This isn’t just an ordinary collectible; it lays bare power, faith, and greed across 54 cards. The 15 core forces—once hidden within blockchain networks—are now front and center: from Wall Street’s distant predators, to hackers prowling in the shadows, to hapless newcomers (“the harvested”) bleeding out from their first steps. Every character steps onto the grand stage of this intense “drama of power.”
Some call Web3 a “Utopia of Freedom,” while others mock it as entertainment in a “playground for the exploited.” Regardless of whether you’re a tech optimist or a philosophical pessimist, these cards reveal in unflinching and raw terms that the battle for power within blockchain is far fierier and far stranger than you could imagine.
This deck of cards isn’t just paper; it’s an intricate snapshot of the Web3 ecosystem. As you hold a hand, you don’t just see price charts, whitepapers, or Discord threads—you glimpse manic speculation under the spotlight, chilling confrontations in dark alleys, and the lonely struggles of idealists. Each card captures the deepest stories rooted in this industry. Whether it’s the “Game of Power” or the tangled web of ambition and belief, the deck unravels it all.
King Joker: “Power is power.”
The King sits on a throne constructed of regulations and policies, holding a golden scepter that symbolizes authority. Seated at the highest level, he doesn’t need to play the game—he is the game’s ultimate card. Just a single concept from him is enough to unsettle the entire market. Even in this supposedly “decentralized” world, his radiance of old-order dominance still commands respect.
Queen Joker: “Don’t touch my on-chain ATM.”
The Queen, masked in anonymity, dances her fingers across the keyboard, converting every vulnerability into treasure. She’s the chaos factor: breaking systems, manipulating consensus, exploiting flaws—every gap in a smart contract is her goldmine. Nestled in cryptographic crevices, she strikes swiftly and leaves entire protocols shaken in her wake.
Ace of CEX: “You dance in my hand.”
A tall tycoon in a top hat towers over a marionette stage, controlling strings attached to a building with “EXCHANGE” etched upon it. Below, ordinary investors rush forward with bags of cash, believing they’re dancing freely. But with a single pull of the strings, he freezes withdrawals, crashes prices, or invokes risk controls. For all its “decentralization,” the real power centers off the chain, operating with quiet omnipotence.
King of Venture Capital: “Decentralized? I’m still your sugar daddy.”
Resplendent in a sleek suit, the VC King rides atop a golden unicorn while brandishing a contract labeled “AGREEMENT.” His aura radiates assurance, as though declaring: “Even consensus bends to me.” VCs are both angels and demons; they hold the framework of the game. Dreamers must court their resources—and in doing so, must concede to their rule.
Queen of Whales: “Guys, look down!”
Decked out in a three-piece suit and a dollar hat, this oversized predator’s absurd grin and bloated belly speak volumes. Beneath her feet lies an unseen price curve. When she moves, she stirs whirlpools that drag retail investors into the depths. She raises her hand, and the storm roars; she withdraws, leaving only mud and blood behind.
Jack of Market Makers: “I drew the K-line.”
A sharply dressed gentleman dons a top hat, but below his waist emerge eight tentacles, holding major cryptocurrencies. He exists simultaneously as director, scriptwriter, and lead actor—manipulating, stabilizing, and profiting from the markets. His every action—from order placement to market intervention—creates a haze. “I drew the K-line,” he says confidently. Welcome to the fog of the market.
From pinnacle to base, from the dark web to the spotlight, the Web3 Pyramid Playing Cards peel back layer after layer of illusions. They reveal how those shouting “decentralization” are often clinging to the ancient rules of power and capital.
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