Project Checker #5 – @pudgypenguins 🐧 The penguin that became a cultural crypto icon. From huge social mindshare to toys, NFTs and tokens. Let’s break down what’s driving $PENGU’s cultural power 👇 1️⃣ What’s Pudgy Penguins? Pudgy Penguins is a community-driven IP and social token that morphed into a mainstream icon, worn by brands, featured across ads, and shared by millions worldwide. > The brand spans NFTs, toys, GIFs, games, physical products, and the $PENGU token, all built around an expanding IP universe. > It combines culture + distribution + Web3 infra, letting holders, creators, and fans participate across multiple channels. > Pudgy toys are now available in Walmart, Target, GameStop and more. 2️⃣ $PENGU in numbers: • 868,685 $PENGU holders • 13.69% of total supply removed • The $PENGU airdrop (50% supply) was the 8th largest ever • Integrations live with Shopify, Uquid, and Miles & More • Holder growth trending upward across Solana + Abstract A token with active burn mechanics and real ecosystem usage. 3️⃣ Projects Building on Pudgy Penguins IP • PenguClash - A Pudgy-themed game bringing PvP mechanics and character battles. Big for gamer onboarding. • Pudgy World - The flagship digital universe, expanding lore, experiences, and interactive content for holders and fans. • Vibes (Pudgy TCG) - A trading card game built around Pudgy IP, collectible mechanics, and community gameplay. 4️⃣ Marketing Overview @pudgypenguins profile metrics: • 712.5K followers • 7,565 mentions • 23,261 unique contributors Consistent creator activity + huge organic share velocity = one of the most visible brands in Web3. 5️⃣ Notable Followers & Engagement Circles @pudgypenguins is followed by 1,695 notable accounts, including: @IGGYAZALEA, @solana, @justinsuntron, @animocabrands. @MustStopMurad, @blknoiz06, and more. Breakdown: • KOLs – 1,451 • Projects – 187 • VCs – 10 Culture, exchanges, investors, and platforms, all in one circle. (Data powered by @Protokols_io) 6️⃣ $PENGU ETF - Current Status > A PENGU-themed ETF has been filed with the SEC (Canary PENGU S-1). > It aims to give traditional investors regulated exposure to $PENGU. > Not approved yet by the US SEC. The filing is active but waiting for review. Even without approval, the filing itself signals mainstream interest. 7️⃣ Takeaways Pudgy Penguins stands out with: ✅ massive global IP brand recognition ✅ integrations across commerce & consumer platforms ✅ a potential ETF narrative in motion $PENGU continues to blend culture, consumer reach, and crypto utility, making it one of Web3’s strongest brands 👀