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Key Takeaways
Pudgy Penguins started as a collection of 8,888 unique NFTs but later evolved into a broad Web3 ecosystem with real-world merchandise, business ventures, and a cryptocurrency called the PENGU token.
PENGU’s launch included a major airdrop to both holders and non-holders of Pudgy Penguins NFTs, with millions of tokens distributed to the community.
The PENGU airdrop started on December 17, 2024. Eligible wallets have until March 15, 2025, to claim their tokens.
In addition to the PENGU airdrop, the Binance HODLer Airdrop program also rewarded BNB holders with PENGU tokens. Users who kept their BNB on Binance Simple Earn during the promotion period received the Binance HODLer airdrop automatically.
Introduction
Pudgy Penguins is a well-known NFT (non-fungible token) project that started with a digital collection of cute, cartoon-like penguins. Over time, it has grown into a broader ecosystem that includes real-world applications, business ventures, and a new cryptocurrency called the PENGU token.
The Pudgy Penguins NFT Collection
At its core, Pudgy Penguins is a collection of 8,888 unique NFTs launched on the Ethereum blockchain in July 2021. Each NFT features a cartoon penguin with different traits like colors, accessories, and backgrounds. Some traits are rarer than others, making certain penguins more sought after by collectors.
The collection gained attention quickly, largely because of its fun design and the sense of community it built around its holders.
Pudgy Penguins in the Real World
The team behind Pudgy Penguins has expanded the project beyond digital collectibles. They’ve found ways to bring these cartoon penguins into everyday life and use them as the foundation for a business.
Merchandise
Pudgy Penguins released physical products, like plush toys and clothing, based on their penguin designs. These items appeal to fans of the project and helped introduce the brand to a broader audience outside the crypto space.
Licensing opportunities
If you own a Pudgy Penguin NFT, you also own the intellectual property (IP) rights to that specific penguin. This means you can use it for your own projects, like printing it on merchandise, using it in marketing, or even building a business around it.
Community events
The project organizes events where holders can meet in person. These gatherings help strengthen the community and give members a chance to connect on a personal level.
Business model
The Pudgy Penguins project earns money through multiple streams, including:
NFT sales: When the collection first launched, buyers paid to mint the NFTs, generating revenue for the team.
Royalties: Every time a Pudgy Penguin NFT is resold on a secondary marketplace, the team earns a percentage of the sale.
Merchandise sales: Selling physical products like toys and apparel creates another source of income.
Partnerships: Collaborating with other companies and brands can also bring in revenue while increasing the project’s visibility.
What Is the PENGU Token?
In 2024, Pudgy Penguins introduced the PENGU token, its own cryptocurrency. The token is designed to add more functionality to the ecosystem and give holders new ways to interact with the project.
PENGU is an ERC-20 token built on the Ethereum blockchain. It works alongside the Pudgy Penguins NFTs to offer additional benefits and opportunities for holders.
PENGU Airdrop
In December 2024, Pudgy Penguins launched a big airdrop to distribute PENGU tokens to the community. The list of eligible wallets included holders of the Pudgy Penguins and Lil Penguins NFT collections as well as non-holder wallets that were previously involved with the NFT space.
How to Claim Your PENGU Airdrop
Go to https://claim.pudgypenguins.com/. Make sure you are visiting the correct website. The claim page will be live until March 15, 2025. Unclaimed tokens will be locked in the smart contract forever.
Link your Ethereum or Solana wallet to check if it’s eligible for the PENGU airdrop.
Double-check the URL and approve the connection to your wallet.
Sign the request to prove ownership of your wallet address.
You should now see the total PENGU claimable for the wallet you connected. You can connect multiple wallets to check for eligibility.
Next, you can choose to create an account name or simply skip to claim.
Regardless if you are using an Ethereum wallet or a Solana wallet, you will be asked to provide a Solana wallet to receive the PENGU tokens.
PENGU on the Binance HODLer Airdrop
PENGU was also part of the Binance HODLer Airdrop program, which rewards BNB holders with tokens based on snapshots of their BNB balances. The airdrops are automatically given to those who subscribe BNB to Simple Earn.
The HODLer Airdrop program distributed PENGU to users who subscribed their BNB to Simple Earn products from December 9 to 12, 2024. PENGU was listed for trading on December 17, 2024, with the Seed Tag applied.
Closing Thoughts
Pudgy Penguins started as a simple NFT collection but has grown into something much bigger. It’s a mix of digital collectibles, real-world products, and cryptocurrency, all tied together by a strong community. Pudgy Penguins shows how digital ownership can be combined with real-world applications to create something unique.
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