Chill Guy is a viral meme illustration that took social media by storm before a crypto project used the meme to launch a Solana-based token. Learn more here.

What started as a simple illustration of a laid-back dog has become a global meme sensation, with the cartoon character known as Chill Guy dominating both social media trends and cryptocurrency markets. Created by artist Phillip Banks in October 2023, the easygoing canine character sparked a viral movement that has attracted major brands worldwide.

This article follows Chill Guy’s transformation from a social media sensation to a cryptocurrency asset. We'll examine its viral beginnings, community growth, market impact and what potential investors can expect from CHILLGUY in the future.

 is a viral meme illustration by artist Phillip Banks, depicting a laid-back dog in casual clothes whose easygoing attitude took social media by storm before a crypto project used the meme to launch Just a Chill Guy as a Solana-based token.

What Does Just a Chill Guy Aim to Achieve?

The CHILLGUY meme coin aims to spread a "Why worry?" philosophy into cryptocurrency markets by embracing the laid-back, stress-free attitude that made the original meme go viral. The project transforms this easygoing vibe into a community-driven token, where being low-key isn't just a catchphrase — it's a shared mindset among holders.

The CHILLGUY community brings this philosophy to life by sharing endless variations of the CHILLGUY meme across social platforms. Through market swings and viral trends, CHILLGUY keeps his iconic pose: hands in pockets, subtle smirk, perpetually relaxed.

Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY) operates as a Solana Program Library (SPL) token on the 

 blockchain, leveraging the network's ultrafast speeds and low costs to ensure smooth trading. The token was created using Pump.fun, a specialized platform that lets users launch Solana-based tokens without any fees, removing traditional barriers to token creation.

CHILLGUY is a community takeover (CTO), meaning it's completely owned and directed by its token holders with no central team in control. This decentralized structure ensures the project stays true to its community-driven nature, its holders collectively guiding its future while embodying the laid-back spirit of the original meme.

The CHILLGUY token launched with a maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, of which 999,965,435 are currently in circulation. This near-complete distribution of tokens to the market supports active trading and community participation.

What makes CHILLGUY's tokenomics particularly notable is its widespread distribution across more than 142,000 unique holders (as of Nov 27, 2024), achieved in just 12 days. This rapid expansion of its holder base demonstrates strong community adoption and aligns with the project's decentralized, community-driven principles.

CHILLGUY has exploded across social media, especially on TikTok, where the meme has amassed hundreds of millions of views. Its laid-back character resonates with users worldwide, inspiring countless creative adaptations.

Major brands worldwide have embraced CHILLGUY in their marketing campaigns. From Sprite Europe to NFL on CBS, the character has resonated across mainstream media, even catching the attention of global figures like El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele.

The “Chill Guy” meme’s influence spans multiple social media platforms, with a growing community of followers: 96.6K on X (

). On the other hand, the meme token itself also has a vast community, with 39.9K on X (

) and an active Telegram channel of over 15,000 members. These numbers reflect the meme's ability to engage audiences across different platforms.

The token's popularity in cryptocurrency markets matches its social media success, with CHILLGUY maintaining a substantial 24-hour trading volume of over $330.03M as of Nov 27, 2024. This high trading activity demonstrates the strong market interest in CHILLGUY beyond its meme status.

Looking to trade Just a Chill Guy tokens? Bybit now offers the CHILLGUY/USDT Spot trading pair and CHILLGUYUSDT Perpetual contract. To get started, you’ll first need to create a Bybit account, then fund it with cryptocurrency and navigate to the 

While CHILLGUY has maintained strong trading volumes and continues gaining mainstream attention through its viral social media presence, investors should carefully weigh its strengths and risk factors before making investment decisions.

With its widespread brand adoption, sustained trading activity and explosive community growth of over 142,000 holders, CHILLGUY demonstrates significant market potential. However, meme coins are inherently volatile. Potential investors should 

 and invest no more than they can afford to lose.

