- Trump plans to launch an NFT-based real estate game by April 2025.
- The game may be part of a wider Trump blockchain ecosystem.
- Hasbro denies ties, raising Monopoly-style game IP concerns.
Trump has recently launched a new plan to combine blockchain technology with interactive gaming. In cooperation with long-time associate Bill Zanker, Trump is working on plans to release a video game based on a board game like Monopoly. It is an online real estate-based application in which users can construct their buildings in a city and earn in-app money through the blockchain.
Inside sources reveal that the game will incorporate non-fungible tokens to signify virtual assets. Although the mechanics have not been announced yet, the structure is said to be similar to Monopoly GO! It promises that players will receive rewards and levels for owning and managing virtual property. Its release is nonetheless expected by the end of April 2025.
Blockchain Integration and Unclear Technical Details
The game’s tokenization would be linked to Non-Fungible Tokens(NFTs) or other forms of tokens despite the lack of information regarding specific blockchain integration, contracts, and economics. This project may indirectly relate to stablecoins and other DeFi tools; however, the Trump family and Zanker’s representatives have not disclosed the detailed technology plan.
The real estate mogul has not publicly discussed his crypto plans. However, trademark applications made by DTTM Operations, the company managing Trump’s branding assets, indicate that preparations for further development might be underway. Other applications relate to digital goods, tokenized virtual commodities and retail solutions for virtual goods. These developments suggest that the game might be part of a broader blockchain environment named after Trump.
NFT Expand Portfolio of Crypto Initiatives
This gaming venture is among several crypto-based businesses linked to Trump. These are Trump-based NFTs, a memecoin associated with FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT LLC, and a stablecoin project. Moreover, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have been identified as holding a stake in Bitcoin mining company Hut 8, indicating further family engagement with digital asset.
Zanker has been instrumental in these ventures. He was responsible for Trump’s NFTs and has stayed involved with several other crypto projects into the future. Other previous activities include creating the corporate structure for the memecoin and its distribution.
It has also raised concerns over similarities to other forms of Intellectual Property. Sources claimed the gameplay resembled Monopoly GO, but Zanker dismissed such comparisons as mere speculation. However, Monopoly’s publisher – Hasbro – has taken a stand and stated that they have not authorized their brand to participate in any crypto projects associated with Trump.
In 1989, Trump also produced Trump: The Game, a Monopoly-style business game based on real estate. Another source suggested that in 2024, Zanker sought to buy back the rights of the original game from Hasbro but was told that Hasbro no longer owned them. It is also understood that the new project was in the planning even before Trump’s recent presidential race.
Strategic Positioning Within a Pro-Crypto Policy Framework
The Trump move into crypto gaming comes amid upcoming policy changes that embrace blockchain and digital assets. The former President of the United States proposed creating a state reserve of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He has also supported bills that highlight the promotion of the crypto market.
These policy stances, when viewed together with other private business interests, have created issues of conflict of interest. Nevertheless, Eric Trump stressed that the family decided to turn to crypto not because of the ongoing political campaign but because of interest. Launching the NFT-based game is a new addition to their growing entrenchment in the digital asset industry.
