Somewhere between dust, concrete, and pure willpower, skateboarding in India has been quietly stacking clips for over two decades. Now, it’s not just alive, it’s exploding. From the chaos of Mumbai to the hidden corners of cities most outsiders couldn’t place on a map, a new generation is pushing through, building something raw, independent, and undeniably real. This isn’t a trend. It’s a movement that’s been overlooked for too long. And now, it’s getting documented properly.

1. OriginsEverything started years ago with a simple but radical proposal by Pharra and Vlad (sktbrd) from the XV Collective. The idea was clear: build skate obstacles rooted in DIY culture, open-source thinking, and real street energy, later becoming one of the earliest onchain-born physical experiments within Gnars DAO. Take a look at this documentary, where the creator explains the origins of the project and the launch of the NogglesDELTA. [Full Doc Here]2. Open-Source as a WeaponOne of th...

From onchain to concrete. Back to the raw \m/ Gnars is calling artists back to the dirt. Gnarly Decks af

This is the final Gnarly News of the year and what a ride it’s been. We’re closing out another cycle with heavy momentum: countless proposals, onchain experiments, IRL events, cultural collisions, and a crypto market that stayed absolutely unhinged the entire time. Through the noise, the drops, and the chaos, the Gnarly spirit kept rolling, adapting, carving new lines, and refusing to bail.

The Gnars Skater of the Year is live on Snapshot, bringing back raw DAO energy and community-driven skate culture. This is about impact, consistency, and who truly kept it gnarly IRL and onchain. Voting stays open until Christmas. token holders decide. No fluff, no judges. Just gnarly \m/

Together, Droposals and $GNARS form a dual-layered system: rare artworks and fluid creator-coins. This framework doesn’t just fuel the Gnars treasury it equips the community with a DIY publishing tool that empowers skaters, surfers, artists, and builders to take ownership of their creations, both in the streets and onchain, ensuring momentum compounds and value stays in the hands of the culture.

It’s not just a shift in domain — it’s a shift in momentum. From gnarly tricks to onchain expression, Gnars continues to carve new lines through digital culture, proving that action sports and creativity belong at the core of this Base-powered future.

Disruption isn’t instant, revolution is shaped by process. Just like a skate crew flips the script at the park or an artist transforms the streets into a canvas, communities built around sports and art have a way of breaking through the noise. They're not just riding waves or nailing tricks, they’re rewriting the rules of culture.

Nothing truly great is created suddenly 🤘Just like skaters need the right tools for their tricks and surfers need solid gear to ride the barrel, Gnars shredders and builders need powerful protocols and platforms to bring it all together and create real value. Today, we're diving into some rad IRL Gnarly moments and a bit of onchain execution too. Keep it Gnarly!

Yo, gnarly crew, GM! Welcome to another edition of Gnarly News, a time to kick back, get hyped, and catch up on some epic nounish updates and milestones. Keep it Gnarly!