CHILLGUY is the latest viral sensation to harness the power of the attention economy to convert social media momentum into crypto market success. While CHILLGUY has already demonstrated its ability to capture mass appeal, its position as a leading meme token will depend upon how effectively it maintains its cultural relevance and community engagement in this fast-moving market.

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Just a Chill Guy (CHILLGUY): Embracing the Art of Nonchalance

Zircuit (ZRC) combines optimistic and ZK rollups with AI-driven security, offering fast, low-cost Ethereum Layer 2 solutions. 

 network has flourished, mainly due to the ongoing network congestion, high fees and poor scalability of the latter. Many of these platforms use rollup technology, whereby batches of multiple transactions processed off-chain are bundled together and posted in bulk to the underlying Layer 1. Ethereum-linked rollups mainly come in two varieties 

 (ZK). While optimistic rollups boast lower computational overhead, the ZK variety of these networks features a higher degree of security.

Zircuit (ZRC) is a Layer 2 chain that adopts a hybrid approach, combining the elements of optimistic and 

. This lets the platform offer the performance benefits of optimistic technology along with the security of ZK validity proofs. To further enhance overall security, Zircuit uses a unique 

 (AI)–driven system of monitoring for malicious transactions.

 (ZRC) is a hybrid Layer 2 blockchain that combines the features of optimistic and ZK rollups, and uses AI-driven monitoring for potentially harmful transactions. 

 rollup development technology, a popular framework for building optimistic rollup networks. Additionally, it uses zero-knowledge proofs, which lets the platform offer the best of both worlds 

 the performance benefits of optimistic rollups and the security of ZK technology. Zircuit is 

The Zircuit project takes security very seriously, and has introduced a unique system of AI-based protection against malicious transactions at the sequencer node level. The use of ZK proofs and an AI-based protection system make Zircuit one of the most secure platforms in the competitive world of Ethereum Layer 2 chains.

Along with its excellent security benefits, Zircuit also boasts low costs, fast transactions, excellent scalability and 2-second block production intervals. All these features make it an ideal environment for 

 (DApps) in various niches, particularly 

 (DeFi). In fact, the leading protocols within the Zircuit ecosystem are all dedicated to the finance niche, with Zircuit Staking being the largest application by TVL.

With its heavy focus on DeFi, Zircuit aims to become a leading liquidity hub for various token types within the sector, including 

. These assets can be staked through the Zircuit staking program — supported by the platform's Liquidity Hub — to earn staking APRs, airdrop rewards and points based on the Zircuit Point program (covered further in our article).

The platform also operates a secure native bridging solution, 

, to help users transfer assets between its Layer 2 network and Ethereum Layer 1.

The company behind the project, Zircuit Ltd., was founded in 2021 in Canada by Dr. Martin Derka, Jan Gorzny and Angel Xu. Zircuit's testnet was launched in November 2023, but made headlines in April 2024 when the project reported that its 

 (TVL) had soared past $2 billion. While testnet TVLs are more a gauge of future potential for a blockchain than an indicator of its existing worth, the news attracted the attention of industry observers toward the platform. Following its highly publicized testnet success, Zircuit launched the first phase of its mainnet in August 2024. This was followed by the launch of the platform's native token, ZRC, in November 2024.

As a typical rollup, Zircuit uses an off-chain sequencer node to batch and organize Layer 2 transactions for subsequent posting to the underlying Ethereum Layer 1. The batches have ZK validity proofs attached to them to signal to Layer 1 validators that they’re free from fraudulent transactions. Zircuit's architecture also includes prover nodes, whose job is to produce these validity proofs.

However, unlike other rollups using ZK proofs (also known as validity proofs), Zircuit doesn't generate validity proofs for every block of transactions. Instead, some blocks have pre-generated template proofs, while others go through the process of having a dedicated validity proof created for them. After a few blocks featuring validity proofs, there are several more that utilize template proofs. The image below illustrates this approach.

