This is how 2025 led me to build with @PudgyPenguins in Asia. Looking back at 2025, I didn’t really know where I was heading. I knew I wasn’t fully satisfied with where I was, even though I was in a C-level role, leading a large team and doing work I had been good at for years. There was a quiet sense that something was missing. NFTs had always mattered to me. I come from an art background, and collecting, culture, and ownership have always shaped how I see the world. What drew me in beyond the art was the way people gathered, how events were run, how communities treated one another, and how ownership felt non transactional. Earlier this year, life touched me in a small but meaningful way. I offered a random kindness for someone at an event who turned out to be one of the main sponsors of @pudgypenguins in Hong Kong, and she invited me to my very first Pudgy experience. That was where I met @AaronTeng and @FoxyPenguin. They hosted us with such an unparalleled standard, you could tell how much they cared about the community, and how much further they were willing to go. That experience stayed with me, and there's no going back. I picked up my very first @LilPudgys immediately, followed my heart instead of my head, revived my X after years of barely using it, and started showing up consistently. I volunteered, joined spaces for the first time, and leaned into what I knew best by hosting events (including hosting the most community-led Pudgy events in a single conference week), represented Pudgy Malaysia on panels, and eventually helped build a working treasury that allowed @pudgymalaysia to operate sustainably. From there, the path opened further, eventually leading to the chance to help build across Asia with Igloo APAC. I’m sharing this for anyone who feels steady in what they’re good at, but quietly pulled toward something else. If you feel that pull, listen to it. Show up fully, put in the work, and don’t be afraid to let go of what’s comfortable. I hope 2026 brings you closer to what you want to build, and who you want to become. Just follow your heart.

> It’s been 22 days since I’ve officially joined the space, slowly growing my following from purely just meeting great people and chatting with folks with similar interests. > Thank you to everyone who has been supporting my Pudgy-crazed, Pokemon-obsessed, Abstract-loving posts. > I didn’t think I’d meet such wonderful people in such a short amount of time — especially because it’s only been less than a month!! Can’t wait to work, chat, and engage with even more of you guys. Much love🩵💚🫶

Passion and conviction for what you do can’t be bought. Our @PudgyUkraine event was 10/10, and I'm glad you all enjoyed it. It’s an honor to represent @pudgypenguins in our country, and I’ll continue doing my best to grow it here. Big shoutout to everyone for your help and support, I truly appreciate it. Vlog coming soon💛

When the market is in shambles, people always need someone to blame. Many times, teams take that hit instead. It's human nature, nobody likes losing money, so when things get rough, teams take some of the shit for it. But I want to talk about this from where I actually sit. The Pudgy Penguins team has been here for years now, through every high and every low since the takeover. The euphoria, doubt and times when people thought it was down only. And not once have we gone quiet or stepped back. This is genuinely one of the most capable and driven teams I've ever seen in this space. The amount of stuff being pushed out week after week is actually mad when you stop and look at it. While other teams use a bad market as an excuse to slow down or disappear, we will continue to ship, keep building, and keep raising the bar. That's not normal, and people take it for granted. The loyalty and work rate are the reasons I've got the conviction I do. And the crazy part is we're only four years in. Market conditions won't change what we're building; they never have. Forward only.

Striving for excellence here at @IglooInc Nominated and won a Webby. Cheers to the next ones 🙏🩵

Bitkub Exchange is joining the huddle🐧💚 How do we look? You guys ready for SEABW? @PenguAsia @PudgyPenguins

Educare: How to Become a Pudgy MVP Behind every MVP status is a path most people don’t see. We’ll break it down tomorrow, along with Pudgy SBTs. Hosts: @maximusss, @DUDEisonchain Guests: @sauciii, @danthelostboy, @divinefallacy, @aBuzzedBee, @Berko_Crypto Catch insights from legendary penguins. Set reminder below👇

The face of crypto 🐧

Spent the last few months in the trenches working on bringing our @pudgypenguins collectibles to life in Asia. Sometimes you have to step back and appreciate what you're building. It's an absolute honour to be in this position.

The art of generational IP. @pudgypenguins

The only video you need to watch before joining @pudgypenguins

Here's a taste of what's to come on 2026. It is going to be an insane Year of the Penguin. 🐧

Year of the Penguin! 🐧 Lock in and be part of it: msu.io/maplestoryn/news/even…

#1 NFT Overall (Volume in 1D, 7D) #1 Token in Meme (Top Gainer in 24h, Whale Inflow in 24h) #6 Token Overall (Top Gainer in 24h) Year of the Penguin. @pudgypenguins

Back on trending again, @pudgypenguins is making waves.

I would give Pengu Asia 3 Michelin stars

Excellence recognizes excellence 🤝 A collaboration built on a shared spirit of exploration, community, and exclusive experiences. More to explore soon. Stay tuned! 👀

From online to IRL🐧💙 The Pengus Spotlight Series has locked in its final squad. These community penguins have been proudly featured across our shop, & will continue appearing on our cups, bowls, & media at Pengu Juice Co. We are so grateful for our community, stay tuned🥤✨

A bunch of penguins huddling together, planning our world domination in 2026. Year of the Penguins.

2025 was the year we became the face of crypto. Are you ready for 2026?