Together, we are letting the wider market know exactly who we are and what the Pepu L2 ecosystem is capable of. A massive thank you to every single participant, raider, and project owner who stepped up to the plate.

Season 1 Leaderboard

The competition was fierce, but three projects clearly distinguished themselves. Make sure to drop into their communities and congratulate them! Here are the official winners of Season 1:

• 1st Place: PEPUBTC Taking the crown for Season 1! PEPUBTC played a highly strategic game, securing a massive early advantage by utilizing a $99 sponsored boost. That tactical move kept them stable in the number one position throughout the sprint, proving that understanding the point multipliers pays off.

  • Reward: 400k $PEPU allocation for a Buy & Burn.

• 2nd Place: Cutest hammer (HAM) The undeniable "voice of PEPU." HAM showed what pure, relentless effort looks like. Through a massive volume of posts, consistent raids, and dedicated shilling, they fought their way to the number two spot. Their grassroots hustle was unmatched this season.

  • Reward: 250k $PEPU allocation for a Buy & Burn.

• 3rd Place: Boomer Quality over everything. Boomer didn't just post; they made sure every single piece of content counted. By focusing on high-tier posts, they consistently hit high metrics in views and likes across the board, securing their spot on the podium through sheer engagement power.

  • Reward: 150k $PEPU allocation for a Buy & Burn.

The Buy & Burn Impact

As outlined in the rules, the core team will be executing random, unscheduled market buys of the winning projects' native tokens using the allocated $PEPU reward pools. Those tokens will be sent straight to the burn wallet, permanently reducing their supply. This is the power of our symbiotic feedback loop, you drive visibility for the ecosystem, and we permanently reduce your token supply in return.

UPDATE: PumpPad Token Creation Fee Lowered!

We aren't just celebrating the builders already on the chain; we are making it easier than ever for new ones to join the ranks.

The PEPU PumpPad token creation fee has officially been lowered to just 10,000 $PEPU!

There is no better time to launch your dream project on the Pepu L2. Whether you want to build the next breakout token or establish the next raid-winning community, the barrier to entry is now lower than ever. We can't wait to see what you come up with.

Welcome to the Ecosystem Raid Comp. To incentivize community engagement even when the wider market is quiet, we are piloting a bi-weekly raiding competition for the most active projects building on our chain. This is a strategic event where coordinated effort translates directly into measurable impact. Projects will lead raids within their own communities to expand our digital footprint, driving genuine engagement across platforms like CoinMarketCap, X (Twitter), and Reddit. This competition rewards tactical execution, consistency, and authentic, organic growth.

The Rewards & Mechanism

At the end of every 14-day sprint, the top three projects will be selected and receive a Buy & Burn from our allocated reward pool. Using the allocated $PEPU, the core team will market-buy the winning project’s native token and send it straight to the burn wallet. Please note that these market buys will happen at random and unscheduled times.

This creates a powerful, symbiotic feedback loop: project teams drive visibility for the Pepu L2, and in return, their own token supply is permanently reduced.

• 1st Place: 400k $PEPU allocation

• 2nd Place: 250k $PEPU allocation

• 3rd Place: 150k $PEPU allocation

Competition Rules

An official topic will be opened in the Pepe Unchained project owners channel. Each project will head up their own raids, and the project owners must report back by sharing all information required for score calculation in this dedicated thread. Only what is posted inside that thread will be considered valid for the competition.

Project owners are required to add the Raidar bot (https://t.me/raidar) to their community channels. Once a raid is completed, the project owner must take the “raid completed” message generated by Raidar and share it in the dedicated thread.

This must include the post link, date, relevant metrics (likes, comments, reposts, etc.), and the project name. After 24 hours from submission, the activity will be reviewed and the score assigned according to the official scoring table.

Each project must maintain a clear list of the links used, both for raids and for any additional strategic posts. This ensures transparency and fairness in the evaluation process.

It is strictly forbidden to submit the same post twice. In the event of a first violation, an official warning will be issued. If a second violation occurs, the project will be immediately removed from the competition. Only the activities listed in the official scoring table will be considered valid.

Only real and verifiable content is allowed. Artificial engagement, fake accounts, or any unfair behavior will result in immediate disqualification. The team reserves the right to review and verify any suspicious activity. Consistency, quality, and respect for the ecosystem will be the key factors.

Official Points Breakdown

(Subject to review & change)

Below is the PEPU Raid Competition scoring table detailing the tasks, required metrics, review times, and points awarded:

Please Note: We are currently testing out the Ecosystem Raid Comp. As we gather data and feedback during this pilot phase, the competition rules, point structures, and reward allocations are subject to change and update to ensure the fairest and most effective system for all participating projects.

Good luck to everyone!

Our mission for 2026 is uncompromising and simple: Hyper-deflation, builder-led growth, and improved visibility. This update outlines the new mechanics we are deploying to reward holders and the visionary projects choosing to build on the Pepu L2, regardless of market conditions.

The Burn Engine: Scaling Scarcity with Success

To ensure our tokenomics reflect our growth, we are shifting to a dynamic, milestone-based deflationary model. As the Pepu ecosystem grows in valuation, the supply will shrink with it.

Rather than pre-committing to arbitrary token burns, we have established a series of burn milestones triggered directly by Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) targets:

By tying our burn mechanics directly to our market cap milestones, we ensure that every major leap in ecosystem value is met with a massive reduction in total supply. Growth now equals absolute scarcity, directly benefiting long-term $PEPU holders who weather the storm with us.

Ecosystem War Room: The Bi-Weekly Raiding Rewards

To incentivize community engagement even when the wider market is quiet, we are piloting the Ecosystem War Room, a raiding competition running every two weeks for the most active projects building on our chain.

The Rewards

The Bi-Weekly Rewards: At the end of every 14-day sprint, the top three projects will receive a massive Buy & Burn from our allocated reward pool:

• 1st Place: 400k $PEPU allocation

• 2nd Place: 250k $PEPU allocation

• 3rd Place: 150k $PEPU allocation

How it works

Projects will lead coordinated raids within their own communities and submit proof, including Reddit activity, X (Twitter) raids, CoinMarketCap engagement etc to our dedicated project owners group.

Using the allocated $PEPU, the core team will market-buy the winning project’s native token and send it straight to the burn wallet. This creates a powerful, symbiotic feedback loop: project teams drive visibility for the Pepu L2, and in return, their own token supply is permanently reduced. The buys will happen at random and unscheduled times.

Visibility & Tooling

We are focused on steady delivery, providing essential tools and clear visibility:

• PumpPad Sponsored Ads Are LIVE: Premium visibility is officially here. Projects can now secure sponsored ad slots on PumpPad for 10,000 $PEPU per day. The best part? 100% of the $PEPU spent on these ads is permanently burnt, creating a massive and continuous deflationary sink for the token supply.

• Official CMC Space: We have officially secured our CoinMarketCap Community Space. This will serve as and additional, verified hub for official announcements, ensuring our community stays safe and informed directly on CMC.
  Find us here

• The Pepu Calendar ( currently in testing ): To streamline the user experience and capture community attention, we are launching a centralized events calendar. This one-stop-shop will allow users to track major ecosystem activations so you never miss an opportunity.

• MetaMask Snaps Are LIVE: We are excited to announce that the official Pepu MetaMask Snap is now live. This crucial piece of infrastructure streamlines news directly to your Metamask wallet. You can install it directly from MetaMask here: https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/0sum/pepu-snap/

Looking Ahead

The work continues. We remain heads-down, focused on shipping the features and mechanics that will sustain the Pepu L2 long-term. Keep an eye out for our first War Room activation coming soon, and make sure to check out the new CMC space. By rewarding the frontline builders who put in the work and tying our token mechanics directly to tangible milestones, we are building a Layer 2 designed to weather the winter and emerge stronger. The foundation is set, now, let's keep building.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

This update covers the finalized compensation framework, upcoming technical milestones, and the results of our recent deflationary mandates.

L2 Liquidity Compensation: Now Live

Following extensive data validation and community feedback, the L2 Liquidity Compensation framework is officially operational. To maintain market integrity and prevent "race-to-the-bottom" selling, the team has implemented a structured distribution model.

How to Claim

Eligible holders can now access the portal to begin their phased release.

• Portal: pepeunchained.com/en/claim

• The Schedule: Full token amount will unlock per block over 6 months

• Valuation Snapshot: Compensation is calculated based on $PEPU value at Block #6,203,280 (April 24, 2025).

The Deflationary Engine: 650 Million Burn

With the January 31st claim deadline for the Legacy L2 → L2 migration now closed, we are taking aggressive steps to reward our current holders:

1. Massive Burn: All unclaimed $PEPU from the legacy portal is being cycled back into the community, alongside a 650 million $PEPU burn.
   
   https://web3toolkit.com/en/token-burner/burn-details?txn=0x263627a876419bec3b190ec70ee08ecdb302913e50c3ce15c694b10760cb49bf
   

2. Featured Slots Burn: Following a landslide 86% community "Yes" vote, PumpPad is introducing a new mechanic. Projects wishing to occupy a "Featured" slot must pay a fee in $PEPU.

