TL;DR
- Pixelverse has integrated the character “Pudgy” from the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection into its game on Telegram, alongside others like Doge from Dogecoin and Mew from Solana.
- Pudgy will be playable in Pixelverse ahead of the launch of its standalone game in 2025.
- Despite the decline in the NFT market in the second quarter of 2024, Pixelverse lead the sector, with PixelTap reaching 50 million users in its first month on Telegram.
Pixelverse has integrated the character “Pudgy” from the popular non-fungible token (NFT) collection Pudgy Penguins into its platform. The announcement, made on July 16, will unite Pudgy with other iconic characters like Doge from Dogecoin and Mew from the Solana memecoin in Pixelverse’s game available on Telegram.
The character Pudgy will become a playable addition within the Pixelverse game, anticipating the official release of the standalone Pudgy Penguins game scheduled for 2025. Pixelverse is working to expand entertainment options within its universe, bolstering the presence and appeal of NFTs in Web3-based gaming.
✨Pudgy Penguins Joins Pixelverse
🐧 @pudgypenguins is now part of PixelTap! The beloved character from the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection is available to fight.
Pudgy is bringing extra cuteness to our cyberpunk world, but rest assured, he can fight and even use his power to… pic.twitter.com/cmChFtKIvU
— Pixelverse (@pixelverse_xyz) July 16, 2024
Despite the recent downturn in the NFT market during the second quarter of 2024, which saw a 45% decline in sales volume compared to the previous quarter, Pixelverse and Pudgy Penguins remain positioned as leaders in the sector. The recently launched game PixelTap on Telegram has already amassed a user base of over 50 million in its first month, playing a crucial role in the adoption and popularization of Web3 technologies.
Pudgy Penguins: Architect of the NFT Market Recovery
Kori Leon, co-founder of Pixelverse, emphasized the importance of building strong communities around Web3 projects to ensure their long-term sustainability and success. Leon highlighted that projects like Pixelverse aim not only to capture community attention but also to cultivate a culture of active participation and equitable distribution of benefits among users and developers.
On the other hand, the Penguins collection has achieved a historical sales volume close to $400 million, solidifying its position as one of the most successful on the Ethereum network. In addition to its financial impact, the popularity of the NFTs has translated into massive sales of physical products such as plush toys, demonstrating their ability to transcend the virtual realm.
