Unstoppable Domains (UD), one of the top Web3 domain and digital identity providers, just announced a new partnership with Pudgy Penguins. The partnership will add the “.pudgy” domain name, the 10th top-level domain (TLD) in Unstoppable’s partner portfolio.
The new dedicated TLD will allow Pudgy community members and fans to display their NFTs and .pudgy address on X, as well as enable messaging and interactions within the group. Crypto transactions will also be possible through users .pudgy domain name, and integrations like signing into the Pudgy game with a digital identity are forthcoming.
Along with the partnership, UD is introducing a Pudgy Ambassador program that will tap influencers and community members to create content, host community events, and share experiences. They will be rewarded with a Pudgy Ambassador badge, which will unlock a myriad of utilities.
Furthermore, UD is launching a .Pudgy Storytelling Campaign where community members can share stories through social media, blog posts, and videos about their vision for their .pudgy domains. For the next three months, UD will feature the best stories on its website, and winners will be rewarded with additional domain names like i.pudgy, a.pudgy, and 4.pudgy.
Sandy Carter, the COO and Head of Business Development at Unstoppable, said the partnership was more than just adding another domain. Instead, it’s about “embracing a community that embodies the spirit of Web3 and the future of digital identity.”
Lastly, UD will be hosting three webinars to educated Pudgy Penguins community members about how to use their domains and the potential of digital identities in the Web3 space.
Founded in 2018, Unstoppable Domains allows users to replace their lengthy crypto wallet addresses with an easy-to-read domain name. Through UD, users can log into hundreds of Web3 apps, exchanges, wallets, and marketplaces.
Pudgy Penguins Continues its Ascent
Since November 2023, the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection has been on a tear. According to data from OpenSea, its floor price has risen from around 5 ETH to its current price of nearly 20 ETH (around $58K). One reason behind the family friendly NFT collection’s success is that even during the bear market, Pudgy Penguins never stopped building.
At Rarity Sniper, we’ve reported on dozens of stories about Pudgy Penguins over the last twelve months. Here’s a review of some of the top headlines:
- December 2023. Pudgy Penguins Announces ‘Pudgy World’ Metaverse
- September 2023. Pudgy Penguins Debuts Toy Collection in Walmart Stores
- August 2023. Pudgy Penguins Debuts ‘Igloo’ IRL Clothing Line
- May 2023. Pudgy Penguins Escape from Web3 to IRL
- May 2023. Pudgy Penguins Raises $9M to Scale IP, Expand Team
- February 2023. Pudgy Penguins Partners with Retail Monster for IRL Toys
Few NFT collections and Web3 brands have been as active in the space over the past year as Pudgy Penguins, and if the collection’s floor price is any indication, the hard work is starting to pay off. Its latest partnership with Unstoppable Domains will certainly bring more utility to NFT holders and fans of the collection. At Rarity Sniper, we’ll be on the lookout for any updates to the story.