The key reason Zircuit has adopted this form of proof design is that the process of generating ZK proofs is computationally intensive. By using template proofs for some of the blocks in a sequence, Zircuit can reduce the overall computational overhead. However, the project’s team has stated that the template proof model is temporary, and will be phased out in the future. At that stage, the platform will move to generating ZK proofs for each block.

Zircuit features a highly modular design whereby provers — responsible for generating validity proofs on the platform — can easily be plugged into or removed from the network. This modular approach is distinct from the standard ZK rollup design, in which provers are more tightly and less flexibly integrated into the overall architecture.

As noted earlier, Zircuit uses a dedicated sequencer to organize and batch transactions into blocks. The platform also applies AI-driven monitoring at the sequencer level (the Sequencer Level Security, or SLS) to spot and exclude fraudulent transactions before they’re finalized on Layer 2.

When transactions are first posted to Zircuit, they enter the 

 — a temporary area from which the sequencer picks and organizes individual transactions into blocks. The mempool is being monitored at all times, using AI algorithms to identify suspicious transactions. If a transaction in the mempool raises a flag, it's quarantined and assessed for validity before the sequencer can include it in a block. The image below shows how this process works.

One of the distinct features of Zircuit is its hybrid architecture, which combines the properties of optimistic and ZK rollups. At the base level, Zircuit is built using Optimism's Bedrock development framework, a technology popular for optimistic rollup networks. However, the use of ZK proofs — or, to be more precise, a combination of validity proofs and template proofs — ensures that Zircuit enjoys a security level that standard optimistic rollups normally can't match.

The use of AI-based SLS provides robust security to Zircuit, complementing the already highly secure ZK proof system. Very few Layer 2 networks in the industry currently feature anything similar, making the platform a true pioneer of AI use for sequencer-level operations.

Like any rollup based on Optimism Bedrock, Zircuit enjoys EVM compatibility. This allows for smooth interoperability with the underlying Ethereum Layer 1. EVM compatibility also makes it easy for developers familiar with Ethereum’s environment to develop Zircuit-based DApps, or to port existing Ethereum applications to the platform. Developers can take advantage of technologies commonly used for Ethereum (e.g., the Solidity programming language and the Hardhat development framework) to build Zircuit applications and smart contracts.

Zircuit Bridge is a native bridging solution designed to easily transfer tokens between Ethereum and Zircuit. It boasts high security, low transaction fees and fast transfers, and allows users to move a variety of cryptocurrencies between Ethereum and Zircuit, including ETH, 

) and LRTs like Super Symbiotic LRT (weETHs). As of late November 2024, the total number of cryptos supported by the bridge is close to 30.

Zircuit has launched a reward program called Zircuit Points. Users can earn these Points by staking supported assets, and by participating in the Build to Earn initiative (more on this below). Accumulated points will be converted to ZRC tokens in the future. Points also create the opportunity to qualify for token airdrops.

The primary way for most users to earn Zircuit points is via 

. The Zircuit Staking program lets you stake LSTs, LRTs, popular stablecoins, some wrapped tokens and Ether (ETH) to earn points. Using LSTs and LRTs, you can earn yields (along with native Zircuit staking APRs and Points) from the respective staking and restaking platforms that issue these assets.

Zircuit Points earned via staking have different multipliers, depending upon the asset. For example, Ether has a multiplier of 0.5, while LSTs, LRTs and stablecoins have a multiplier of 1. Multipliers for different LST and LRT assets may be subject to change in the future.

Build to Earn is another way to qualify for Zircuit Points. The program allows developers to contribute to the Zircuit ecosystem and earn Points in a number of ways, including:

Launched in November 2024, ZRC is the platform's native cryptocurrency. It's an 

 asset deployed on both Zircuit and Ethereum Layer 1. ZRC is mainly used for reward distributions, and participation in token airdrops for ecosystem DApps. Currently, transaction fees on the network are paid in Ether. It's possible that, in the future, ZRC might be used for some transaction fee payments.

