Meme Coin Mania: Pudgy Penguin's $PENGU Takeover & How to Read Meme/NFT Communities

CRYPTO 101

Bryce Paul & Brendan Viehman

Business, Investing

4.6 • 821 Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, we dive into the meteoric rise of Pudgy Penguins, a standout in the NFT and meme coin markets. Join hosts Tevo, Brian, and Joe as they explore how Pudgy Penguins have captured the crypto community's imagination, reaching all-time highs and becoming a cultural phenomenon. Discover the unique strategies behind their success, including partnerships with major brands and the innovative use of NFTs to engage a broader audience. Whether you're a seasoned crypto enthusiast or new to the scene, this episode offers valuable insights into the dynamic world of digital assets. Tune in to learn why Pudgy Penguins are more than just a meme—they're a movement.

Introduction - 0:00

Market Performance - 5:00

Altcoin Season is Here- 7:00

Meme Coin Marketcap- 15:00

PumpFun Recap - 16:00

Bonk Investing in Solana- 18:00

Pudgy Penguin Takeover

NFT and Meme Coin Synergy - 25:00

REKT Discussion - 30:00

Future Prospects - 35:00

Conclusion - 45:00

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1:05.4	Not all applicants will qualify. All right, everybody, welcome back to our special edition of the crypto rundown where I am your host, taking off the producer hat, put on the host hat, TiVo we have brian and jo our crypto navy seals our
1:13.1	crypto mavericks the guys in the trenches it's been a couple weeks since we had them on we kind
1:18.8	of teed up the pump fun conversation last time we had everybody on which was super exciting we're
1:24.2	going to unpack what happened with you uh with that there. So we'll get a
1:28.6	full update. We'll touch on a little macro stuff. I know we got some pudgy penguin. It wouldn't be
1:33.7	a rundown without talking about pudgy penguin, to be completely honest at this point. And just a lot
1:39.4	of good fun. You guys said you wanted more. We're back. Brian and Joe, we're going to be doing this
1:43.9	possibly weekly, if not multiple times a month for sure. So super excited about it. Welcome
1:49.8	back. Brian, what's going on? What's up, boys? Happy to be here. Love that. Joe, how we doing?
1:56.3	Glasses look good today. Dude, things are popping off. It's super exciting to be here. It is. It's exciting times.
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