Pudgy Penguins
Pudgy Penguins[1][2] is a blockchain-based collection of digital artwork composed of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).[3][4] It is a collection of 8,888 unique NFTs launched on the Ethereum blockchain in August 2021.[5]
The project was established in July 2021, the organization was formed by a cohort of university students.[6] In April 2022, Pudgy Penguins underwent acquisition by Luca Schnetzler for a sum of 750 ETH, equivalent to $2.5 million.[7][8]
According to the official website, Pudgy Penguins is "a global IP focused on proliferating the penguin, memetic culture, and good vibes." The brand positions itself as a "web3-born" entity that "fosters creativity, freedom, and community." Beyond digital collectibles, Pudgy Penguins has expanded into producing content, merchandise, toys, and other physical products.[9]
Pudgy Penguins and its associated intellectual property are owned and managed by LSLTTT Holdings, Inc..[10]
In April 2025, Ledger, a global digital asset security company, announced a collaboration with Pudgy Penguins to launch a limited series of hardware wallets.[11]
References
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- ^ Roose, Kevin (August 12, 2021). "I Joined a Penguin NFT Club Because Apparently That's What We Do Now". The New York Times.
- ^ Shukla, Siddhartha (October 16, 2023). "NFT Makers Are Boycotting Low-Fee Exchanges Over Tumbling Royalties". www.bloomberg.com.
- ^ Gladwin, Ryan S. (June 9, 2022). "The freelance artist behind a million-dollar NFT collection". The Verge.
- ^ Melinek, Jacquelyn (May 18, 2023). "Pudgy Penguins wants to use its NFT-inspired toys to bring IP to the real world".
- ^ "From homeless to making his first million: How the 25-year-old CEO of an NFT collection launched a toy line at Walmart". Fortune.
- ^ Wilhelm, Jacquelyn Melinek and Alex (September 29, 2023). "Pudgy Penguins' approach may be the answer to fixing NFTs' revenue problems".
- ^ "Pudgy Penguins". pudgypenguins.com. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Pudgy Penguins Inc". www.bloomberg.com.
- ^ "Ledger Partners with Pudgy Penguins to Bring Crypto Security to Popular Culture!". Pintu News. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
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