ZRC is also used for rewards under the Gas Rebate program. As users conduct transactions on the platform, they 

. Zircuit’s Gas Rebate program provides rebates to offset some of the incurred fees. The amount of ZRC earned as a rebate is proportional to the amount spent on gas in ETH; the project's documentation states that for each ETH spent on gas, the user earns 125% in ZRC. All kinds of gas fee payments qualify for the rebate, including ordinary asset transfers and transactions involving interaction with Zircuit DApps.

ZRC is a supply-capped token, with a maximum and total supply of 10 billion. The token's supply allocation shares are as follows:

The ZRC token is available on Bybit's Spot market as a swap pair with USDT (

 to grab a share of the 5 million ZRC prize pool. New users who sign up for a Bybit account and complete identity verification can earn ZRC rewards by accumulating a deposit volume of at least 2,000 ZRC, or by depositing 100 USDT and trading 100 USDT worth of ZRC via their first trade with Bybit. 

Meanwhile, existing users can qualify for ZRC rewards by trading at least 500 USDT worth of ZRC on the Bybit Spot market, with the possibility of earning up to 10,000 ZRC based on trading volume. The 

 event will run through Dec 10, 2024, 8:59AM UTC.

Zircuit is among the pioneering Layer 2 platforms to adopt a hybrid design for a rollup network. Thanks to the platform's architecture, users can take advantage of low transaction costs, fast transfers and great scalability while enjoying the benefits of high security delivered by ZK proofs and AI-driven mempool monitoring. AI-based monitoring for fraudulent transactions is a particularly notable feature of the platform and is undoubtedly among the most advanced technologies employed in the blockchain industry.

User security combined with faster and cheaper transactions for the Ethereum network — all in one package — is now feasible, thanks to Zircuit's innovative technology and unique approach!

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Bybit is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the #Super6Bybit event, offering a $1.2 million prize pool and focusing on its bbSOL token.

Daily Top Performer — Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)

On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 0.38% as tech stocks dropped and inflation data reinforced a hawkish Fed outlook. Coindesk Indices, an index measuring broader cryptocurrency market performance was down by 0.40%, with Bitcoin and Ether dropping by 1.86% and 1.79%, respectively in the past 24 hours.

Today's top performer is VIRTUAL, which surged 53.6% following the launch of the $MUSIC token by Agentstarter, featuring AI-driven music video capabilities and community-focused tokenomics.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), founded in 2021, allows users to invest in and co-own AI-driven virtual assets like companions and influencers. Its model fosters community ownership, transforming AI agents into revenue-generating assets across platforms like Roblox and TikTok. The platform attracts contributors from AI and gaming to drive innovation in virtual economies. 

, using AI to create music videos and offering features like animated videos, voice mimicry, and karaoke tracks. The tokenomics allocate 60% for airdrops, 20% for liquidity, and 10% each for the development team and Virtuals Protocol.

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Bybit is celebrating its sixth anniversary with the 

, offering a $1.2 million prize pool and focusing on its bbSOL token. Launched in September 2024, bbSOL is the first exchange-backed Liquid Staking Token on Solana, providing liquidity and staking rewards. The campaign, running from November 28, 2024, to January 6, 2025, invites participants to build, transform, and supercharge their bbSOL through tasks, leaderboards, and community milestones, increasing rewards. The event combines gaming mechanics, community engagement, and opportunities to win prizes while promoting innovation and growth in the crypto space.

Yesterday, there were no flows in BTC Spot ETFs, including GBTC and non-GBTC categories.

. Stake BNB on Lista's portal to get slisBNB, then deposit it into Astherus to earn airdrop points with multipliers (3X for Lista, 1.15X for Astherus). No lockup is required, and slisBNB is the most efficient option.

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Our weekly crypto derivatives analytics report delves into macro events, the current state of crypto and trading signals from spot trading volume, and futures, options and perpetual contracts.

ETH has outperformed, bolstered by SEC Chair Gary Gensler's announcement of his Jan 20, 2025 departure, and suggested by growing open interest in ETH perpetual. This positive momentum extends to several large-cap altcoins previously scrutinized by the SEC, as indicated by bullish funding rates for long positions.

