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Two years ago, on the first Super Burn Sunday, I purchased my first Check. As someone who works for an NFL team, I’m usually locked into the game and commercials, but in 2023, when the Eagles faced the Chiefs, I was glued to OpenSea, watching as new Originals appeared. That was Day 1. I minted Check #11662—a Skittle, but one with a color I loved. After missing the open edition and the initial burn hype, I figured I’d just hold onto that one Check and be done. But as time passed, I fell deeper into the project. I loved the concept of being a parametric artist, contributing my own taste through compositing. I loved curating a collection that represented me within a larger whole. And I admired what Jack and Jalil stood for in a space often plagued by rug pulls and scammers. Today, after two years of collecting and trading, I finally composited a coveted 1 Check (the 69th one in existence) —on the same day that the Eagles and Chiefs meet again in the Super Bowl. The journey has been incredible, and I’m beyond thrilled to have reached this milestone. The project has even inspired my own art (see my shell pieces below in the Checks/VV style) and has pushed me to think more deeply about the concept of notability. One of the best aspects of Checks is the community that Jack and Jalil have built—people always willing to help. Huge thanks to @hemdawg for trading me Check #733, and to @likelewis for also offering a trade. Both of you were incredibly kind! A special shoutout to @Beausecurity—I consider myself pretty solid on security, but I clicked on a bad link this week. Luckily, my Ledger wasn’t connected, but it was my default wallet, and it gave me the scare of my life. Beau helped ensure I was all good. And lastly, a massive thank you to Jalil for his patience while I tested his new tool that allows you to composite all the way down to a 1 Check in a single transaction—giving me the ability to choose my final color. Excited to close this chapter... now, onto securing my grail Opepens! 🎨🔥 Also note a homage to the Chiefs and Eagles embedded within this check with the compositing of 14651 and 2356 (even though both teams can kick rocks). @jackbutcher @jalil_eth @visualizevalue @checksvv
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New Single Check #11662 By: 0x4f75...b1e3 Day: 729 Editions: 4,866 Originals: 4,970
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Now unleash an exploit in ZCash and make every KOL who’s been ruthlessly shilling it the past 6 months remember why there is no second best.
You can literally full port zec right now, hit a clean 10x, retire, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it This asymmetric only opportunity exists because the majority of people in crypto and aware of zec have lost most of their funds on 10/10 and after What’s stopping you?
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I’ve had my coinbase card a few months now. Switched from Chase Sapphire bc of their crazy fee increases over the years. CB card is a lot more straight forward with rewards and it’s a little btc dopamine hit with every purchase.
This weekend we're going through every single Coinbase One Card post we can find. Just thought you should know.
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It’s been an incredible few months for Pudgy Penguins, with major brand partnerships, new products, institutional Penguins, huge support from Capitol Hill, and more. Whether you missed it or just joined The Huddle, here’s what you need to know 🧵
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Been a minute but another 1 check had been birthed
New Composite of Checks Original #6404 By: snows.eth Day: 1191 Editions: 3,583 Originals: 5,360
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May 5, 2025…one year ago today…smh
This is an email I sent earlier today to all employees at Coinbase: Team, Today I’ve made the difficult decision to reduce the size of Coinbase by ~14%. I want to walk you through why we're doing this now, what it means for those affected, and how this positions us for the future. Why now Two forces are converging at the same time. We need to be front footed to respond to both. First, the market. Coinbase is well-capitalized, has diversified revenue streams, and is well-positioned to weather any storm. Crypto is also on the verge of the next wave of adoption, with stablecoins, prediction markets, tokenization, and more taking off. However, our business is still volatile from quarter to quarter. While we've managed through that cyclicality many times before and come out stronger on the other side, we’re currently in a down market and need to adjust our cost structure now so that we emerge from this period leaner, faster, and more efficient for our next phase of growth. Second, AI is changing how we work. Over the past year, I’ve watched engineers use AI to ship in days what used to take a team weeks. Non-technical teams are now shipping production code and many of our workflows are being automated. The pace of what's possible with a small, focused team has changed dramatically, and it's accelerating every day. All of this has led us to an inflection point, not just for Coinbase, but for every company. The biggest risk now is not taking action. We are adjusting early and deliberately to rebuild Coinbase to be lean, fast, and AI-native. We need to return to the speed and focus of our startup founding, with AI at our core. What this means To get there, we are not just reducing headcount and cutting costs, we’re fundamentally changing how we operate: rebuilding Coinbase as an intelligence, with humans around the edge aligning it. What does this mean in practice? - Fewer layers, faster decisions: We are flattening our org structure to 5 layers max below CEO/COO. Layers slow things down and create coordination tax. The future is small, high context teams that can move quickly. Leaders will own much more, with as many as 15 direct reports. Fewer layers also means a leaner cost structure that is built to perform through all market cycles. - No pure managers: Every leader at Coinbase must also be a strong and active individual contributor. Managers should be like player-coaches, getting their hands dirty alongside their teams. - AI-native pods: We’ll be concentrating around AI-native talent who can manage fleets of agents to drive outsized impact. We’ll also be experimenting with reduced pod sizes, including “one person teams” with engineers, designers, and product managers all in one role. In short: AI is bringing a profound shift in how companies operate, and we’re reshaping Coinbase to lead in this new era. This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs. To those who are affected I know there are real people behind these decisions — talented colleagues who have poured themselves into this company and our mission. To those of you who will be leaving: thank you. You’ve helped build Coinbase into what it is today, and I am sincerely grateful for everything you've done. All impacted team members will receive an email to their personal account in the next hour with more information, and an invitation to meet with an HRBP and a senior leader in your organization. Coinbase system access has been removed today. I know this feels sudden and harsh, but it is the only responsible choice given our duty to protect customer information. To those affected, we will be providing a comprehensive package to support you through this transition. US employees will receive a minimum of 16 weeks base pay (plus 2 weeks per year worked), their next equity vest, and 6 months of COBRA. Employees on a work visa will get extra transition support. Those outside of the US will receive similar support, based on local factors and subject to any consultation requirements. Coinbase prides itself on talent density. Our employees are among the most talented people in the world, and I have no doubt that your skills and experience will be highly sought after as you pursue your next chapters. How we move forward To the team that is staying, I know this is a difficult day. We’re saying goodbye to colleagues and friends you've been in the trenches with. But here’s what I want you to know as we move forward together: Over the past 13 years, we have weathered four crypto winters, gone public, and built the most trusted platform in our industry. We’ve made it this far by making hard decisions and by always staying focused on our mission. This time will be no different – nothing has changed about the long term outlook of our company or industry. And most importantly, our mission has never been more important for the world. Increasing economic freedom requires a new financial system, and we’re building it. The Coinbase that emerges from this will be more capable than ever to achieve our mission. Brian
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This is the type of integrity they are looking to uphold…
Replying to @worldlibertyfi
This is about the integrity of decentralized finance. When a major investor tries to destroy the project's reputation, it threatens the trust of every holder. We cannot allow that.
