Whale.io officially launched the $WHALE NFT collection on Solana on December 14, 2025, marking the new pre-market phase ahead of the upcoming token release event (TGE).
Details about the launch:
Purpose: This launch is part of the roadmap for introducing the native $WHALE token of the platform, allowing users to participate in the Whale.io ecosystem before the TGE.
Liquidity and utility:
$WHALE NFTs allow holders to convert tokens into tradable cryptocurrency assets, supporting liquidity and ongoing ecosystem activities.
They also allow new participants to easily join the ecosystem by purchasing cards on the Magic Eden marketplace, bypassing the traditional gaming process to earn money.
Support mechanism: Each NFT card is transparently backed by real $WHALE, ensuring that its value is always anchored and can be fully verified on-chain.
Current utility: The $WHALE token continues to serve as the native currency in Whale Originals games, which can be used for gaming, purchasing Battlepass, receiving staking rewards, and other exclusive features on the platform.
NFT Bridge: Previously, in April 2025, Whale.io announced an NFT bridge to transfer the Whale NFT collection from the TON blockchain to Solana, in order to reach a new audience thanks to Solana's fast structure and low costs.
The anticipated TGE event is expected to take place in the near future, and this NFT launch is an important step towards that event.
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