3. 100% Burn Rate: Every token collected from Featured Slots will be permanently burnt. This feature is expected to go live by the end of February.

Current Technical Roadmap: Snaps, Alerts & Overhauls

We are making the L2 experience more intuitive and builder-friendly through several key integrations:

• MetaMask Snaps: Almost ready for launch! Now including HoRa community alerts will allow for direct-to-wallet notifications. You will receive real-time news as well as alerts the moment a token bonds, eliminating the need to refresh your browser.

• Telegram Layout Overhaul: In collaboration with our FwB grant participants, we are rolling out streamlined channel layouts to help users engage more with the broader Pepu Community .

• Ecosystem Events Calendar: We are adding a centralized calendar to the website. This extension will highlight upcoming launches, community raids, and milestones for projects building on the Pepu L2.

• Onboarding & UI Tweaks: The website is undergoing additional refinements to ensure new users can learn about and navigate the Pepu L2 with ease.

2026 Focus

The objective for the remainder of the year is to solidify Pepu as a functional Layer 2 destination through three areas of focus:

• Builder-Led Growth: Providing developers with the tools to make them our primary growth channel.

• Conversion & Staking: Turning new participants into long-term users through time-based incentives.

• Real Utility : Ensuring every launch on PumpPad drives meaningful on-chain activity.

• Continued Collaboration: Ensure we continue to build out Pepu and improve it with the continued collaboration of the projects building on it.

The technical foundation is set and L2 compensation behind us. We are now focused on the execution of these milestones.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

The moment you've been waiting for is finally here. After weeks of hard work behind the scenes, we're thrilled to announce that PENKING, your favourite staking system, is making its grand return, and it's bringing a whole new level of functionality with it.

What Is PENKING?

For those who are new to the ecosystem, PENKING is a staking system designed to reward community for their participation and loyalty. But this isn't just a simple stake-and-forget setup. PENKING has been rebuilt from the ground up with powerful new features that make earning rewards more dynamic and engaging than ever before.

Here's what's new:

• Task Integration - Complete tasks directly within the platform to unlock APY boosts on your staked assets. The more active you are, the more you earn.

• Galxe Integration -  PENK has partnered with Galxe to bring quest-based rewards into the mix. Participate in campaigns, hit milestones, and watch your APY climb.

• Boosted APY System - Your base staking rewards are just the starting point. Stack boosts through tasks and quests to maximise your passive income.

Fully Integrated Into PepuBank

One of the biggest upgrades with this relaunch is seamless integration. No more jumping between subdomains or navigating clunky redirects. PENKING is now fully built into the PepuBank terminal at pepubank.net, giving you a smooth, all-in-one experience. Everything you need, staking, tasks, rewards - lives under one roof.

Projects Already Lined Up

PENK haven't just been working on the tech. Behind the scenes, they've been onboarding projects that will supply tokens directly into the PENKING reward pool. That means from day one, there will be real rewards waiting for you. Stake your PENK, stay active, and start earning passively with a growing list of partner projects fueling the ecosystem.

Whether you've been staking with PENK since the beginning or you're discovering PENKING for the first time, this relaunch is designed to reward the community that has supported us every step of the way.

Get ready to stake. Get ready to earn. PENKING is back.

This update covers the finalized compensation framework, upcoming technical and a reminder of the impending claim deadline.

L2 Liquidity Compensation: The Path Forward

After extensive data validation and community feedback, the L2 Liquidity Compensation framework is officially set. To maintain market integrity and prevent "race-to-the-bottom" selling, the team has opted for a structured $PEPU distribution rather than manual re-seeding.

Key Framework Details:

• The Schedule: February, exact date TBA

• Phased Release: To minimize market impact, approved claims will be distributed in six monthly tranches.

• Valuation: Compensation is calculated based on the $PEPU value of holdings at the snapshot taken on April 24, 2025 (Block #6,203,280).
  
  Token Balance/$PEPU Rate = $PEPU Compensation

No slippage is not taken into account, this greatly benefits holders as they are able to get their fair market value in $PEPU.

Expanded Eligibility:

At the request of our community, we performed additional analysis and expanded the list of eligible tokens. The final list of projects included in the compensation framework are:

$MATRIX, $INS, $PXRP, $PBTC, $MRGNBUU, $GRX, $Safe, $PEPEXAI, $BULL, $DOPE, $FINPEPE, $LUXURIOUS, $HoRa, $FZLA, $ESCAPE, $PLOUNGE, $$HOTDOG, $DOT, and $777.

All Things PEPU & PumpPad 2.0: Telegram, MetaMask Snaps & Ecosystem

PumpPad remains the heartbeat of the Pepu ecosystem. Following the recent stability fixes and the new 3,000,000 $PEPU bonding requirement, we have more developments on the way.

• MetaMask Snaps: We are currently integrating Snaps to allow for direct-to-wallet notifications. Users will soon be able to receive real-time alerts the moment a token bonds, eliminating the need to constantly refresh the browser.

• Ecosystem Calendar: A new extension is coming to the ecosystem page, providing a centralized hub for upcoming launches, community raids, and developer milestones.

• Telegram Layout Overhaul: In collaboration with our FwB grant participants, we are rolling out major layout updates & integrations to our Telegram channels. These integrations will streamline how users learn more about Pepu, track new launches and participate in community.

Community Mandate: 100% Burn for Featured Slots

Following a landslide community vote,PumpPad is officially introducing a new deflationary engine. A recent poll asked if the "Featured" section on PumpPad should become a paid feature, and the response was definitive: 86% voted Yes.

https://t.me/pepeunchn/1/1703894

• The Mechanic: Projects wishing to occupy a "Featured" slot must pay a fee in $PEPU.

• The Burn: 100% of the tokens collected from this feature will be permanently burnt.

• Impact: This ensures that high-visibility marketing directly benefits every $PEPU holder by reducing the total circulating supply forever.

Developer Empowerment: New Best Practices Guide

To support teams building on the Pepu L2, we have officially launched a new resource: Development Best Practices.

This page serves as a living document, providing developers with the latest standards & access . As the L2 landscape evolves, this guide will be constantly updated to ensure our builders have the most current technical blueprints at their fingertips.

🚨 URGENT: The January 31st Claim Deadline

This is a final reminder for all users eligible for the LEGACY L2 → L2 migration.

The portal to claim your New $PEPU will close permanently on January 31, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.

• After this deadline, the claim function will be disabled.

Claim here: pepeunchained.com/claim

The 2026 Mission: Utility & Gamification

The primary objective for 2026 is to solidify Pepu as a premier Layer 2 destination by focusing on organic activity and builder utility.

Our Three Strategic Pillars:

1. Builder-Led Growth: Making developers our primary growth channel by providing them with the best tools and support on L2.

2. Conversion & Staking: Turning new participants into long-term $PEPU users through time-based incentives that reward commitment.

3. Real Utility: Ensuring every launch on PumpPad drives meaningful on-chain activity, moving beyond speculation to a functional economy.

A Solid Foundation for What’s Next

We understand that the transition was a significant journey, and we are grateful for the trust the community has placed in this process. By prioritizing clear communication, developer support, and transparent compensation frameworks, we are building a stable, reliable ecosystem where every participant has the tools to succeed.

The technical foundation is set, the governance is active, and the objectives are clear. We look forward to executing this vision alongside our builders and holders.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

And the results are in… 🏆

🥇 1st Place – Yashix

Votes: 810

Yashix takes the crown in Season V, continuing its steady rise as one of the strongest long-term plays on Pepu L2. This month was defined by aggressive market action, featuring two major buybacks (Buyback #9 and #10).

The team converted profits into strength by buying back over 2.19M tokens, burning more than 1.09M and sending the remainder to the treasury. With tens of millions of tokens now burned cumulatively, Yashix is effectively putting long-term deflation in motion. The roadmap remains the priority, with a focus on sustainable growth and utility-first execution.

🥈 2nd Place – Pepu Bank

Votes: 799

Pepu Bank follows closely in second, further solidifying its role as the central hub for Pepu L2. The headline of the month was the relaunch of SuperBridge v2, which is now open to all users—not just holders. The upgrade features a streamlined UI and enhanced flexibility, including support for choosing different L1 wallets.

Beyond the bridge, the team shipped a massive wave of infrastructure upgrades:

• Analytics: Time-filtered BubbleMaps and improved token tables.

• Trading: Redesigned swap interfaces, limit orders, and a reworked Trading Vault page.

• Recognition: Pepu Bank was officially named a Round 2 FwB Grant winner, a major signal of ecosystem validation.

🥉 3rd Place – Pepu Vault

Votes: 796

In an incredibly tight race, Pepu Vault secured third place, closing out 2025 with a powerful momentum. The project distributed millions of PEPU to the community and launched a new investment cycle with CHAD as a reward partner—including a 10M CHAD distribution for loyal holders.

