Pokémon is the gold standard of intellectual property. Over the past 25+ years, the Pokémon franchise has generated more than $100 billion in revenue — spanning video games, anime, trading cards, merchandise, licensing deals, and even theme parks. It’s not just an entertainment bran. It’s a cultural superpower. But here’s a question worth asking in 2025: What if a Web3-native IP — one that started as a simple profile picture is quietly running the same trajectory? Enter: Pudgy Penguins.From N...

Pokémon is the gold standard of intellectual property. Over the past 25+ years, the Pokémon franchise has generated more than $100 billion in revenue — spanning video games, anime, trading cards, merchandise, licensing deals, and even theme parks. It’s not just an entertainment bran. It’s a cultural superpower. But here’s a question worth asking in 2025: What if a Web3-native IP — one that started as a simple profile picture is quietly running the same trajectory? Enter: Pudgy Penguins.From N...

Over the past few days, I’ve seen plenty of conflicting takes and even outright FUD around the Azuki x H. Moser & Cie watch collaboration. Much of it comes down to sticker shock. But in reality, the criticism often overlooks some fundamentals about the luxury watch industry and what this partnership actually represents.1. Who Is H. Moser & Cie?H. Moser & Cie isn’t just another Swiss watchmaker.Founded: 1828 in St. Petersburg by Heinrich Moser; today based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.Scale: P...

Over the past few days, I’ve seen plenty of conflicting takes and even outright FUD around the Azuki x H. Moser & Cie watch collaboration. Much of it comes down to sticker shock. But in reality, the criticism often overlooks some fundamentals about the luxury watch industry and what this partnership actually represents.1. Who Is H. Moser & Cie?H. Moser & Cie isn’t just another Swiss watchmaker.Founded: 1828 in St. Petersburg by Heinrich Moser; today based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.Scale: P...