[BS] DOT #1705 - Pudgy Party – Bringing the most beloved characters in Web3 to Polkadot
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https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1705

  • Pudgy Penguins are cute NFT penguins that became a popular brand.
  • They made toys sold in stores like Walmart and Target.
  • Now they are making a fun mobile game called Pudgy Party with Mythical Games.
  • The game will run on Polkadot’s blockchain for security.
  • They need $2 million for ads, events, and prizes to help the game grow.
  • The game could bring millions of new users to Polkadot.
  • It will launch in September 2025 on phones.
  • Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games already spent $12 million on the game.
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#1
12d ago

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5-member quorum not met.
Vote #1: NAY
8 available members.
No CoI reported. DV delegation exercised.
https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/27474158-3
https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1705#4

#2
5d ago

🟢 1 • 🔴 2 • ⚪️ 5
5 members abstained, higher than the 4-member threshold.
Vote #2: ABSTAIN
8 available members.
No CoI reported. DV delegation exercised.
https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/27579663-6
https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1705#6

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Votes·9

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We don’t think the Polkadot Treasury should be funding this. If so, it should be via marketing bounty. EDIT: We are aware of the accelerated process of the proposal, which is why it didn't go through the marketing bounty. In the call with the proposer, we also suggested bridging the PUDGY token from Solana and listing it on Polkadot DEXes. This could ultimately benefit Polkadot by increasing exposure and highlighting the Mythos chain as one of the primary gaming chains in the space. Secured by Polkadot.

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This is an excellent request for the marketing bounty. If the marketing bounty disagrees, we are open to changing our vote.

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I think the marketing bounty should be Tap for this ask, also think that it should not be a gift in kind, what about some Mythical games coins for the treasury in return?

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Aye
Aye

While this is a large amount, I believe the Pudgy team will do justice to the Polkadot DAO in making it a first class citizen around marketing and spreading awareness.

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Nay
Nay

Too pricy and can not see the benefits to polkadot.

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I think as far as marketing and slapping the DOT logo on something, we could do a lot worse than this. But I think I would like to see some commitment on the practicalities on how DOT will be featured, I wouldn't want DOT to fund a marketing campaign for Mythos. I'll re-evaluate my vote if/when some mock-ups are made available and a more detailed plan on how to integrate DOT to Pudgy Penguins, but on the fence right now.

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Bridging the Pudgy assets from Ethereum to Polkadot would make it an interesting opportunity for the network. I'm switching to abstain, will review my vote after more conversation with ecosystem actors.

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Nay

Should go to the Marketing Bounty.

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Discussions·1

We don’t think the Polkadot Treasury should fund $2M in marketing for what is ultimately an Ethereum-born NFT brand with its coin on Solana, even though the game is launching on the Mythos chain. It feels more like bankrolling someone else’s cross-chain business rather than a clear public good for the Polkadot ecosystem.

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Members
9
Timestamp
Created
Aug 13 2025 21:39
Start date
Aug 13 2025 00:00
End date
Oct 12 2025 00:00
Results
Voters
9
one-person-one-vote
Aye
1 VOTE
 
Nay
2 VOTE
 
Abstain
6 VOTE
 
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