Like Pepu Bank, Pepu Vault was announced as a Round 2 FwB Grant winner, joining the ranks of top-tier projects like TOSH and HoRa. Looking ahead to February 2026, the Vault is preparing to expand its capital deployment to Base and Ethereum L1, unlocking diversified yield strategies while keeping Pepe Unchained as its primary investment hub.

🏅 Season Highlights

• Top Performer: Legendary Bobby with 487 votes (up from 238).

• Top Newcomer: Nexaris (NXS) with 119 votes (first appearance on 2025-12-07).

📊 Season V Stats

🚀 Looking Ahead

Season V delivered record-breaking participation and one of the closest podium races in our history. Congratulations to Yashix, Pepu Bank, and Pepu Vault, and a huge thank you to every project and voter who contributed to this historic month.

Don't forget that advertising slots on the Pepu VoteBot are now live! Every HoRa token used for ads is locked for five years via ToshLock, ensuring that ecosystem growth directly supports long-term supply reduction.

VoteBot Advertising and HoRa Supply Mechanics

Projects can now purchase advertising slots directly through the Pepu VoteBot. These placements can be booked via holderradar.com/ads.

When projects acquire HoRa tokens for advertising purposes, the purchased HoRa is permanently locked for five years using ToshLock. This mechanism introduces long-term supply reduction pressure and ensures that advertising demand directly benefits long-term holders and the broader Pepu L2 ecosystem.

HoRa VoteBot Quests Now Live

HoRa VoteBot quests are now live on Galxe:
https://app.galxe.com/quest/9bPFm6uS3qxD86YpkU4uq5/GCYKKtYuoF?refer=space_home

Participants earn XP through these quests, contributing toward eligibility for upcoming Pepu seasonal rewards. This further aligns governance participation, ecosystem engagement, and long-term incentive distribution.

PumpPad Updates

PumpPad continues to be refined as the primary launch and bonding layer within the Pepu ecosystem. Several meaningful upgrades have now been implemented.

Updated Bonding Requirement

Bonding now requires 3,000,000 $PEPU, reinforcing alignment with long-term ecosystem participation and discouraging short-term, low-commitment launches.

Interface Stability Improvements

The previously reported flickering and instability affecting the top and bottom banners has been fully resolved. The interface now renders smoothly and consistently.

Unique Token Names Enforced

All new tokens launched via PumpPad must now have unique names. Duplicate token names are no longer permitted, improving discoverability, reducing user confusion, and strengthening on-chain clarity.

Improved MAX Function

Clicking MAX now automatically accounts for gas and dust, removing the need for users to manually subtract balances before confirming transactions.

Bug Fixes and Known Issues

Some issues remain under active development.

MetaMask Mobile & TradingView

Websites embedding TradingView charts may trigger errors when accessed through MetaMask Mobile.

• No issues are present on Chrome or Safari on iOS

• A fix is currently being worked on and will be communicated once deployed

L2 Pepu Liquidity Compensation

As previously communicated, the legacy PEPU L2 snapshot has fully re-synced, restoring data accuracy and long-term integrity across the ecosystem. To preserve correctness and avoid distribution errors, the originally planned November/December update was postponed while final validation checks were completed.

With these checks now concluded, the L2 Liquidity Compensation rollout is scheduled for early Q1 2026, with the confirmed date to be communicated within the first two weeks of January.

After extensive review, it became clear that re-seeding projects was not the optimal path forward. Re-seeding would have resulted in duplicated liquidity, incentivized users to race to the bottom by selling legacy tokens to acquire $PEPU, and introduced unnecessary market distortion.

The compensation approach ultimately adopted was selected in the best long-term interest of the community, prioritizing fairness, market stability, and ecosystem integrity.

Snapshot & Eligibility

• Eligibility is based on the top-10 most liquid tokens, ranked by WPEPU pool depth.

• Snapshot taken at block #6,203,280
  (2025-04-24 23:59:59 UTC)

In addition to the top-10 most liquid tokens, the snapshot also includes projects that:

• Were active on PEPU Legacy L2 and continued building on PEPU New L2.

• Were submitted by founders or developers via the Pepu Dev Group.

If you were building on PEPU Legacy L2 and continued on PEPU New L2, but are not currently in the Pepu Dev Group, please inform a moderator so you can be added.

• Developer group inclusion deadline: December 28, 2025

Projects not submitted or added to the Dev Group by this deadline may not be eligible for inclusion in the liquidity compensation process.

Compensation Structure

• Compensation will be paid in $PEPU, calculated at Pepu/token value on April 24, 2025

• Each approved claim will be split into six tranches, claimable monthly over a six-month period

• This phased release is designed to minimize market impact on $PEPU while maintaining fairness for all eligible users

Legacy L2 Tokens Currently Included

• $MATRIX

• $INS

• $PXRP

• $PBTC

• $MRGNBUU

• $GRX

• $Safe

• $PEPEXAI

• $BULL

• $DOPE

• $FINPEPE

• $LUXURIOUS

• $HoRa

• $FZLA

Claim Deadline — Legacy PEPU -> New PEPU

• Claim Deadline: January 31, 2026 — 23:59 UTC

• Applies specifically to PEPU users eligible during the L1 → L2 migration

After the deadline:

• Claims will be permanently closed

• A portion of unclaimed tokens will be burned

• Claims will no longer be possible once the process concludes

Need to still claim ? -> https://pepeunchained.com/claim

HoRa × Pepu Christmas Giveaway

To close out the year, HoRa and Pepu have launched a Christmas Giveaway in collaboration.

Participation is hosted on Galxe:
https://app.galxe.com/quest/9bPFm6uS3qxD86YpkU4uq5/GCBuftYKtW?refer=space_home

The campaign rewards active community members while offering an accessible entry point for new users during the holiday period.

Closing

Pepu enters the new year fully operating on Layer 2, with PumpPad stability improvements complete and the L2 Liquidity Compensation framework finalized and scheduled. The priority moving forward is execution, clear communication, and maintaining a fair and transparent process for all ecosystem participants. Further updates will follow shortly with confirmed rollout dates and next steps.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

Both projects were selected based on their ability to deliver meaningful infrastructure and user-experience improvements that support long-term ecosystem growth. As part of this grant round, Pepe Unchained will support both teams with the services required to operate and scale their products for a full year, prioritising sustainability, reliability, and ecosystem alignment.

Degen Time x Pepu Bank : Strengthening L1 ↔ L2 Access

Degen Time x Pepu Bank focuses on improving how users move capital from Layer 1 into Pepe Unchained Layer 2, while also expanding the set of tools available once users are on-chain.

Through Penk Market and Superbridge, this initiative improves access into the ecosystem. In parallel, Pepu Bank is introducing advanced trading utilities designed to give users greater control over execution.

Trading Vault - Controlled, Strategy-Driven Trading

Trading Vault is a Pepu Bank utility that allows users to place buy and sell limit orders with full control over price execution.

Rather than reacting to market volatility, users define their target price in advance. Once that price is reached, the system executes the trade automatically.

This enables:

• Precise entry and exit pricing

• Strategy-based execution rather than manual timing

• Reduced stress and constant monitoring

Trading Vault is being developed with future integration into PepuSwap in mind, allowing advanced order functionality to work along side the core trading interface.

Why This Matters

From observed ecosystem behaviour, one conclusion has been clear: reliable access and controlled execution materially improve user confidence and on-chain participation.

When L1 ↔ L2 access works efficiently and users can trade with precision:

• Onboarding becomes smoother

• Larger and more deliberate transactions are easier to execute

• Overall Layer 2 activity increases organically

The Pepu allocation associated with this grant is used strictly to support operational performance and system reliability, ensuring these tools function as intended as demand grows. The focus remains on infrastructure quality and user experience, not short-term incentives or sell-side activity.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.pepubank.net/

Pepu Vault : AI-Powered Assistance at the Core

Pepu Vault is focused on reducing friction across the Pepe Unchained ecosystem by improving how users access information, tools, and on-chain opportunities.

As part of this FwB Grant, Pepu Vault’s Pepu AI will be integrated directly into the main ecosystem chat, allowing users to receive fast, contextual assistance for general questions, navigation, and ecosystem discovery.

Why This Matters

As Layer 2 ecosystems grow, complexity becomes a barrier to adoption. Pepu Vault addresses this by embedding intelligence directly into the user journey, improving usability without increasing cognitive load.

Through its 2026 roadmap, Pepu Vault will focus on:

• Scaling AI-driven onboarding and user guidance

• Expanding automated tooling, including trading and application bots

• Broadening its investment strategies to Ethereum, Base, and cross-chain environments

• Establishing Pepu Vault as a standalone, recognisable entity

• Introducing long-term participation mechanisms, including exclusive staking

• Delivering a major upgrade to VaultGPT, providing deeper insights and smarter analytics

This roadmap prioritises practical utility, scalability, and long-term value creation, ensuring that Pepu Vault grows in step with the ecosystem rather than ahead of it.

🔗 Learn more: https://Pepuvault.net

Continuing the FwB Mission

Round 2 of the FwB Grant program continues our focus on infrastructure, usability, and long-term ecosystem health.

