Tropix.io

What Tropix.io does

Tropix.io is a curated, decentralized NFT marketplace purpose-built for contemporary Brazilian and Latin American digital art. The platform runs on Ethereum-based smart contracts with Polygon (MATIC) support and uses Coinbase Commerce for custodial wallet onboarding. Artists must apply and be approved through a whitelist process, after which they can mint unique tokens via Tropix smart contracts, list fixed-price sales or scheduled/reserve auctions, and configure royalties of up to 20% that are automatically distributed on secondary sales. The marketplace supports a roster of approximately 86 artists and 363+ artworks, with inventory sourced through partnerships with 24+ Brazilian galleries including historically significant venues such as Galeria Raquel Arnaud (founded 1973) and Galeria Millan, and through direct artist applications.

Tropix monetizes through a 5% marketplace transaction fee applied to both primary and secondary sales, plus the platform-native "Tropix Token" credit that users obtain by depositing Ethereum. Distribution is event-driven: the company maintains physical presence at ArtRio, SP-Arte, CCXP, and Art Basel Miami Beach, and ties themed "Drops" to these fairs to generate visibility and transactional volume. Go-to-market combines product-led self-service (web marketplace) with a gallery-referral channel and an editorial site (editorial.tropix.io) that publishes artist interviews and art criticism. The company is privately held, incorporated in Delaware, and headquartered in Intercession City, USA, while operating primarily into Brazil and the broader LATAM art market.

The business has raised a single disclosed $2,000,000 funding round in October 2021 from 2TM (lead) and Norte Ventures, with no subsequent external financing reported. The company was founded by Daniel Chor (CEO) and Guilherme Nigri (co-founder & COO) and operates with an 11–50 employee footprint. Tropix does not disclose revenue, transaction volume, or active user counts, and has no documented AI/ML capabilities, positioning differentiation entirely on curation, gallery relationships, and integration with established art-market infrastructure rather than on technological novelty.

Name

Tropix.io

Legal name

Tropix.io, Inc.

Website

https://tropix.weblock.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tropix.io is a curated NFT marketplace on Ethereum and Polygon that serves Brazilian and Latin American contemporary artists, galleries, and collectors. It generates revenue through a 5% transaction fee on primary and secondary sales and supports up to 20% artist royalties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NFT Art Marketplace

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (523210), Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Art & 1/1 Digital Art NFT Marketplaces (FSADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

NFT Marketplaces & Aggregators (primary/secondary, discovery, cross-market routing) (FSAPAFAB)

Keywords

• NFT marketplace
• Digital art platform
• Smart contract minting
• Curated art tokens
• Secondary art sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Intercession City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marketplace Transaction Fees: Tropix collects a 5% marketplace fee on every sale of Tropix Items on the marketplace. This applies to both primary sales and secondary market transactions.
2. Secondary Market Royalties: Artists select royalty percentages up to 20% on secondary sales. These are automatically collected and distributed via smart contracts when collectors resell NFT items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tropix operates a curated, decentralized NFT marketplace on the Ethereum blockchain where vetted artists and partner galleries mint and sell unique digital artworks to collectors. The platform uses proprietary smart contracts to execute primary sales, scheduled and reserve auctions, and automate royalty distribution of up to 20% on secondary transactions, charging a 5% marketplace fee per sale.

Product overview

Tropix.io is a decentralized NFT marketplace and digital art platform for the Brazilian and Latin American art market. The platform operates on the Ethereum blockchain and comprises a core marketplace where artists mint and sell NFTs, a Drops feature for time-limited releases, an Artists Network for curated artist onboarding, and a Galleries network partnering with established art galleries. Transactions are facilitated through Ethereum smart contracts and Coinbase Commerce wallet integration. The platform supports ETH and MATIC cryptocurrencies and offers both scheduled and reserve auction mechanisms for NFT sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tropix Marketplace Decentralized digital art NFT marketplace running on the Ethereum blockchain where approved artists mint and sell unique digital creations and collectors purchase, trade, and display verified NFTs.
• Drops Themed, time-limited NFT collections released by Tropix artists and partner galleries, frequently coordinated with major art events like ArtRio, SP-Arte, and CCXP.
• Tropix Artists Network Curated, whitelist-only network of digital artists vetted by Tropix through an application and approval process, who are then permitted to mint and sell NFTs on the platform.
• Tropix Galleries Partner gallery network displaying curated NFT collections from established Brazilian art galleries such as Galeria Mamute, Bianca Boeckel Galeria, and OMA Galeria.
• Scheduled Auctions Auction format where sellers set explicit start and end times and an optional starting price for an NFT listing.
• Reserve Auctions Auction format that automatically activates when a bid meets or exceeds the seller-set reserve price, lasting approximately 24 hours, with the system extending by 15 minutes if late bids arrive in the final window.

