Whale.io has launched its $WHALE NFT collection on the Solana blockchain, advancing the rollout of its native token ahead of the platform’s Token Generation Event (TGE).
The $WHALE NFTs are issued as fully tradable digital cards that introduce a new utility layer to the Whale ecosystem. Each card contains a fixed amount of $WHALE tokens locked on-chain and backed on a 1:1 basis, allowing holders to redeem the NFTs at any time for the underlying tokens. Minting is now live exclusively on mintwhale.io, with secondary trading available on marketplaces including Magic Eden.
According to Whale.io, the new structure positions $WHALE as a hybrid asset, combining the collectible nature of NFTs with the intrinsic value of a native token. While functioning like standard NFTs that can be transferred or sold freely, the cards also provide instant, on-chain verification of their locked token value. Holders can unlock and return the $WHALE tokens to the Whale.io platform whenever needed.
By allowing tokens to be converted into tradable NFTs, the system supports liquidity and sustained community engagement. The cards also lower the barrier to entry for new users, who can access the Whale ecosystem directly through secondary markets without participating in traditional play-to-earn mechanics.
In addition, the NFTs offer a seamless way for existing players to top up their $WHALE balances. Users with low token holdings can purchase cards on secondary marketplaces and redeem them instantly for playable tokens, enabling continued access to games, battle passes, and rewards.
Whale.io emphasized that all $WHALE NFTs remain transparently backed by real tokens at all times, ensuring that value is anchored and fully verifiable on-chain.
Upcoming features include a Staking mechanism (locking liquid $WHALE into cards) and a dedicated Token Swapping interface for one-click redemption. Whale.io has also reaffirmed its commitment to regular market buybacks followed by permanent token burns to support long-term token health.
Community members are invited to follow @Whalegames_en on X for real-time mint updates, secondary market insights, and announcements on future roadmap milestones.