With Degen Time x Pepu Bank improving access and onboarding, and Pepu Vault enhancing user interaction through AI, these projects represent meaningful progress toward a more seamless Pepe Unchained Layer 2 experience.

More updates will follow as these integrations continue to roll out.

From November 1 to November 30, 2025, the Pepu community once again demonstrated strong participation and engagement, driven by the XP-based incentive system, increased competition, and a higher number of participating projects than any previous season.

Season IV continues the momentum established in Season III. For reference, previous results can be found here:
https://paragraph.com/@pepe-unchained/hora-x-pepu-votebot-season-3-results

Below are the final standings for one of the most active voting rounds to date.

1st Place – Pepu Vault

Votes: 951

Pepu Vault secured first place once again, reinforcing its position as one of the strongest pillars within the Pepe Unchained ecosystem.

In its latest update, Pepu Vault announced plans to expand beyond Pepe Unchained by deploying capital on both Base and Ethereum L1. This marks a significant strategic step for the project. An initial fund of approximately $3,000 to $5,000 is scheduled to launch in February 2026, enabling the deployment of diversified yield strategies across multiple chains.

The objective of this expansion is to improve stability, unlock additional revenue channels, and increase overall visibility for Pepu L2. Despite this broader scope, Pepe Unchained remains the primary investment hub, with multi-chain activity positioned as a reinforcement rather than a replacement.

Pepu Vault continues to emphasize transparency, sustainable growth, and community-aligned decision-making as core principles of its development strategy.

2nd Place – Yashix

Votes: 925

Yashix maintained its strong trajectory by securing second place in Season IV.

The project outlined a clear dual-chain contingency plan. If Pepe Unchained does not secure exchange integrations in the near term, Yashix will deploy on Ethereum L1 using a lock-and-release bridge model. This approach mirrors industry standards used by assets such as USDT and WBTC, ensuring synchronized supply, zero inflation risk, and full parity across chains.

This expansion is designed to improve liquidity access, facilitate exchange listings, and attract additional trading volume while maintaining an L2-first orientation. In parallel, Yashix has prepared a fully fair migration framework should a future transition ever be required.

With this roadmap, Yashix continues to position itself as a long-term project focused on real-world utility, DeFi integration, and cross-chain scalability.

3rd Place – Pepu Bank

Votes: 858

Pepu Bank secured third place, continuing its consistent presence among the top-performing ecosystem projects.

The latest update announced the integration of the DegenIO Dashboard directly into the Pepu Bank product suite. This consolidation brings enhanced analytics, deeper insights, and improved portfolio tracking into a single unified platform for users on Pepu L2.

With Springfield, the Penk Marketplace, and expanded analytics capabilities now under one roof, Pepu Bank continues to evolve as a central financial hub for the network. The project remains a key driver of infrastructure development and tooling on Pepe Unchained.

VoteBot Advertising and HoRa Supply Mechanics

Projects can now purchase advertising slots directly through the Pepu VoteBot. These placements can be booked via holderradar.com/ads.

When projects acquire HoRa tokens for advertising purposes, the purchased HoRa is permanently locked for five years using ToshLock. This mechanism introduces long-term supply reduction pressure and ensures that advertising demand directly benefits long-term holders and the broader Pepu L2 ecosystem.

HoRa VoteBot Quests Now Live

HoRa VoteBot quests are now live on Galxe:
https://app.galxe.com/quest/9bPFm6uS3qxD86YpkU4uq5/GCYKKtYuoF?refer=space_home

Participants earn XP through these quests, contributing toward eligibility for upcoming Pepu seasonal rewards. This further aligns governance participation, ecosystem engagement, and long-term incentive distribution.

Meet the Dev: Gameyard

↳ X: https://x.com/GameyardPvP
↳ Telegram: https://t.me/gameyardofficial
↳ Discord: https://discord.gg/KRRetV2WMn

Q: Can you describe your project in a few sentences?
Gameyard is a competitive PvP gaming platform designed for players who want skill to matter. The platform allows players to compete against each other in skill based games where rewards are earned through performance, strategy, and mastery rather than luck or pay to win mechanics.

Gameyard focuses on fairness, competition, and rewarding talent, creating an environment where players can grow, compete, and be recognized for their ability.

Q: Why did you start this project?
I started Gameyard after noticing a clear gap in the gaming space. Many platforms rely heavily on luck, pay to win models, or repetitive gameplay loops that do not truly reward skill.

I wanted to build a platform where players are rewarded purely based on their ability, strategy, and performance. The goal was to create a fairer and more engaging experience for competitive gamers who want outcomes to be decided by skill alone.

Q: What are your main goals for Gameyard?
Gameyard aims to build a thriving community of competitive players who value skill based gameplay. The platform will host regular tournaments and competitive events with meaningful rewards to build excitement and long term engagement.

A key goal is to promote fair competition through a decentralized and transparent approach, while avoiding pay to win mechanics. Monetization will focus on ethical models such as cosmetic items or tournament entry fees that do not compromise fairness.

Community engagement is also a priority, with plans for feedback loops through forums, polls, and social integration. Gameyard is designed to help undiscovered talent gain visibility, potentially opening pathways toward professional competition.

Long term, the vision is to build a full competitive esports ecosystem, partnering with leagues, streamers, and influencers to showcase high skill gameplay and grow the platform’s reach.

Q: Can you give us any hints about what’s coming next?
On the technical side, Gameyard is focused on building balanced competitive games that reward reflexes, precision, strategy, and long term mastery.

Upcoming features include skill based matchmaking, detailed performance analytics, leaderboards, and progression tracking. Anti cheat and anti exploit systems are being developed to protect game integrity and maintain trust.

The platform is also being designed for cross platform accessibility, with support for desktop and mobile devices. In the future, AI driven training tools and practice systems may be introduced to help players improve and climb the ranks.

Q: Anything you’d like to add?
Gameyard is built for players who care about competition, fairness, and growth. The vision is to create a place where skill speaks louder than hype, and where talented players can prove themselves on equal ground.

This is about building something long term, with the community playing an active role in shaping how the platform evolves.

That wraps up this edition of Meet the Dev. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the builders, creators, and innovators shaping the future of the Pepe Unchained ecosystem.

As we move into the new year, we will be exploring new ways to increase community participation across the ecosystem. This includes expanding our giveaway formats to feature multiple winners, multiple prize tiers, and more frequent engagement-driven reward cycles. These initiatives are designed to create broader opportunities for involvement while strengthening long-term ecosystem activity.

Developer Portal

The developer page goes live tomorrow and will serve as the central hub for projects building on Pepe Unchained Layer 2. Active projects will begin appearing here, and through integration with HoRa we will be able to highlight trending projects based on community engagement and on-chain activity.

We are also exploring new ways to bring together all project roadmaps, development timelines, and upcoming releases into a single, easily accessible format for the community. The launch of the developer portal is the first step toward this goal, creating a unified space where ecosystem activity can be tracked, showcased, and discovered more efficiently. Further enhancements will continue to build on this foundation as we streamline how projects share progress, milestones, and future developments across Pepu Layer 2.

FWB Update

We are in the final stages of reviewing two newly selected FWB applicants. These projects will join the next wave of ecosystem-supported builders, with more information to be shared once the final selections are confirmed.

PumpPad & PepuSwap Updates

Major improvements shipped this month across PumpPad and PepuSwap:

• Performance upgrades
  → Images and UI assets load significantly faster across PepuSwap and PumpPad

• Blacklist added to PepuSwap
  → A highly requested community feature now implemented

• Featured section on PumpPad fixed
  → Ensures better project discovery and visibility

PumpPad Fixes Under Investigation

We are currently investigating several quality-of-life improvements for PumpPad based on community feedback. These include:

• Allowing users to enter the exact number of unbonded tokens they want to buy, rather than only entering the amount of PEPU to spend.

• Adjusting the behaviour of the “Max Amount” option so users are not required to leave a minimum balance of 1 PEPU in their wallet before selling.

• Improved chart integration added to PumpPad
  → Both bonded and unbonded tokens will have their charts updated and improved.

These items are being reviewed to determine the most effective and stable implementation approach, and further updates will be shared as work progresses.

Pepu Buy Bot powered by Tosh Tech

Pepu Buy Bot will now be used to track PEPU buy orders, providing improved visibility into market activity and enabling clearer analytics for the community.
We will continue exploring additional ways to integrate ToshBot across the ecosystem to enhance real-time tracking, reporting, and user insights.

**$LUXURIOUS × PEPU COMMUNITY

💥 13,000,000 TOKEN GIVEAWAY PARTY**

The giveaway has officially concluded — thank you to all participating ecosystems.
Winnings will be distributed this week!

Winner

The winning wallet selected by the Galxe Raffle is:

🏆 0x0fd9c4c8ffb2518d8333bf9f595af7c67d7e0d86

You can view the official raffle result here:
👉 https://app.galxe.com/quest/9bPFm6uS3qxD86YpkU4uq5/GCh9Pt8Ypn

Each project contributed 1,000,000 of their own tokens toward the 13M token prize pool.