Quantifiable outcome

• Artists can earn royalties on every secondary sale, up to 20% of total sale price

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Galeria MillancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo gallery representing established contemporary artists. Partnership enables gallery artists to mint and sell NFTs through Tropix marketplace.
• Galeria Raquel ArnaudcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 1973, one of Brazil's most significant contemporary art galleries. Precursor in Brazilian art market representing Lygia Clark, Mira Schendel, and Sergio Camargo. Now represents artists including Waltercio Caldas, Carlos Cruz-Díez, and emerging artists.
• Andrea Rehder Arte ContemporâneacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo gallery operating in national and international art markets for over a decade, promoting artistic careers and Brazilian art globally.
• Bianca Boeckel GaleriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo gallery representing artists including Nelson Porto. Features individual and collective exhibitions with international reach.
• Galeria MamutemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPorto Alegre/Florianópolis gallery presenting artists including Andressa Cantergiani, Bruno Borne, and Sandra Rey for NFT drops.
• OMA GaleriamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo gallery partnering for artist drops including Renan Marcondes NFT releases.
• Galeria Jaqueline MartinscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo gallery partnering for drops including Ricardo Basbaum's NBP series.
• CasanovamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo hybrid space founded 2014, promoting convergence of business and contemporary culture. Participates in SP-Arte, NADA Art Fair Miami, Untitled ArtFair, and London ArtFair.
• Bolsa de ArtecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPorto Alegre/São Paulo gallery representing Leopoldo Plentz for NFT drops including Coisas Inúteis series.
• Central GaleriamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo gallery presenting artists including C.L. Salvaro and Marilia Furman for NFT releases.
• Galeria Luciana CaravellomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRio de Janeiro gallery founded 2011, representing emerging and established artists across various mediums.
• Galeria MovimentominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded 2007 in Rio de Janeiro, directed by Ricardo Kimaid Junior. Focuses on emerging and established artists with cross-generational collection.
• AM Galeria de ArteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded 1989 in Belo Horizonte by Angela Martins, now operating in São Paulo. Represents established and emerging Brazilian artists.
• 55SPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo cultural platform creating projects with contemporary artists, producing editions, multiples, and artist books.
• Galeria AuraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSão Paulo gallery operating since 2015, focused on emerging artists with physical and digital exhibition spaces.
• Metaverse AgencymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst Brazilian digital art agency focused on NFT segment. Produces validated NFT tokens through blockchain contracts and provides metaverse consulting. Founded by Byron Mendes.
• Kamara KómajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelém do Pará gallery presenting Keyla Sobral for NFT drops including Desenho em Movimento series.
• Meta SparkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology platform for augmented reality art experiences, integrated as gallery partner on Tropix.
• Nano Art MarketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration mentioned in 'Ponto de fusão / ebulição' drop, suggesting joint curation or market development efforts.
• Coinbase CommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner providing wallet infrastructure. Users can access the platform through Coinbase Commerce to create and maintain custodial wallets for crypto transactions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Art Blocks: Leading platform for generative and programmable art NFTs with curated artist projects. While focused on a different art sub-category (generative), it competes for the same collector attention and signals the curatorial marketplace model Tropix pursues.
• Objkt: Multi-category NFT marketplace (originally Tezos-based) with significant digital art focus and curated artist features. Comparable in its emphasis on art NFTs and gallery-style curation, though it operates on a different chain than Tropix.

Direct peers

• KnownOrigin: Curated digital art NFT marketplace with selective artist onboarding and secondary royalty support. Highly comparable in target customer (digital art collectors) and curation philosophy, though operates at greater scale internationally.
• SuperRare: Curated NFT art marketplace with a whitelist-based artist onboarding model, gallery partnerships, and enforced secondary royalties. Closest direct analog to Tropix in terms of curation philosophy and target collector base, though it focuses on global English-speaking artists rather than Brazilian/LATAM.
• Foundation: Invite-only NFT art marketplace that pioneered curated drops and creator royalties. Comparable to Tropix in operating model (curated artist onboarding, auction-based primary sales, smart contract royalty enforcement) though with a stronger focus on crypto-native collectors.
• MakersPlace: Curated NFT art marketplace with a strict application process for artists, similar to Tropix's whitelist model. Both platforms target established and emerging digital artists and emphasize authenticity/provenance for collectors.

Broad incumbents

• Magic Eden: Major multi-chain NFT marketplace expanding into art and other verticals beyond its Solana roots. While broader than Tropix, it represents a competitive threat as it adds curated art experiences and Latin American market focus.
• OpenSea: Largest general NFT marketplace with extensive art listings and broad creator onboarding. While not curated like Tropix, OpenSea competes for the same digital art collector wallet share and offers overlapping smart-contract minting, auction, and royalty features.
• Nifty Gateway: NFT art marketplace operated by Gemini, specializing in high-profile artist drops and curated collections. Comparable to Tropix in focus on premium art NFTs and partnership-driven launches, but with significantly larger scale and fiat on-ramp.

Regional players

• Kalao: NFT marketplace built on Avalanche with a focus on curated art and metaverse experiences. Relevant as a regional/niche competitor targeting art collectors in adjacent geographies with similar curated marketplace mechanics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tropix_io

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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