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Scammers getting ready to fight each other

ALT Fight Men GIF by Respective

Today, we are filing a lawsuit against Justin Sun for defamation. Sun has launched a coordinated media smear campaign against World Liberty Financial and refused to stop even when confronted with the truth. Here's the story.🧵
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Inner Igloo Sunday @pudgypenguins
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Weekly @pudgypenguins huddle activities (bookmark)
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Are you ready for your physical @KASTxyz X @pudgypenguins card? Loved putting this one together!
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How much wealth you’ve created for other people > net worth
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It was barely a year ago that @pudgypenguins airdropped how much money to their holders? I missed the inner igloo but wild to me any PP holder doesn’t feel like a priority vs web2 audience.
1 BAYC is now almost 2x Pudgy Penguins! Many of you are thinking: how is this possible? There are several reasons—and it’s not random that I’m pointing to this tweet from Figge, the new BAYC CEO. In this very tweet, one of his first after the announcement, he makes it clear: NFT holders—the club—are the priority and essential to the longevity of the business. A simple, humble message that clearly defines what matters—something many OG founders have lost while chasing a “web2-first” focus. 🫠 And it’s not just Pudgy—Azuki, Doodles, and others too. They’ve gaslit you into believing they don’t need you anymore, that it’s your fault for buying collectibles at those prices. But when it’s time to release a new product, you’re still their main revenue driver.😑 People understood this. That’s why OG PFP brands running the superfan model were in decline. But today, BAYC, through Figge, is signaling something different: we’re so freaking back!!!! And collectors are loving it. Massive volume on BAYC today because, finally, someone is saying: “We hear you. We value you. We’re building with you.” That’s the original promise of the NFT superfan model. For other brands, it’s not too late. You may have lost part of your community, but you can win it back, if you’re humble enough to learn from how newer NFT brands are operating in this cycle (GVC, Chimpers, Quirkies, etc.). As I mentioned before, I’ve spoken with the Pudgy Penguins team—feedback has been acknowledged and action is already underway. Today is a great day for BAYC, but an even greater day for NFTs. A rising tide lifts all boats. Ladies and gentlemen, you’re witnessing the NFT renaissance in real time. Don’t you want to be part of it?
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🚨PUDGY HOLDERS🚨 We will have another Inner Igloo April 19, at 11AM EST in the @pudgypenguins discord. This event is open to all Big & Lil holders and people holding 250k solana:2zMMhcVQEXDtdE6vsFS7S7D5oUodfJHE8vd1gnBouauv Inner Igloos are your chance to discuss the project direction with @LucaNetz & team. Be there!
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jack, ygg and i are going to pin the entire history of foundation, indefinitely nothing that's available today will be lost update shortly
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Yes! Let’s let PP handle the giveaway fairly 🔥 Follow me RT to enter. Thanks for the shoutout brother, love the Pudgy community! 🐧
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Meet @DohkoNFT He's been collecting Pudgy Penguins since November, and his goal is to own 100 of the rarest penguins. He's been on a spree lately with some huge grail snags. He's a collector every penguin should be following. He wants to give Lil Pudgy #10129 away to a lucky new follower. Make sure you're following him and RT to enter. Chad.
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The @pudgypenguins mystery boxes have been absolute heat so far! I’ve put together a chart of items that we’ve seen pulled and I’ll update as I see more revealed. There’s tons of boxes being opened over the next few weeks so stay tuned for more! - 1/150 Ricky Stenhouse cut of actual Pengu racecar with COA - Giant Pengu Plush - Manchester City clock/hoodie collab - Paxton 1st edition jumbo flocked collectible - Pudgy in Bellyland collectible set - Nouns jumbo collectible - Pengu Hockey Jersey - Pengu & Polly Designer bag - Goldfeathers jumbo collectible Some boxes in addition the above may also contain Vibes packs, Snowglobes, and Pez. There is an unknown amount of items we will see. The chart does not reflect the full amount of items possible. If you spot anything new let me know!! Live rips coming up via @dyli_io and you can still purchase boxes and redeem until September 1st.
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Major props to @lootgo_official - I really love this app. It has kept me walking every day and just made it more fun. Just hit my 100 day streak today. This is what consumer crypto looks like. If I were @AbstractChain I would be figuring out how to integrate this game.
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Pudgy Mystery Box Unboxxing @pudgypenguins @dyli_io
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