Please check out the report’s highlights.

ETH Open Interest Grows While BTC’s Declines

ETH is outperforming BTC following the announcement of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s departure, as evidenced in perpetual swap markets. BTC open interest has decreased from last week's highs, while ETH contracts have increased. Additionally, ETH trade volumes constitute a larger share of daily trading as compared to much of the past six months, despite an overall dip in trade volumes this week. The gradual decline in BTC open interest, without a surge in trading activity, indicates a strategic repositioning, rather than a wave of liquidations.

BTC Option Curve Inversion Deepens as Price Retreats

The pullback in the spot BTC price from the $100K target has led to a flat ATM volatility term structure, with short-tenor options dropping below 60%. 

This trend continues the correlation between term structure inversion and BTC spot price returns observed since the U.S. election on November 5, 2024

. The decline in front-end volatility aligns with lower realized volatility levels. While demand for short-tenor options has moderated, there hasn't been a notable change in open interest for calls or puts. Instead, their growth has stalled at the week's start.

Sentiment in ETH options markets seems moderately more bullish than in BTC's during the recent decline in momentum from the post-election rally. Call options lead in both trading volumes and open interest. 

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Contrary to popular belief, Pudgy Penguins aren't dead. From children's books to a new owner, here's how Pudgy Penguin NFTs are making their Web 3.0 comeback.

, an acronym for “non-fungible tokens,” are a subcategory of cryptocurrencies that represents ownership of a unique asset. They’ve taken the investing world by storm because they represent a new and unique class of asset. Since Pudgy Penguin NFTs appear in the news often, we aren’t surprised the adorable birds have piqued the interest of anyone remotely interested in this currency type. 

If you’re curious as to why these Antarctic avian dwellers are attracting the attention of NFT enthusiasts, read on. From a change in the project’s leadership to celebrities adopting them, we’ll address everything you need to know about Pudgy Penguins, and how they’re planning to shake up Web 3.0.

Pudgy Penguin NFTs embody empathy, meaningfulness and compassion as their theme. The Pudgy Penguin NFT collection includes 8,888 individual NFTs. Like other popular NFT projects, Pudgy Penguins are hosted on the Ethereum blockchain.

The Pudgy Penguin NFT group flocked onto the scene in the summer of 2021. It quickly became one of the most popular NFT projects. Sales rocketed partly because of the individualized, exclusive niche the Pudgy Penguin NFT occupied in the NFT space and how involved the community seemed to be in the future of the project.

The original founders of the Pudgy Penguin NFT project were college students — one being Cole Villemain, also known as ColeTherium. The original creators made big promises regarding the project's future, including the development of their own token launch, a children’s book, a metaverse game and more. When these promises failed to materialize, the Pudgy Penguin NFT project fell into disfavor. Furthermore, Cole Villemain himself was outed for running paid promotions of NFT projects without disclosing that he’d received remuneration for them. He was also found to have siphoned off funds from the Pudgy Penguin NFT project's treasury.

In late 2021, the Pudgy Penguin NFT community ousted the original founders of the project. After months of turmoil, a bidding war broke out in January 2022 for the Pudgy Penguin NFT collection. Main suitors included Luca Schnetzler a.k.a. Luca Netz of Netz Capital, Mintable.app founder Zach Burks and NFT influencer BeanieMaxi.

The Pudgy Penguin NFT group was sold in April 2022 to Los Angeles–based Netz Capital for 750 ETH, or roughly $2.5 million. Netz, the former German footballer turned e-commerce entrepreneur and investor, is now leading the project. He’ll receive royalties on all future secondary sales of Pudgy Penguin NFTs. Drew Koven, the co-managing director of LDR Ventures, an L.A. investment firm, is also involved in the Pudgy Penguin NFT venture. According to Villemain, the original team wished to see their creation move on to the next level, and felt the new leadership has the ability and connections to see it through.

