The NFT landscape is awash with tales of incredible debuts and disastrous falls – but no collection has stooped so low, only to rise like a phoenix quite like this one.
That NFT collection is Pudgy Penguins.
From popular outrage and the ousting of the original founders, to a revival unlike any other we’ve seen to date, Pudgy Penguins now sits as one of the most coveted NFT collections in the world. What is Pudgy Penguins, how did they achieve their comeback, and what may await them in future?
Here’s our complete 2024 guide to Pudgy Penguins

What is Pudgy Penguins?
Pudgy Penguins is a collection of 8,888 penguin NFTs on Ethereum. Each NFT combines of over 150 hand-drawn traits, including hairstyles, clothing, accessories and more, which creates a diverse assortment of friendly characters.
The collection was created by four college students – Cole Villemain (@ColeThereum), Clayton Patterson (@mrtubby), MickyJ and Jonah – with…


