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# Introduction

## Project Goal

The goal of this project is to create a **real-time trading terminal for Pokémon cards on the Solana blockchain**. The platform aims to combine the functionality of a traditional collectible card marketplace with the speed and transparency of blockchain-based trading, allowing users to buy, sell, and track Pokémon cards using SOL as the payment currency.

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## Core Idea

The core idea is to build a **Dexscreener-style interface** for Pokémon cards, where each card is represented with up-to-date market data pulled from trusted sources such as **CardMarket** and **TCGplayer**. Users can view historical price trends, current bids and asks, and trade cards directly through the terminal, all in **real SOL value**.

The terminal acts as a bridge between **traditional card market data** and **on-chain trading**, providing a seamless experience for collectors and traders to interact with the Pokémon card market using blockchain technology.

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## Key Features

* **Real-Time Price Tracking**
  * Aggregates Pokémon card prices from multiple sources (CardMarket, TCGplayer).
  * Converts card prices from fiat currencies (USD, EUR) to SOL using live exchange rates.
* **Bid / Ask Trading System**
  * Users can place buy (bid) and sell (ask) orders for individual cards.
  * Matching engine executes trades automatically based on order book data.
* **Historical Price Charts**
  * Visualize card price trends over time.
  * Helps users identify market movements and make informed trading decisions.
* **SOL Payments Integration**
  * Users pay with SOL directly through wallet integration (Phantom, Solflare).
  * Supports escrow or proof-of-purchase for physical card delivery.
* **Collector-Friendly Interface**
  * Detailed card metadata: rarity, set, condition, edition, images.
  * Search, filter, and sort cards by price, rarity, or set.


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