Participating Projects

💰 $LUXURIOUS
💰 $DGT
💰 $HORA
💰 $VAULT
💰 $MFG
💰 $GYD
💰 $FINPEPE
💰 $JONNY
💰 $BRO
💰 $SFT
💰 $PSTARS
💰 $TOSH

A big thank you to all ecosystems for their support.

Galxe – Season 1 Conclusion & Season 2 Collab

Season 1 Final Stats

• Page Views: 23,332

• Participation: 1,002

• Top Points Earned: 2,175

Season 1 rewards will be fully distributed this week.

Season 2 Begins — Monday, 8 December

Season 2 will run longer than Season 1 and introduce:

• New on-chain quests

• Collaboration quests with HoRa

• Expanded on-chain utilities and reward pathways

• Extended giveaway-style quests throughout the season

New for Season 2 — Quest Collections

To improve navigation and engagement, Season 2 introduces Quest Collections, grouping related tasks into focused tracks:

HoRa Collection

https://app.galxe.com/quest/9bPFm6uS3qxD86YpkU4uq5/GCYKKtYuoF

Pepu On-Chain Collection

https://app.galxe.com/quest/9bPFm6uS3qxD86YpkU4uq5/GCYQKtYrRr

These collections will expand throughout the season as new collaborations and on-chain tasks go live.

Season 2 begins 8-12-2025

Community Vote Result

🗳 Bonding Curve Update — Community Choice

The community voted for the new PumpPad bonding curve amount to be:

➡ 3,000,000 $PEPU

This parameter will continue to be reviewed every two months or during periods of high volatility.

Community Developer Updates

1. $LUXURIOUS

Website: https://www.pepuisluxurious.xyz/
CA: 0xf5cb0ffe8df1e931bd8c1cd5be84ed4d8e1400f7

Summary :
$LUXURIOUS continues strong community engagement, including cross-ecosystem activity and participation in the PEPU × LUXURIOUS 13M token giveaway. Visibility and marketing across the ecosystem remain the key focus.

$LUXURIOUS is celebrating their first Burn Community giveaway party in December. You can find all the information on their X account.

X Link:
https://x.com/DJDean4You/status/1992536687558203091

2. SilverEdge

Website: thesilveredge.xyz
CA: 0x1C1bd105E03129a5909E935AAF4A77f21285148d

Summary :

The first wave of EDGE Rewards Distribution is scheduled to roll out no later than January 2026, marking a major milestone for the SilverEdge ecosystem and its long-term vision.

This launch signals the start of a structured, sustainable reward engine powered by real activity, real utility, and real value flow. Momentum is building, the framework is in place, and the community is gearing up for a new phase of growth.

Stay sharp. Stay ready.
Get your EDGE ready.

Upcoming:
Game Night December tournament

X Links:
https://x.com/thesilveredger/status/1992605709670398278

3. Finnish Pepe (FinPepe)

Website: https://finpepe.com/
CA: 0x421402ffc649d2ba0f2655c42bcd1e7dcc6f3970

Summary:

Finnish Pepe introduced a staking feature starting December 1st. Official APY data has been released on X and in the Finnish Pepe Telegram.
$FINPEPE staked supply hit 47% of the total supply (+18% is locked up).

X Links:
https://x.com/finpepee/status/1992549527299977228
https://x.com/finpepee/status/1996891025369948163

4. Cutesthammer

Website: Coming soon
CA: 0xcc4510e0c2276b76c09f493c110f09df60c13192

Summary:
Coming soon

X Link:
https://x.com/cutesthammer

5. MatrixFrog (MFG)

Website: https://matrixfrog.one/
CA: 0x434DD2AFe3BAf277ffcFe9Bef9787EdA6b4C38D5

Summary:
MFG will be releasing episode 4 of the Peptrix series "Reality, interrupted" the beginning of December. You will need PTX in order to participate in the voting competition. You can stake your MFG to earn PTX in the construct section, or use our swap section on the landing page to swap MFG, or Pepu, to PTX.

X Link:
https://x.com/Matrixfrog_

6. Pepu Vault

Website: Pepuvault.net
CA: 0x8746d6fc80708775461226657a6947497764bbe6

Summary:
Vaults Advisory Service (VAS)
VAS is now live. Eight projects already joined.
Projects get real support, visibility, and connections — while strengthening the Pepu Vault ecosystem through token contributions or Vault holdings.
Telegram Trading Bot
Our trading bot is finished.
Soon you can swap and trade directly inside Telegram on Pepu Unchained.

Pepu Vault — real utility and real growth on Layer 2.

X Link:
https://x.com/pepuvault/status/1990806634671563060

7. Bobby Booost

Website: www.BobbyBooost.com
CA: 0x910c1acdbefc866f2cb2c482e044582e44395152

Summary:
BooostCruise — we shipped V3 (skipped V2) — live now. This introduces badges → ranks → multipliers (full-throttle pairings & Synergy Overdrive). First V3 pools: BOOOST (mother token), PEPX, & BRODO. Built, secured & maintained by engine shipwright Tosh @ToshTech.

X Link:
https://x.com/pepubobbybooost?s=21

8. LEGENDARY BOBBY!

Website: https://t.me/LEGENDARY_BOBBY
CA: 0x8fe6436498d4ed9560da2c9072ed0ece26045146

Summary:

BOBBY'S MEME FACTORY livestream events are really heating up after a very successful MEME FACTORY EVENT #2! Selected token for the event, PEPUX has not only survived, but has been thriving with a current MC of over 30k! We had 31 GOLDEN TICKET purchasers, who each received 6.5m tokens for only 100k Pepu! These same 6.5m tokens are now worth 600k Pepu!

MEME FACTORY EVENT #3 already has 21 GOLDEN TICKETS sold, totaling 4.2M Pepu!

X Link:
https://x.com/LoveBobbymeme/status/1995488517749807972

9. Gameyard

Website: https://gameyard.pro/
CA: 0x631420b5cd6342b3609e59e6e41b4c8aaddf93af

Summary:
Gameyard Karts game launch. Game Night December tournament upcoming.

X Link:
https://x.com/GameyardPvP/status/1994012936239417616

10. HolderRadar (HoRa)

Website: holderradar.com
CA: 0xd42fabf08d04d1eb5c69f770c6e049832b69d788

Summary:
HoRa x Pepu NFT collection Update with 2000 NFTs . NFT Erc-1155 Update on 23.12.2025

X Link:
https://twitter.com/PepuHolderRadar

11. Tosh Tech

Website: https://www.toshtech.xyz
CA: 0x0b52dfa17542f30f3072c53ca5061120c74d86e9

Summary:
Tosh delivered a strong month focused on expanding ecosystem security, analytics, and deflationary mechanisms. A sneak peek of the new Wallet Analyzer (Web) was released, showcasing portfolio allocations, staked positions, and improved visibility for users. ToshLock surpassed 1,000,000 USD in TVL, now securing more than 30 projects with over 5 billion tokens locked. An additional 15 million TOSH has been locked, pushing the project closer to its 10 percent supply target. The monthly Buyback and Burn cycle has begun, executing a 1,000,000 PEPU buyback and a 1,000,000 TOSH burn.

Upcoming:
Continuation of the Buyback and Burn cycle and incremental releases of Wallet Analyzer features.

X Link:
https://x.com/ToshTech_

Closing Note

The Pepu Layer 2 ecosystem continues to grow across infrastructure, tooling, community initiatives, and incentive programs. As final confirmations progress, the next dedicated Layer 2 update is expected to arrive ahead of the next ecosystem report. It will follow the same structured format, providing deeper visibility into the rollout plan, development milestones, and the steps being taken to ensure a smooth transition that preserves the integrity of the Pepu ecosystem.

Thank you for your patience during the delays surrounding the L2 solution, as ensuring the rollout is executed with the necessary technical care is essential. The extended timeline has been the result of detailed evaluation work, including a full analysis of on-chain data to validate the impact of each potential pathway. The final approach has been shaped to strengthen the Pepu ecosystem and ensure no negative impact on existing projects, users, or on-chain activity. With the analysis phase now complete, we are on the cusp of moving into the rollout timeline, with a full plan expected to be ready within the next two weeks. A comprehensive article detailing the rollout, the reasoning behind it, and the implementation phases will be published alongside the formal announcement.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

Meet the Dev: Finnish Pepe ($FINPEPE)

↳ X↳ Website↳ Telegram: @Anttuz / Anttu

Q: Can you describe your project in a few sentences?

Embrace the wild side of Finnish culture, where saunas are hot, beers are cold, and SISU runs deep. $FINPEPE isn’t just a meme coin, it’s a tribute to Nordic grit, lakeside legends, and the unbreakable Finnish spirit. It celebrates the unique energy of Finland and brings that identity into the Pepu ecosystem, blending humor, community, and national pride into one digital movement.

Q: Why did you start this project?

I wanted to create a hub and community where people can enjoy crypto, share memes, and bring Finnish culture into the mainstream, three things that are important to me.It started as a passion project, inspired by both my love for Finland and the thriving meme culture that keeps crypto creative and fun. Finnish Pepe represents that combination perfectly.

