The Specimen Transfer Registry
Specimens change hands through the Specimen Transfer Registry. The market lists specimens — genome, pedigree and palmares — and never a rank or an access right.
Royalties
A 5% royalty is enforced at the asset level (Metaplex Core), on every transfer, in both directions, indefinitely — including on external marketplaces. The registry verifies the royalty was routed after the fact; it does not skim it.
Reading a specimen
Tools help you read a listing honestly: the Freak Board surfaces statistically rare morphologies, an aptitude radar shows terrain fit, the palmares records certified times, and the pedigree is public on-chain. A median of comparable prices flags obvious mispricing.
Grades are run, never bought. A championship creature ridden by a beginner does not race the championship.