One reason the Pudgy Penguin NFT is such a hit is that it represents the glue that holds a particular NFT community together. NFT communities attract many people because they bring together like-minded individuals who not only share common interests, but who also collaborate and have fun.

The Pudgy Penguin NFT community has its own vibe and terminology. For example, penguins are called “pengus.” Pudgy Penguin owners are “huddlers.” “Tufts” refers to a rare and valuable type of penguin with no head covering. “Floors” are more common, less costly penguins. In part, the special parlance makes for a close-knit community. It also adds to the NFT intrigue, creates a buzz, and attracts others to the community — which can propel prices higher.

, which formed around a collection of 10,000 pixel-themed tokens that came to market in 2017. Launched by Larva Labs, CryptoPunks feature somewhat scruffy-looking humans, as well as zombies, apes and aliens. CryptoPunks quickly rose to luxury status, with individual NFTs selling for millions of dollars. They catalyzed the creation of other NFT communities, including the 

, a collection of 10,000 cartoon primates that now fetch upward of $45,000 each.

Another reason why Pudgy Penguin NFTs are in vogue is because of their profit potential. NFT holders and speculators typically hope to sell them at a higher price than they originally paid. After the Pudgy Penguin price drop on OpenSea in Fall 2021, investors saw the potential for major gains, given that other NFTs had become so expensive.

Only 8,888 Pudgy Penguins are available on the Ethereum blockchain. Each one is unique, and although all are scarce, some are more rare than others and bring higher prices. For example, only 58 Pudgy Penguins have a crown. The rarest one is left-facing, unlike the other right-facing birds. The characteristics that make for rare penguins can be researched on Pudgy Penguins’ OpenSea page, or with a 

Another aspect of the increasing popularity of the Pudgy Penguin NFT is the number of celebrity owners who have dived into the community. Notable among them are star NBA player Steph Curry and the Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. Celebrities often have a fair amount of money to spend, and their presence adds to the mystique of Pudgy Penguin NFTs. Celebrities also add value to NFTs because of their buying capabilities, which can drive up prices.

One important aspect of the overall appeal of the Pudgy Penguin NFT is the squeaky-clean image of the lovable, iconic penguin. The design embodies warmth, positivity and empathy — uncommon characteristics in some other NFT communities. For example, the Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunk communities focus on darker-themed NFTs.

As of Sept. 5, 2022, 4,546 NFT holders own the 8,888 Pudgy Penguin NFTs. Collectively, the Pudgy Penguin NFT collection has a total market cap of $47,082,185, according to CoinGecko.

As of mid-August 2022, Pudgy Penguins had amassed a total sales volume of $155 million, according to NFT ranking group 

. Sales were quite robust from the project's inception through July 21 in 2021, with single-day sales topping out at over 12,500 NFTs. The average price paid per Pudgy Penguin ranged as high as $11,583 during August and September 2021.

After a period of relative quiescence during the ownership drama, sales have picked up again. For example, on April 5, 2022, secondary daily sales of Pudgy Penguin NFTs surged to $2.95 million. The floor price rocketed again in August 2022, partly in response to the public introduction of a nine-member advisory board, created to preserve the integrity of the Pudgy Penguin NFT project.

The highest price ever paid for a Pudgy Penguin NFT took place in late August 2022, according to 

. Pudgy Penguin #6873, the rarest of the series, which features the left-facing bird against a green background, sold for 400 ETH on Pudgy Penguins OpenSea. Coming in second is Pudgy Penguin #7365 and was sold for 69 ETH. With such extravagant prices, Pudgy Penguins slowly captured more attention from speculators as it began to 

Just like other popular NFT-related ecosystems, Pudgy Penguins presents a healthy ecosystem with a great degree of diversity. Here are the members of the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem.

Pudgy Toys represent a tangible addition of Pudgy Penguins in the physical world. In August 2022, the Pudgy Toys lineup was introduced and can be licensed directly from the community. The initial announcement caused prices for Pudgy Penguin NFTs to surge as speculators anticipated future Web 2.0 and 3.0 collaborations that could bring Pudgy Penguins more attention.