Q: What are your main goals for Finnish Pepe?

Our goal is to share our mutual love for crypto and Finland with everyone who is interested, and to grow the already existing Finnish Pepe community.It is about uniting people who appreciate the humor, resilience, and charm of Finnish culture while contributing to the broader Pepu L2 ecosystem.

Q: Can you give us any hints about what’s coming next?

New partnerships are forming within Pepu’s L2 network. Collaborations are in the works that will help expand visibility, community participation, and long term engagement.Stay tuned for updates as Finnish Pepe continues to evolve and connect with other key projects across the ecosystem.

Q: Anything you’d like to add?

Finnish Pepe is built for everyone who appreciates the lighter side of crypto and the strength of community. It is a celebration of Finland, culture, and connection, with plenty of humor along the way. While there is only one creator of the project, it belongs to everyone who joins us. Ultimately, Finnish Pepe is a genuinely community-driven initiative.

That wraps up this edition of Meet the Dev. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the builders, creators, and innovators shaping the future of the Pepe Unchained ecosystem.

And the final results are in… 🏆

(Note: PENK Marketplace received the highest raw vote count this season but was excluded from official podium ranking to maintain fairness.)

🥇 1st Place – Pepu Vault (953 Votes)

Pepu Vault continues to establish itself as one of the most utility heavy protocols on Pepu Layer 2.

Recent highlights:

• Utility limits lowered (Pepu Rewards 500K VAULT to lower / Vault GPT 100K VAULT to lower)

• Project wallet now holds over $10,000 AUM

• The official mascot Vaulty McFly was introduced this season

• 17,000,000 VAULT burned in total

Steady growth, consistent delivery, and transparent mechanics continue to position Pepu Vault as a core pillar of Pepu’s expanding economy.

🥈 2nd Place – Yashix (930 Votes)

YASHIX is redefining how decentralized investments can intersect with real world, yield bearing assets.

Their approach is simple and powerful:100% of operational profits are reinvested back into DeFi and tangible yield generation, supporting long term market stability and value for token holders.

Vision:
Revolutionize decentralized investing by merging real world asset exposure with blockchain transparency, sustainability and value creation.

Mission:
Build a reliable investment ecosystem supported by a deflationary token model designed for consistent value appreciation.

🥉 3rd Place – Tosh (781 Votes)

Tosh remains one of the most respected and most shipped developer driven projects on Pepu L2 and it only accelerated this season.

Recent highlights:

• ToshGuard Wallet Analyzer expanded support to PEPKING, MMT Bobby, VAULT Bobby and SPRING Bobby staking

• Access unlocked for any wallet holding or staking 1,000,000+ TOSH

• Over 294M TOSH staked at 9% APY held for over 197 days

• Launched PEPU Staking Leaderboard with full on chain transparency: toshtech.xyz/pepu_stakers

• 1,000,000 TOSH contributed to the 13 million token Pepu Layer 2 Giveaway initiative

Season III Metrics

Range: 2025-10-01 to 2025-10-31 (exclusive)
Total Votes: 16,277 (+66% vs. Season II!)
Projects Participating: 82 (+141%)
Unique Voters: 275 (+18%)
Average Votes per Voter: 59.19 (+40%)
Average Votes per Day: 542.57
Busiest Day: October 26th, 2025 with 742 votes
Most Active Time Slot (2h): 04:00 – 06:00 with 6,245 votes

🔥 Thanks to the new XP System, engagement skyrocketed this season, with more votes, more activity, and the biggest turnout yet!

What’s Next

Season III showed clearly that Pepu’s community is expanding fast not just in scale, but in participation depth. XP based leveling made voting more strategic, more rewarding, and more competitive. Exclusive rewards for top level voters will be announced soon.

Congratulations to Pepu Vault, Yashix, and Tosh. Thank you to every voter who helped push Pepu L2 to its strongest season so far.

Season IV launch coming soon. Keep leveling up your vote power.

You can now also purchase advertising slots directly on the VoteBot. These can be booked through holderradar.com/ads. When projects purchase HoRa for ad placements, the purchased HoRa is permanently locked for 5 years using ToshLock. This creates long term supply reduction pressure and ensures that advertising demand cycles directly benefit long term holders and the broader Pepu L2 ecosystem.

End of Month Layer 2 Ecosystem Update

The community voted to continue with bi monthly ecosystem updates. This cadence allows us to maintain consistency, depth and transparency across development, program rollouts and Layer 2 expansion.

Developer Portal

The developer portal highlighting active projects on Pepe Unchained Layer 2 has moved from design into active development. This portal will showcase all projects building on chain and allow easy searching, filtering and discovery across the ecosystem. HoRa VoteBot will be integrated so projects that receive community upvotes will appear at random in the trending section alongside other trending projects.

We continue to prioritise strong foundational architecture for Pepe Unchained Layer 2 with a focus on ensuring the chain remains developer friendly. This is a core requirement for long term sustainability. Without correct foundational standards the Layer 2 cannot support scalable technical growth, therefore it is critical these foundations are established correctly.

Layer 2 Snapshot Status

The new snapshot for the previous Layer 2 is expected to be ready before the end of this month.

For context: the initial snapshot we received was incomplete which extended timelines due to the time required to regenerate snapshots of this scale. There was also a technical configuration blocker.

In addition, Celestia rollups have specific technical requirements. Because the chain must sync from genesis, two different op node versions need to be used sequentially. The Celestia fork is required up to a specific block height in order to read batches correctly, then the system transitions to the vanilla op node. Implementing this dual configuration and initiating a full re sync from genesis increased the time needed to complete the process.

We are advancing this as efficiently as possible, however we cannot provide an exact go live date at this stage as certain stages of this process are out of our hands, as they depend on the syncing speed of the network. These technical blockers have pushed the timeline back by a number of months which is why this has taken longer than originally anticipated.

Ecosystem Mergers

Two mergers were completed over the past month within the Pepe Unchained Layer 2 ecosystem. Four entities in total were involved. These consolidations were executed to strengthen alignment, operational focus and resource efficiency across the Layer 2 environment.

• https://mirror.xyz/0x5d229f641ccA8c85F356a29A2b5D12587a216Fd2/k8otpTTOaYYvij34ClcjesTJCuN6jm82rj57Vf48DD4

• https://medium.com/@pepulock/b8eccf7328a5

All participating entities have now been integrated under their receiving ecosystems and will continue operating within those consolidated structures.

Galxe Campaign Update

Unique views: 14,673

We anticipate an increase in participation toward the close of Season 1.

Season 2 will focus strongly on increasing on chain transactional activity within the Layer 2 environment.

Reward distribution contracts for Pepu rewards have been completed. The Season 1 snapshot will take place sooner than expected.

For those still participating, ensure you continue accumulating points:

https://app.galxe.com/quest/9bPFm6uS3qxD86YpkU4uq5/GCh9Pt8Ypn

Pepu Merched UP! by Pepe Unchained | Galxe Quest

Join Pepu Merched UP! by Pepe Unchained on Galxe. Earn rewards to enhance your web3 presence and reputation.

https://app.galxe.com

Get Connected by Pepe Unchained | Galxe Quest

Join Get Connected on Galxe. Earn loyalty points by contributing to Pepe Unchained and enhance your web3 presence and reputation.

https://app.galxe.com

Season 2 will maintain off chain quests while introducing new exclusive on chain tasks. We will progressively integrate Layer 2 ecosystem projects into these quests. The first collaboration has gone live with LUXURIOUS.

Community Developer Updates

Gameyard

Gameyard completed the Penkmarket integration on the Gameyard side, enabling direct interoperability and new cross-project utility.

• re-launch of one existing Gameyard title

• launch of one new Gameyard title

• activation of the monthly “Game Night” tournament series within the coming days

Additional notes:

• Gameyard has joined the Luxurious giveaway event

• Gameyard is now officially listed on Penkmarket

PepuLock

• new website deployed with improved performance, simplified navigation, and live multi-chain integrations

• Audited locker and vesting contracts upgraded for higher transparency and reliability across supported networks

• Buy & Sell Bot expanded to Ethereum, Binance, Base, Polygon, and Pepe Unchained with free real-time notifications and analytics

Upcoming:

• CKOMFarm goes live November 9 at 16:00 UTC. This platform enables project owners to create decentralized staking pools where holders can earn rewards in native or alternate tokens, supported by a referral system and optional token burn mechanics.

