Popular NFT Project Pudgy Pengiuns Unveals New Web3 Game
In a groundbreaking move, the team behind the famed NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins, has unveiled their latest innovation: Pudgy World, a cutting-edge Web3 gaming experience integrated with Ethereum's Layer 2 network, zkSync Era.
This revelation arrives amidst a wave of success for the project. Notably, the NFT floor prices have surged nearly twofold within a mere fortnight, a remarkable feat evidenced by data from Opensea. Furthermore, Pudgy Penguins have diversified their reach by launching toys in approximately 2,000 Walmart stores across the nation, marking a strategic move encompassing nearly half of the country’s 4,000+ outlets.
Pudgy World Alpha, powered by @zksync, releasing Q1 of 2024.
The beginning of a new era of blockchain-backed experiences, with the goal of onboarding millions, brought to you by Pudgy Penguins. pic.twitter.com/ZvCRRGSUSH
— Pudgy Penguins (@pudgypenguins) December 10, 2023
The alpha version of Pudgy World beckons all gaming aficionados, extending an open invitation. However, exclusive advantages within the game’s virtual domain await those who hold Pudgy NFTs or have purchased Pudgy Toys.
While specifics regarding gameplay remain shrouded in mystery, the company has teased the introduction of two key protagonists, Pudgy and Peaches, slated to lead players through thrilling adventures. These characters take center stage in the animated launch trailer, hinting at what’s to come.
Remarkably, NFT holders stand to benefit from a share of profits garnered from the sale of merchandise affiliated with the game’s ecosystem, an initiative underscored by the company’s recent announcement.
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Notably, the project’s original architects, who initially proposed crafting a metaverse game, faced expulsion from their positions due to the community’s dissatisfaction with unmet commitments.
The choice of zkSync as the Layer 2 network stems from its distinction as the pioneering zkEVM and the fastest proof system in the Ethereum landscape, boasting the capability to scale Ethereum for a vast developer base and user network.
The company’s rationale for this decision emphasizes zkSync’s pivotal role in nurturing the success of Pudgy World and the wider Pudgy community, especially in introducing blockchain to the forthcoming generation of mobile gamers.
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