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    CARTE

    What is Carte?

    Carte is a digital collecting card platform from Manifold, the onchain publishing company backed by a16z Crypto, Initialized Capital, and Christie’s Ventures. The main highlight is simple: each pack comes with licensed artwork from real artists, and the artists get all the money from sales and royalties. No generative AI art and no unclear IP.

    The platform went into private beta with more than 50,000 people on the waitlist before Wave 001 opened in early 2026. The first collection comes from @StarweaveStudio — a tarot-inspired series where each card belongs to one of four suits: Wands (creativity), Swords (intellect), Cups (emotion), and Pentacles (wealth). You don’t need a crypto wallet to collect cards, but some cards can be redeemed for rewards on the blockchain.

    Ongoing

    Carte Airdrop Details

    Carte has not announced any tokens and there has been no official airdrop yet. The community is speculating because the waitlist has a referral system built in. Early participants who refer friends and opened Wave 001 packs are thought to be the most likely to get a reward if one is ever offered.

    For now, the tangible benefit is access. Wave 001 is live for users who secure a waitlist spot. Referral links are part of the sign-up flow, which suggests the team is tracking community growth — whether that data matters later is unknown.

    How to Participate in the Carte Airdrop

    Step 1: Visit the Carte website

    Enter your email address to join the waitlist. Once you receive the mail, confirm your entry.

    Step 2: Log In

    Go to the Carte website and sign in with the account you registered with (email or Google). If you have Wave 001 access, your reserved pack will be there.

    Step 3: Open Your Pack

    You will see four cards from the @StarweaveStudio set. Choose one to keep; discard the other three. You should take a moment to think about this choice because it will set your suit identity on the platform: Wands, Swords, Cups, or Pentacles.

    Step 4: Connect a Wallet (Optional)

    To get any on-chain rewards linked to certain cards, connect a Web3 wallet that works with Carte. If on-chain assets aren’t your top priority, you can skip this step. It’s not necessary for basic collecting.

    Step 5: Refer Friends

    Post your referral link on social media and share it with your friends. During the waitlist phase, referrals help you move up in line.

    Conclusion

    Carte is a digital collectibles platform that has a trustworthy team behind it and an artist-first model that isn’t common in this field. If the team announces any future rewards, people who opened Wave 001 packs early and referred friends will have the best chance of getting them.

    You're interested in more projects that do not have any token yet and could potentially airdrop a governance token to early users in the future? Then check out our list of potential retroactive airdrops to not miss out on the next DeFi airdrop!

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