Pepu Vault

• Utility limits lowered: Pepu Rewards from 500K VAULT and Vault GPT from 100K VAULT

• Project wallet now holds over 10,000 USD AUM

• Vaulty McFly mascot introduced

• Total of 17,000,000 VAULT burned

Unchained Lab

Unchained Lab - Revolutionizing Blockchain Identity

The unified ecosystem where your .pepu domain, wallet, and global payments converge into one seamless blockchain experience.

https://www.unchainedlab.xyz

• Debit Card V2 released with Visa integration -

• Merchant support expanded beyond V1 (Mastercard only)

• Fees reduced and spending limits increased with minimal KYC

Brodo Beats

• Custom music video production active

• Penking staking system operational in partnership with Pepu Bank

• First Unchained Battle Lab event upcoming with Vault and Unchained Labs

• NFTs launching this November on Hora marketplace

• Spotify linked burn mechanism in development

• Brodo Beats avatar integrated into JONNY game MemeWars

Bobby BOOOST

Bobby BOOOST - Coming Soon

Raise the tide - rewards, raids & transparency NEMINEM RELINQUERE - No project left behind Command Deck under construction - plank by plank, block by block. 🚢BooostCruise🛳StakeShipHopOnHopOff⛴ Stake token to earn $BOOOST Helm - Live dashboards (Top BOOOSTers, BuyBot, LEWK, XP). Manifest - 71.4% ToshLocked until 2032 (on-chain verifiable).

https://www.bobbybooost.com

• Kickboxing module added by BobbyBoookie

• UX and speed improvements shipped by ToshTech across BooostCruise and BobbyBoookie https://www.bobbybooost.com/staking_pools?pool=0https://www.bobbybooost.com/bobbyboookie/

• Approx valuation reference: 1.5 PEPU per BOOOST (100,000 BOOOST approx 75 USD equivalent)

• Users reporting approx 15 to 25 USD per day via multi pool staking

• BooostCruise V2 under development. YASH confirmed for 1 January 2026

• Full detail reference: https://t.me/PepuBobbyBooost/2589/39527

TOSH

$TOSH | Empowering $PEPU L2

🚧 $TOSH - Built by Tosh Tech, We're delivering the tools Pepu communities deserve

https://www.toshtech.xyz

• ToshGuard Wallet Analyzer now supports PEPKING, MMT Bobby, VAULT Bobby and SPRING Bobby staking

• Access enabled for wallets holding or staking a combined minimum of 1,000,000 TOSH

• 294,000,000 plus TOSH currently staked at 9 percent APY for 197 plus days

• PEPU Staking Leaderboard live with full on chain transparency https://www.toshtech.xyz/pepu_stakers

• 1,000,000 TOSH contributed toward the 13,000,000 token Layer 2 Giveaway initiative

LUXURIOUS

$LUXURIOUS - PEPU Marketing Booster

LUXURIOUS launches the $PEPU Marketing Booster. Strategic partnerships across the Pepe Unchained ecosystem.

https://www.pepuisluxurious.xyz

• Monthly Voting Event launched via Telegram voting areas

• Surprise buy and burn events commencing

• Website update completed

• Participating in the Layer 2 Giveaway alongside 12 project partners

Hora

• VoteBot now supports paid ad slots

• Ad cost 31,250 HoRa per hour locked for 5 years via ToshLock

• Ads can be booked for up to 24 hours

JonnyVentures

DeFi Gamehub

First wave of Pepu L2 mini games now live (Pepu Jump / Pepu MemeWars / Pepu TD / Cutest Banhammer)→ users can play, engage Pepu ecosystem projects, earn rewards

• Telegram Smartwallet Tip & Burn Bot launched→ instant smart wallet creation inside TG→ real-time tipping / $JONNY with more L2 tokens to be added→ in-chat transparent token burns

• Leaderboard Bot coming next→ live score tracking across all Pepu Games→ fuels competition + reward structure

• Smart Bananapad launchpad progress→ Telegram-native token launchpad→ first on-chain tests successful→ once audits done → fair + bot-proof TG launches

Pepu Bank

• Relaunched Vault (limit orders) on Pepu Bank

• PENK and Degen Time Strategic Merger

Skill Football Challenge (SFT)

Home | Skill Football

Follow us on Seguici su The first token on Pepe Unchained's L2 blockchain dedicated to football predictions! Join our community, make your picks, and discover the surprises we have in store. Telegram and X to stay updated! Telegram e X per restare sempre aggiornato!

https://www.skill-football.com

Skill Football Challenge (SFT) has now completed the full infrastructural migration from Webador to a dedicated WordPress stack on external hosting.

Key upgrades include:

• new optimized backend architecture for unified user, event, and database management

• complete responsive redesign using the Astra Child framework

• security systems activated (SSL + DNS + access rules) across all SkillChallenge domains

• all SFT assets + data now centrally controlled from within the new WordPress environment

• new interactive UI built around competence + performance based logic to match SFT evolution

The platform is now entering operational activation phase.

Additional note: SFT will begin official brand registration in Italy in December 2025.

Closing Note

The Layer 2 ecosystem continues to expand across infrastructure, utility, developer output and incentive programs. The next bi monthly update will continue this structured reporting standard and provide further visibility into the next development phase.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

Meet the Dev – Skill Football Challenge (SFT)

↳ Website

↳ X

Q: Can you describe your project in a few sentences?

SFT is the first token on Pepu V2 that turns sports passion into value. It isn’t based on luck but on skill. Those who demonstrate the ability to predict or analyze sports events are rewarded fairly and in a decentralized way.

Our goal is to build a community where skill matters more than chance. SFT aims to unite sports fans and crypto enthusiasts under one ecosystem that values knowledge, dedication, and fair play.

Q: Why did you start this project?

I decided to create this project because it comes from my passion for both sports and the crypto world. From the start, our goal has been to put Pepu Unchained at the center of the project and create real value around it.

In the world of sports predictions, luck often plays a major role, but I believe those who invest time in studying and analyzing should be rewarded. With SFT, we aim to build a community where skill truly matters, combining fun with value growth, and turning a passion for sports and interest in crypto into a long-term asset, not just entertainment.

Q: What are your main goals for Skill Football Challenge?

The goal of the project is to create a unique experience that highlights both the passion for sports and the potential of crypto. We aim to build a platform where users’ skills and analyses are central, offering transparent and decentralized rewards.

SFT strives to become a universal platform in the world of skill and crypto, reinvesting every opportunity and resource back into the Pepu ecosystem. This way, SFT is not just for entertainment, but a project that generates real value for both the Pepu community and our SFT holders.

Q: Can you give us any hints about what’s coming next?

We have been working hard for over two months, constantly updating and improving the website while making major technical developments. Although we cannot reveal all details yet, we can say that unique features and opportunities for the community are on the way.

The goal is to merge fun, skill, and value growth in a new way. In the coming months, we will release previews to help the community understand what to expect from SFT and the Pepu ecosystem.

Q: Anything you’d like to add?

I want to take this opportunity to clarify that SFT is not a betting or gambling platform. It is based entirely on football expertise. Those who demonstrate skill in analyzing and predicting sports events are rewarded fairly and in a decentralized way. There are no elements of chance or multiplier betting, only skill and analysis, in full compliance with DPR 430 of 26/10/2001 (Italy).

We have carried out thorough legal research and consultations in our country, where we have legally registered our website. This would not have been possible if SFT were not a legitimate and transparent project. Local laws are strict, and we have carefully evaluated everything to ensure security and transparency for both holders and project owners.

Our goal is to create a community where knowledge and skill matter more than luck, turning a passion for sports into tangible, lasting value.We are creating a new home for Skill where we will increase with new developments and skill competitions involving even more people

That wraps up this edition of Meet the Dev. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the builders, creators, and innovators shaping the future of the Pepe Unchained ecosystem.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

Meet the Dev – Yashix

↳ Website

↳ X

Q: Can you describe your project in a few sentences?

Yashix acts as a liquidity provider in DeFi, designed to bridge blockchain innovation with real world opportunities. Its vision is to combine the power of decentralized finance with strategic investments in sustainable businesses, creating a lasting impact on both the digital and physical economy.

Built on a deflationary token model, Yashix uses all generated profits for buybacks, allocating 50% to burns and 50% to the treasury. This mechanism ensures continuous growth and long term value for holders. Once the token supply is reduced to 750M, the burn mechanism will stop, and Yashix will transition into a profit distribution model. This will effectively turn Yashix tokens into shares, distributing rewards proportionally to holders and aligning incentives with long term investors.

Q: Why did you start this project?

I am a crypto enthusiast who has lived through two bear markets, which taught me the importance of building something strong, sustainable, and capable of surviving any market cycle. Yashix is a project I have been planning for a long time, driven by a belief in creating lasting value in the crypto space.

My vision is to build a project that not only endures but also rewards its loyal believers. Through profit sharing, holders will be able to generate passive income, transforming their trust into long term benefits. It will be a milestone to achieve success together with such a dedicated community, proving that innovation and unity can thrive even in the toughest conditions.

Q: What are your main goals for Yashix?

The primary goal of Yashix is to create a sustainable, community driven investment ecosystem that can thrive through both bull and bear markets. Yashix aims to stand apart from typical DeFi projects by combining blockchain innovation with real world opportunities and a deflationary model that steadily increases token value.

In the early stages, all profits are used for buybacks, with 50% burned and 50% sent to the treasury to ensure continuous growth and scarcity. Once the supply reaches 750M tokens, Yashix will transition to a profit sharing model that distributes returns to holders based on their share of the supply. This transforms Yashix into a community owned venture where every believer benefits.

