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In a significant shift from the cryptocurrency digital landscape, Pudgy Penguins, a prominent NFT initiative during the market downturn, is poised to launch 26 distinct toys across 2,000 Walmart locations. This bold initiative has triggered an immediate increase in the floor price of the Pudgy Penguins collection, rising by more than 11% to hit 5.2 ETH, attributed to the announcement that the largest retailer globally, which reported a staggering $600 billion in revenue for 2022, is backing these crypto-themed toys.
As a result of this pioneering collaboration, daily trading volume saw an extraordinary increase, climbing over 270% to an impressive 849 ETH, or $1.3 million, solidifying its position as the second-highest during that period, trailing only the well-known Bored Ape Yacht Club, as reported by CoinGecko.
Walmart’s choice to support a crypto-native initiative signifies a much-needed resurgence for the NFT sector, which has been struggling with a significant decline following a lavish bull market. Pudgy Penguins’ creative strategy for business development may act as a model for other projects in the future. Their onboarding process includes establishing a crypto wallet and facilitating NFT trading, two aspects that are often challenging for newcomers to Web3.
Each Pudgy Toy comes with a ‘birth certificate,’ allowing the owner to unlock and trade unique features for their ‘Forever Pudgy’ avatar within Pudgy World, the project’s virtual environment.
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This announcement also aligns with recent doubts expressed in mainstream media about NFTs. Rolling Stone, which previously showcased a Bored Ape on its cover, labeled NFTs as “worthless” just last week.
Nonetheless, it is crucial to recognize that the availability of these toys at Walmart does not ensure their immediate success. Unlike many popular toys, Pudgy Penguins does not have the backing of a feature film, video game, or other related media to stimulate sales.
A remarkable comeback narrative surrounds Pudgy Penguins. Entrepreneur Luca Netz took on the role of CEO in April 2022, acquiring the company behind the NFTs for 750 ETH, roughly equivalent to $2.2 million. The project had encountered controversy prior to Netz’s acquisition.
The launch of Pudgy Penguins’ toys in May 2023, after nearly a year of anticipation, initially involved direct sales through Amazon, achieving an impressive $500,000 in sales within the first two days, according to Netz.
Netz believes that the success of online sales demonstrated to Walmart the toys’ potential market, highlighting the significance that a larger community of holders can contribute to Pudgy Penguins. He states, “Leveraging the hive mind that is the group, that is the community, that’s what it means to be a Web3 company.”
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