Rootlets x TradePort: Rooting, But Make It Liquid
The Rootlets are here for a good time.
Steampunk space pigs.
No jobs.
No forced utility.
Just vibes, culture, and builders winning big on Sui.
But even the most locked-in communities run into the same problem eventually:
NFT liquidity is broken.
That’s why Rootlets are going liquid.
What Are Rootlets?
Rootlets are friendly creatures that descended from space to colonize Earth with their cuteness. Think steampunk space pigs taking over the Suiverse, one Root at a time.
They’re a culture-first collection built on Sui and a companion project to Suilend, the pioneering lending protocol developed by the Save team. While Suilend builds serious DeFi infrastructure, Rootlets exist to keep things fun, social, and unapologetically based.
No promises.
No grind.
No pretending this is a job.
Just Rooting together.
The Problem With NFT Liquidity (Even for Great Communities)
In today’s NFT markets, almost everything trades at the floor.
Across most collections:
- Roughly 95% of volume happens at floor price
- Mid-tier and rare NFTs rarely get bids that reflect their true value
- If you want liquidity, you usually have to sell and exit entirely
That creates a weird trade-off for collectors:
- You want to stay in the community
- But your capital is stuck unless you sell
For traders:
- Exposure to a collection requires buying full NFTs
- Rarity premiums are hard to express
- Liquidity is fragmented across listings and bids
Even for strong communities, this limits how dynamic markets can be.
Introducing Liquid NFTs for Rootlets
Liquid NFTs are a new primitive built by TradePort that turn NFT collections into rarity weighted, liquid assets, without destroying NFTs or sacrificing what makes them special.
Now, Rootlets are joining that system.
With Liquid NFTs:
- Rootlets can be put in the bridge
- Each Rootlet receives a fixed amount of fungible tokens ($ROOTLETS) based on its rarity
- Those tokens can be traded, used to provide liquidity, or redeemed back into NFTs at any time
No burns.
No staking.
No loss of identity.
Your Rootlet stays a Rootlet.
What This Means for Rootlet Collectors
You can still just hold your Rootlets and vibe. But now, holding does more.
Earn While Holding
Rootlet NFTs earn a portion of the interface swap fees generated by trading the $ROOTLETS fungible token. There’s no staking, no locking, and nothing extra to do. If you hold a Rootlet, you earn.
Rewards are weighted by rarity, so rarer Rootlets earn more over time.
Access Liquidity Without Selling
Instead of listing your Rootlet at the floor, you can bridge it and receive fungible tokens representing its rarity value. That provides you with liquidity while maintaining exposure to the collection.
You’re no longer forced to choose between staying in the community and accessing capital.
Rarity Finally Matters
Mid-tier and rare Rootlets now have a direct way to express their value in the market. Rarity isn’t just a trait anymore; it’s an economic input.
What This Means for Traders
Liquid NFTs unlock entirely new ways to trade Rootlets.
Collection-Level Exposure
You can now get exposure to Rootlets through a single fungible token instead of buying individual NFTs.
That means:
- Easier entry
- Easier exits
- Deeper liquidity
New Trading and Arbitrage Opportunities
Because NFTs and fungible tokens trade independently, price differences can emerge between:
- Rootlet NFTs
- The Rootlet fungible token
This opens up arbitrage opportunities where traders can:
- Buy tokens and redeem NFTs
- Bridge NFTs and sell tokens
- Provide liquidity and earn fees from volume
Earn as an LP
Anyone can provide liquidity to the Rootlet token pool and earn swap fees, just like on any DeFi DEX. This turns Rootlets into an active market rather than a static collection.
How Liquid NFTs Differ From 404s
Some traders may recognize similarities to the 404 standard. The difference is fundamental.
With Liquid NFTs:
- NFTs are never burned
- Rarity directly determines token allocation
- NFTs can be bridged back and forth at any time
- Holders earn rewards from trading activity
This is a rarity-aware liquidity layer built specifically for NFTs.
Rootlets, But More Liquid
Rootlets were never about forcing utility or turning culture into work. Liquid NFTs don’t change that.
They simply add an optional layer for those who want to:
- Trade more actively
- Earn while holding
- Access liquidity without leaving the community
- Experiment with new strategies
You can still keep all your Rootlets in one wallet if that’s your thing.
1 Rootlet still equals 1 Rootlet.
Rooting Into the Future
By going liquid, Rootlets become part of a broader experiment in what NFT markets can look like when liquidity, rarity, and culture coexist.
This is just the beginning.
Root responsibly.
Enjoy the rewards.
And welcome to Liquid Rootlets.
