Polygon NFT Sales Surpass Ethereum, Driven by Physical Collectibles

Sales tied to Polygon NFT projects just edged out Ethereum for the top spot, thanks to a physical collectibles project that's drawing serious buyer interest.

Polygon outpaced Ethereum in NFT sales for the first time, as physical collectibles drove up the Polygon sales to $22.1 million compared to Ethereum’s $21.8 million.

This shift occurred as Courtyard, a project connecting physical trading cards to digital tokens on the Polygon NFT network, sold $20 million in NFTs.

Polygon also topped Ethereum in user participation with over 39,000 unique buyers. Courtyard’s success highlights the growing interest in real-world asset integrations.

The project utilizes a virtual vending machine model to distribute collectible cards backed by secure vault storage, further enhancing its appeal.

Cronos (CRO) price surged 10% following a new agreement between Crypto.com and Trump Media to launch altcoin ETFs.

The announcement, which finalized a previously non-binding partnership, sparked renewed interest in CRO, the utility token of the Cronos blockchain.

Notably, the firm re-issued 70 billion CRO tokens that were previously declared burned in 2021. While some critics pointed out the implications of this move, the market responded positively to the confirmed ETF partnership.

Despite uncertainty surrounding ETF approvals, with more than 70 proposals pending, the Cronos (CRO) price reflected optimism that CRO could feature prominently in future ETF offerings backed by Trump Media.

The optimism in the market is also driven by the fact that the DEFI space is heating up again, as reported by CCIV Capital.

While many crypto projects rely on hype and future promises, BlockDAG is already delivering working tech with its live Beta Testnet.

On the network, developers can test smart contracts, launch dApps, and even create tokens and NFTs using simple, no-code tools.

This hands-on environment enables builders to explore BlockDAG’s capabilities ahead of the full mainnet release. The system’s underlying structure, a Directed Acyclic Graph, contributes to rapid transactions with minimal fees, resolving pain points that older blockchains still face.

The progress on the mining front is evident in the impressive numbers.

The X1 mobile miner app has been downloaded over one million times, showcasing the appeal of accessible, low-barrier entry-level mining. Moreover, more than 17,000 physical mining devices have been sold, demonstrating that the interest goes beyond casual curiosity.

Furthermore, developer engagement is heating up thanks to a $30 million grant program and hackathons in partnership with HackerEarth. These initiatives are not merely incentives but crucial components in fostering a complete ecosystem around the BDAG coin.

This development is being matched by strong market momentum. The BDAG presale has already raised over $216.7 million with more than 19.3 billion coins sold.

Starting at just $0.001, the coin has climbed to $0.0248 in batch 27, reflecting a 2380% increase in value.

As analysts tracking the project report, it could be among the top decentralised crypto performers by the end of 2025.

This projection is based not on hype but on what has already been implemented, tested, and scaled.

Polygon NFT sales outpaced Ethereum as physical collectibles drove up the Polygon sales to $22.1 million compared to Ethereum’s $21.8 million.

This shift occurred as Courtyard, a project connecting physical trading cards to digital tokens on the Polygon NFT network, sold $20 million in NFTs.

Polygon also topped Ethereum in user participation with over 39,000 unique buyers. Courtyard’s success highlights the growing interest in real-world asset integrations.

The project utilizes a virtual vending machine model to distribute collectible cards backed by secure vault storage, further enhancing its appeal.