Pokémon Company, Nintendo secures blockchain technology patent, potential for Pokémon card NFTs

The Japanese patent information platform J-PlatPat recently announced that Pokémon Company, a well-known game company under Nintendo, has obtained a patent for distributed ledger technology and NFT non-fungible tokens. This may be used for other undisclosed projects, and more details are still pending official announcement.

Why Digital Cards Become NFTs: Preserving the Emotional Value of Cards

A patent application reveals the future plans of the Pokémon Company for Pokémon cards. The company aims to achieve the goal of "preserving the emotional value of cards" in the game. Physical cards can be preserved or displayed as collectibles, with rare cards even being traded at high prices. However, digital cards stored in the game account cannot provide physical collectibility.

By transforming digital cards into NFTs (non-fungible tokens) using distributed ledger and blockchain technology, the concept of "preserving the emotional value of cards" can be realized. This allows users to freely buy, sell, and exchange cards on NFT platforms, further promoting transaction volume and generating revenue through fees.

Designing Card NFT Reward Mechanisms with Smart Contracts

The patent application also mentions that "rewards" will be provided based on battle results and player support. Specifically, these "reward mechanisms" are implemented through smart contracts on the blockchain. If players use NFTs to a certain extent and meet specific conditions, they will receive corresponding rewards.

Upcoming Pokémon Mobile Game: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Following the approval of the patent, news has surfaced about the upcoming release of the mobile game "Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket" by the Pokémon Company on October 30, 2024. The application is now available for pre-order on the App Store and Google Play, indicating an imminent game launch.

The Future Outlook of Pokémon NFT Integration

Although the patent application mentions NFT technology, unconfirmed reports suggest that the Pokémon Company has denied plans to adopt NFTs in this game.

The patent application does not specify the names of specific works, so these patents may be used for other works that the Pokémon Company has not yet announced. More details are awaited for official announcements.

From Comics and Cartoons to Games, Prices Stem from Emotions

From comics to cartoons, from the handheld Nintendo GameBoy to the ubiquitous mobile game Pokémon GO.

From buying a pack of Pokémon cards for 30 NTD at a bookstore to YouTuber Logan Paul's $5 million prized card.The charm of Pokémon is irresistible, carrying the childhood memories of several generations worldwide.And all of this is due to the love and emotion for Pokémon, which is why Nintendo has recognized this point. The future of Pokémon NFTs may reach unimaginable levels of popularity, and we eagerly await this development.