Building upon its brand of positive vibes, the Pudgy Penguins team has partnered with Green Kids Club to publish a children’s book series. By featuring Pudgy Penguin and Lil Pudgy NFT characters, licensed with the community’s approval, the series acts as yet another marketing push to reach a broader audience and strengthen its brand. As a bonus, the team pledges to donate a portion of all book sales to penguin conservation programs.

A variety of apparel is another physical part of the Pudgy Penguin NFT experience. Short- and long-sleeved shirts, hoodies and hats, which reflect the fan base’s undying love for their feathered friends, are available for purchase. You can also get custom-printed T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs and more, outfitted with your own Pudgy Penguin.

, a collection of 22,222 unique NFTs, are companions of Pudgy Penguins. The first 8,000 were reserved for existing Pudgy Penguin NFT holders. Lil Pudgys are available on the Ethereum blockchain. Because they’re considerably less expensive than Pudgy Penguins, they provide an opportunity to individuals with less capital to spend on NFTs.

 is another collection of NFTs based on the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem. On August 30, 2021, Pudgy Presents — to be unwrapped on Christmas Day — were air-dropped to Pudgy Penguin holders. While it was a pleasant surprise for loyal pengus and huddlers, it turned to dismay as the Pudgy Rods drew harsh criticism and were spelled “rogs” instead of “rods.”

However, despite Pudgy Rods’ rocky start, the community still holds strong to the value of these fishing rods. In hope of their becoming useful assets in a future Pudgy Penguins–related game, only time will tell whether the ambitious plans will be fully rolled out. 

On July 22, 2022, the one-year anniversary of the Pudgy Penguin NFT launch, 

 was introduced. As an example of a Soulbound token, truePengu is a non-tradable token that categorizes each member of the community into a specific coveted class.

Three truePengu tokens were created: The Ice truePengu, the Iridescent truePengu and the Gold truePengu. Ice truePengu was designed for owners of Pudgy Penguin, Lil Pudgy and Pudgy Rod NFTs. Iridescent truePengu was created for holders of Pudgy Penguin NFT and Lil Pudgy NFT. Gold truePengu is reserved for those who hold Pudgy Penguin NFTs. Pudgy Penguin owners received their unique Soulbound tokens via airdrop.

Pudgy Penguin NFTs are bought and sold at a variety of prices, depending on the rarity of the bird and the prices being paid in the overall NFT market. As with any asset, the lowest price that any Pudgy Penguin NFT commands at a given time is called the floor price, which varies in real time. Rarer birds fetch prices much higher than the floor price. Remember, Lil Pudgys can be purchased for a considerably lower cost.

Current price information, along with a host of other penguin attributes, can be found on Pudgy Penguins OpenSea. As of early September 2022, the floor price for the Pudgy Penguin NFT collection was 3.45 ETH, equivalent to $5,738.

Buying a Pudgy Penguin NFT is simple. First, you create a web wallet that supports NFTs, such as 

. Once your wallet is funded with the required amount of ETH, you can search for Pudgy Penguin NFTs on such digital marketplaces as 

. After making the purchase, you’ll find your Pudgy Penguin NFT in your wallet.

Are Pudgy Penguin NFTs a Good Investment?

The characteristics of a good investment are different for different people. If you’re in the market for a potentially lucrative NFT investment in the realm of 

, then Pudgy Penguins may be for you. Clearly, the collection has achieved a major turn in fortune with the new leadership in place. The solid fan base, support from celebrities, community loyalty, positive brand image and new ownership bode well for ongoing success.

As with all investments, due diligence and an examination of one's financial situation and investment goals are critical parts of the decision.

The Pudgy Penguin NFT collection has been on a wild ride since its initial launch. Thanks to the collective strength of the Pudgy Penguins community, the Pudgy Penguin NFT project is now operating under new and stable ownership. With all the momentum and catalysts in mind, we’re confident that the Pudgy Penguins project can become a huge player in the NFT space after re-emerging as a popular and positive movement.

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