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We're excited to announce that the @Paxos Crypto Brokerage now supports $PENGU. With this partnership, $PENGU can now be listed on some of the largest retail trading platforms and exchanges used by over 500 million people worldwide. More information to come soon.

Q1 brought to life products and activations we could only dream of when we started. Now, the Pudgy Penguins community is set to rally into an incredible year. Read our full Q1 recap here: media.pudgypenguins.com/post/q1-2026-p…

Future of Consumer Crypto: Abstract Chain with @LucaNetz & @gabusch at @kbwofficial Luca Netz, CEO of Igloo Inc. and Pudgy Penguins, is joined by Gabby Dizon, CEO of YGG Play, to discuss the intersection of gaming, consumer crypto, and the @AbstractChain ecosystem. In this panel, they explore how Abstract is positioning itself as the consumer layer for Ethereum by fostering a synergistic relationship between top-tier app builders and a distribution-heavy platform. • The philosophy of "The Huddle" and treating all community members, from billionaires to small holders, with equal respect and transparency. • How the introduction of the Pengu token expanded the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem from 10,000 unique NFT holders to millions of participants. • The success of YGG Play’s "LoLand" on Abstract Chain, reaching 600,000 users and demonstrating the platform’s real distribution advantage in the US and South Korea. • Why Abstract focuses on providing users and distribution rather than grants to attract best-in-class builders. • A look into the Abstract Portal (App Store) and upcoming plans for a major consumer-facing rebrand to scale beyond Web3 natives. • Addressing the role of DeFi as a liquidity engine that supports and enhances core consumer experiences on the chain. • The strategy behind the XP system: rewarding meaningful participation without turning the ecosystem into a "points farming" program. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Panelist Backgrounds 03:00 - Community Energy and the "Mantra" of Respect 05:00 - From NFTs to Pengu: Scaling the Mascot of Crypto 06:40 - YGG Play and the Formula for Web3 Gaming Success 08:00 - Synergy: How Apps and Distribution Build the Chain 11:00 - The Abstract Portal: A Platform Advantage for Discovery 12:30 - Leveraging Global Digital Footprints for On-Chain Growth 15:00 - Why Abstract is a Purpose-Built Consumer Chain 17:00 - Beyond the Crutch: GTM Strategies and User Retention 20:30 - The Future of DeFi, Liquidity, and XP Rewards