The ultimate goal is to reward loyalty, empower the community with passive income, and build a long term ecosystem that proves real value can exist in crypto beyond speculation.

Q: Can you give us any hints about what’s coming next?

Yashix is still in its early stages, but plans are already in motion to expand beyond DeFi into real world ventures. The first step will be the launch of a Yashix branded hotel, where token holders will enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits.

As profit sharing begins, Yashix holders will effectively become shareholders in the ecosystem, earning passive income while being part of something unique in the crypto space. With more partnerships and brand ventures in the pipeline, the community can expect Yashix to evolve into a full ecosystem of innovation, utility, and real world value.

Q: Anything you’d like to add?

Yashix is built on a long term vision. What sets us apart is our focus on sustainability, real world integration, and community rewards. We have already burned over 113M tokens, or 13% of the total supply, proving our commitment to scarcity and value creation.

Most importantly, Yashix is built for the believers. The profit sharing model will turn holding into true ownership, creating a new standard in DeFi where the community directly benefits from the project’s success. This is only the beginning, and together with one of the strongest communities in crypto, we aim to build something unforgettable.

That wraps up this edition of Meet the Dev. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the builders, creators, and innovators shaping the future of the Pepe Unchained ecosystem.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

Meet the Dev: Bobby Booost

↳ Website

↳ X

Q: Can you describe your project in a few sentences?

The master blueprint is very simple: spread love, positivity, and good vibes. Incorporate peace and joy into crypto, bring life onto the blockchain, and PEPU-party with a purpose.

The ethos is clear: if you help Pepe Unchained, we’ll find a way to reward it.From daily and monthly airdrops, hop-on-hop-off staking, and real world perks to on-chain assets, prediction contests, and on-ramp bonuses. Everything is designed to be transparent and for the community. Built and secured by @ToshTech.

Q: Why did you start this project?

When I joined the L2 ecosystem, I saw there was no shortage of technical talent. There were and still are brilliant devs, builders, artists, and passionate communities.

At first, I didn’t plan to start my own project, but I noticed something was missing. It felt like everyone was rowing in different directions. Bobby Booost became that missing piece, the bridge that connects the gap.

I believe the network effect matters. We go farther together. Like the balloon experiment that teaches cooperation, when we work together, we all win faster. That is the whole idea behind Bobby Booost - to be the force that raises the tide and lifts all ships.

Q: What are your main goals for Bobby Booost?

The main goal is to have something for everyone and create a single, easy, all-in-one rewards and fun token. Work hard, play harder.

• Reward contributors, not just holders: raiders, shillers, voters - we reward effort.

• Support ecosystem partners through paired staking and sponsored prize pools.

• Build resilience: design systems that survive storms and keep giving.

• Leave no project behind: reward both small and large teams.

• Focus long term: multi-year locks and responsible treasury use.

• Capture momentum: turn big moments into community gains.

• Deliver real value: perks, subscriptions, merch, and benefits that improve daily life.

After a long week, Bobby knows everyone deserves a little escape, a shared moment. Pull up a chair, grab a cold beer, pizza, or some chicken-fried comfort, and join simple contests that bring friends and strangers together. We're all about CARPEPU DIEM and being present for something fun. Time is the one resource we cannot reclaim; let’s spend a night together, watch the same match or play the same game, savor it, and make it count!

Q: Can you give us any hints about what’s coming next?

• BooostCruise V2 - remove the gate and add multiplier tiers. Audit before launch.

• Expanded BooostPerks - streaming subscriptions, travel credits, education, pro memberships, merch, and more.

• More BooostCruise partners - multiple sponsored pools running at once.

• Website improvements - better UI and UX, live dashboards, real time ledgers, daily dispatches, and signal integrations.

• Marketplace and NFT shop - limited merch drops, badges, and collectibles.

• Long term vision - Booostasy, a fantasy-league style platform for long season play.

Q: Anything you’d like to add?

Hey guys, I’m Admiral Bobby. I used to compete in video games globally and spent years building teams and strategies. I learned that there is no substitute for teamwork - a group that moves together wins together.

Bobby Booost is my way of bringing that same energy into crypto. It’s about building tools that let people earn, celebrate, and have fun together while keeping everything transparent and secure. A special shoutout to ToshTech, the engine shipwright behind it all.

That wraps up this edition of Meet the Dev. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the builders, creators, and innovators shaping the future of the Pepe Unchained ecosystem.

Meet the Dev – $LUXURIOUS

↳ Website

↳ X

Q: Can you describe your project in a few sentences?

$LUXURIOUS is focused on boosting the visibility and growth of Pepe Unchained through the $PEPU Marketing Booster. The project runs strategic campaigns across Instagram, X, Telegram, and other platforms to expand the audience, support collaboration with other L2 projects, and ensure $PEPU gains global recognition.

You can purchase our token via Pepuswap using L2, and very importantly, you can also buy us directly via L1.

Penk Market

Buy Coins on the go directly from Ethereum to Pepe Unchained

https://penkmarket.pepubank.net

Q: Why did you start this project?

I have been part of $PEPU from the beginning, starting with Pump Pad V1 where we created $LUXURIOUS. Trading on Layer 2 inspired me because of its speed, low fees, and community engagement. I wanted to turn this experience into something bigger, a platform that combines passion, community, and sustainable growth. This project was born from the desire to contribute to the ecosystem while offering a meaningful experience for investors and the community.

Q: What are your main goals for $LUXURIOUS?

My main goal is to introduce Pepe Unchained to the wider crypto community and help it gain recognition. I aim to raise awareness, generate engagement, and deliver long-term value to both investors and the community. Beyond promoting a token, the goal is to create a movement that highlights $PEPU’s potential and encourages collaboration among Layer 2 projects.We recently became the official marketing partner of the new UNCHAINED LABS project.

Unchained Lab - Revolutionizing Blockchain Identity

The unified ecosystem where your .pepu domain, wallet, and global payments converge into one seamless blockchain experience.

https://www.unchainedlab.xyz

We receive a 10% share of the project's revenue. This revenue is then burned through HolderRader Burn.

Q: Can you give us any hints about what’s coming next?

We are focused on working with other Layer 2 projects to grow $PEPU together. Future plans include expanded marketing campaigns, partnerships with major ecosystem projects, and continued initiatives that bring value to the community. The project will keep evolving as a collaborative effort rather than a competitive one.

Q: Anything you’d like to add?

What matters most to me is the spirit of working together. Every Layer 2 project on Pepe Unchained plays a role in making the ecosystem stronger. Collaboration is the key to success, and I truly believe that by supporting each other we can achieve lasting growth for $PEPU and the entire community.

That wraps up this edition of Meet the Dev. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the builders, creators, and innovators shaping the future of the Pepe Unchained ecosystem.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X

Meet the Dev – @ai_shiller

↳ Website

↳ X

$VAULT: 0x8746D6Fc80708775461226657a6947497764BBe6

Q: Can you describe your project in a few sentences?

Pepu Vault is a community-driven project on the Pepe Unchained chain, created to deliver transparent and fair rewards for all holders.Our mission is to generate sustainable value together by involving the community in decisions and encouraging true participation.

The vision of Pepu Vault is to build a strong ecosystem of tools, bots, and AI that ensures trust, growth, and long-term perspective for every member.

Q: Why did you start this project?

I first had the idea back on the old chain, to create something where everyone could truly participate and invest together as a community while also giving projects on Layer 2 a stage to shine.

That is why I always look for Reward Partners and launch two-week campaigns with them, creating unique experiences for our holders.At the same time, I use tools from other projects to show through Pepu Vault that our Layer 2 is not just a platform, but a real treasure.

Q: What are your main goals for Pepu Vault?

Pepu Vault brings people together to invest, share rewards transparently, and give promising Layer 2 projects visibility.Our goal is to create lasting value through trust, participation, and innovation while constantly evolving with new tools and ideas.

A key part of this journey is VaultGPT, a custom AI tool built for analytics and creative collaboration.Most importantly, Pepu Vault is about building something together as a community, supporting one another, and remembering to have fun along the way.

Q: Can you give us any hints about what’s coming next?

VaultGPT is our next big step. It is a custom OpenAI ChatGPT connected to the Pepu Chain and Gecko, beginning as a powerful analytics tool for tokens and wallets and evolving into a creative engine that helps our community shape the future of Layer 2.

It is more than just data. It is the foundation for new ideas, new projects, and new opportunities.We are also building something even bigger behind the scenes. We cannot reveal it yet, but trust us, it is going to be very exciting.

Q: Anything you’d like to add?

I have never met so many kind and inspiring people in the crypto space before. It is a true joy to build and create together with all of you, and I am deeply grateful for this experience.

Let us always remember that in the end we share the same goal, and that is what makes this journey so special. Pepu needs the projects and the projects need Pepu, and together we will keep growing stronger.

One of the goals for the future is to work even more closely with Pepe Unchained…

That’s a wrap for this edition of Meet the Dev.

Pepu Vault is a reminder that transparency, collaboration, and community drive real innovation. Follow @ai_shiller and explore more on the Pepu Vault Telegram.

Join the conversation on Telegram and X