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.























