Our Mission
TCG Tokenization is an independent editorial intelligence platform dedicated to providing institutional-grade analysis of the trading card tokenization ecosystem. We cover the convergence of the $21.4 billion traditional trading card market with the multi-trillion dollar real-world asset (RWA) tokenization wave — providing the research, compliance analysis, market data, and strategic frameworks that investors, platforms, regulators, and collectors need to navigate this rapidly evolving space.
Our editorial mission is to serve as the bridge between the collectibles industry and institutional finance. We believe that the tokenization of physical collectibles represents one of the most compelling applications of blockchain technology — transforming illiquid, opaque, and geographically fragmented markets into transparent, instantly tradeable, and globally accessible digital asset markets. We exist to illuminate this transformation with the analytical rigor typically reserved for traditional financial research.
Editorial Team
TCG Tokenization is led by Donovan Vanderbilt, Founder and Editor-in-Chief. Donovan holds an MBA from Imperial College London and brings extensive experience in government advisory, institutional banking, and fintech entrepreneurship to the platform. Based in Vevey, Switzerland, Donovan operates across English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and German, providing the multilingual and cross-jurisdictional perspective essential for covering a global market.
Donovan's background spans strategic advisory for sovereign entities, institutional banking across European and Middle Eastern markets, and entrepreneurial ventures in the fintech and digital assets space. This combination of institutional finance expertise and digital asset understanding positions TCG Tokenization to serve audiences ranging from family offices evaluating alternative asset allocations to compliance officers navigating multi-jurisdictional tokenization regulations.
The editorial team includes analysts with expertise in blockchain infrastructure, regulatory compliance across EU (MiCA), US (SEC), and Gulf (VARA) frameworks, quantitative market analysis, and the trading card collectibles market. All contributors are subject to our Editorial Policy and disclosure requirements.
What We Cover
Our coverage is organized across four research verticals, each addressing a critical dimension of the tokenized TCG ecosystem:
Infrastructure Analysis — We examine the technical architecture behind card tokenization: custody solutions and vault networks operated by security firms like Brink's, blockchain rail selection (Polygon, Solana, Immutable X), smart contract design, and platform technology stacks.
Compliance & Regulation — We track and analyze the regulatory frameworks shaping tokenized collectibles across jurisdictions. This includes the EU's MiCA regulation, SEC guidance on digital assets, Dubai's VARA framework, and the evolving legal classification of tokenized physical assets.
Market Intelligence — We provide data-driven analysis of trading volumes, platform comparisons, token economics, ecosystem mapping, and competitive dynamics. Our data is sourced from on-chain analytics, platform disclosures, and institutional research.
Investment Analysis — We evaluate tokenized cards as an asset class, covering fractional ownership models, DeFi collateralization strategies, portfolio construction, valuation frameworks, and comprehensive risk analysis. All investment content carries prominent disclaimers — we provide analysis, not advice.
Our Standards
Every piece of content published on TCG Tokenization must pass five quality gates before publication. We ask: Would McKinsey publish this? Would Google's quality raters score this "Highest"? Would a Bloomberg Terminal user share this? Does this pass AdSense Policy Review? Is this 10× better than what currently ranks first for its target query? Only content that satisfies all five criteria reaches our audience.
We source from official government publications, peer-reviewed research, institutional reports, verified on-chain data, and direct platform disclosures. Our fact-checking process involves multi-source verification and expert review. Content is reviewed quarterly and updated as new data emerges. Errors are corrected promptly with dated correction notes. Full details are available in our Editorial Policy.
Our Network
TCG Tokenization operates as the institutional analysis arm of a broader coverage network. Our partner site, tokenizedtcg.com, provides real-time market data, platform tracking, and ecosystem mapping for the consumer audience. Together, these properties serve every participant in the tokenized TCG ecosystem — from first-time collectors to institutional asset managers.
Design & Technology
The TCG Tokenization digital platform was designed and built by Bureau Helix, Geneva — a design practice specializing in institutional intelligence platforms. The design approach combines Swiss typographic precision with editorial depth, creating an interface that serves both rapid information scanning and deep analytical reading. Built for performance, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.
Contact
For editorial inquiries, corrections, partnership proposals, or general questions, please reach us at editorial@tcgtokenization.com. Our registered address is in Vevey, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. See our Contact page for additional details.