Pudgy Penguins: From NFTs to Global IP Phenomenon | Luca Netz on Crypto, Culture & Mass Adoption

For crypto investors, NFT collectors, and Web3 innovators — this New to The Street interview from the New York Stock Exchange features Luca Netz, Founder & CEO of Pudgy Penguins, discussing how the brand has evolved from a viral NFT collection into a global consumer IP and cultural movement. 10,000 retailers** including Walmart and Target, Pudgy Penguins is bridging memetic culture and blockchain technology to reach mass audiences. Netz describes the brand’s mascot, Pangu, as the “Doge of this generation” — but with real-world scalability through games, toys, and media. The newly launchegame** has already surpassed 1 million downloads, showing how Web3 IP can translate into mainstream entertainment. With Asia as a key market — especially Korea’s “cute culture” hub — Pudgy Penguins is positioning itself as a global pop-culture icon and a leader in crypto-native intellectual property. Netz closes with a call to the communitns on X and Instagram, or grab a little “Pengu” on Coinbase or Robinhood to be part of the movement redefining NFTs and digital ownership.* Tags: #NewToTheStreet #PudgyPenguins #LucaNetz #NFTs #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #DigitalCollectibles #MemeticCulture #CryptoAdoption #ConsumerBrand #Walmart #Target #PudgyParty #Pangu #GameLaunch #MassAdoption #CuteCulture #AsiaMarkets #IPBranding #MemeCoin #InvestorInsights #NFTCommunity #CryptoInvestors #BloombergTV #FoxBusinessxc c