Donald Trump's extensive network and business sectors are reportedly planning to launch a cryptocurrency game based on Monopoly this month. Trump, a long-time fan of the game, previously released a licensed spin-off in 1989.
Bill Zanker, who helped launch Trump's Non-Fungible Tokens and TRUMP meme coin, is leading the development. However, with little information disclosed about the cryptocurrency elements, the community's reaction is skeptical.
Trump to Launch Cryptocurrency Monopoly Spin-off
The intersection of blockchain and gaming is used for various purposes from tap-to-earn tokens to Non-Fungible Token use cases. A surprising new element is expected to emerge soon. According to a new report, Trump's family will soon launch a cryptocurrency game loosely based on Monopoly.
While exact details are somewhat unclear, journalists have confirmed several key facts. This Monopoly game is being led by Bill Zanker, who has a long history with Trump, and who launched Non-Fungible Tokens with Trump in 2023 and was involved with the TRUMP token.
Though it's unclear when they renewed their partnership, the game is expected to launch this month. According to anonymous sources, players will be able to earn in-game currency, which is presumed to be the cryptocurrency element.
Developers have directly compared the game to Monopoly, and the rules are likely to be similar. Additional reports suggest that Zanker is trying to purchase the IP rights to the 1980s Trump Monopoly spin-off board game.
This means potential difficulties could arise with the IP if Monopoly's owner does not license another spin-off to Trump. Even if the cryptocurrency game does not use the Monopoly brand, Hasbro could sue if the gameplay is substantially similar.
The online cryptocurrency community's reaction so far has been disbelieving. Users are calling Trump's cryptocurrency-themed Monopoly spin-off a "joke", suggesting it's an attempt to "extract maximum value" from his supporters, and labeling the developers as "the biggest manipulators".
Despite potential upside for retail investors, the opportunity to profit seems narrow.
A user said: "Are we about to witness another Trump family scam? Trump is reportedly a big Monopoly fan. Zanker claims this isn't a MONOPOLY GO! clone but confirmed the game exists and is set to launch by the end of April. Is the circus coming to town, or is this a massive pump?"
It's difficult to assess the potential impact of this game on cryptocurrency, as there is almost no information about its tokenomics. For example, in Monopoly, users must use in-game currency to play the game.
Will this be a key element in the Trump version? Will the in-game currency include TRUMP meme coin? How will users extract value? These details are likely to remain unanswered until an official announcement is made.
