20, or 100. Instantly become part of a new league of collectors," the collection's website reads. 

Notably, the website clearly states that funds raised from the NFTs won't be used for Donald Trump's presidential campaign. In mid-November, Trump announced that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest.

Data by OpenSea shows that the entire collection has already sold out. Furthermore, the