Lebron James 1/1s Hit the Blockchain on Heels of Career-Defining Record

If there’s one thing both physical and digital collectors appreciate, it’s the beauty of discovering and acquiring 1/1 editions.

A collector recently vaulted two rare 1/1 Lebron James autograph cards with us – hidden gems that have been carefully tucked away for over a decade. The cards were authenticated, insured, and securely vaulted by our partner, Brink’s, with 3D models created for each (see below). They can now be bought and sold on-chain anywhere in the world without needing to be shipped or re-authenticated each time, and can be redeemed from the vault by the given owner at anytime. In other words, they now bridge the physical and digital worlds as connected collectibles.

The timing couldn’t be better to have these unique physical Lebron cards on-chain, as he recently pulled off the unthinkable and broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record. At Courtyard, we’re also trying to push the limits of what’s possible. In our case, we’re striving to make it simple for anyone to bring traditional collectibles like these out of basements, display cases, and closets to turn them into connected collectibles that are easily discoverable and acquirable by collectors all over the world.

It’s tough to price collectibles of this tier. The current owner is considering listing them for sale, and if interested, you can keep an eye on them via the below links (or place an offer at any time through the usual steps). If you believe that Lebron can be considered one of the GOATs – especially in light of his recent historic record – then you know that these exceptional cards will only become more coveted by collectors and fans over time.

Have your own slabs sitting around? Easily bring them on-chain with Courtyard – join the waitlist here to get started.