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NFT и IP компания Igloo, Inc. объявила о закрытии потребительской крипто-блокчейн платформы Abstract, сосредоточив персонал и ресурсы на Pudgy Penguins, Pudgy NFT и токене PENGU.Igloo заявила, что целью Abstract было создание блокчейна, ориентированного на потребительские сценарии, и компания вложила в это инженеров, экологические таланты и инфраструктуру. Ее рост был ограничен высокими затратами на операцию независимого блокчейна, ограниченной ликвидностью, слабой экосистемой DeFi и снижением интереса на рынке. За последние два года Igloo понесла убытки в десятки миллионов долларов, чтобы поддерживать работу Abstract, расширяться и искать соответствие продукта рынку и пути к прибыли.Компания отметила, что даже в более обеспеченных компаниях трудно найти соответствие продукта рынку для собственного блокчейна, поэтому закрытие Abstract стало правильным решением. В дальнейшем будет доработан путь бренда от продукта и контента до PENGU, а затем до Pudgy Penguins NFT, сосредоточив внимание на этой роли IP.

Поддерживаемая материнской компанией Pudgy Penguins Igloo Inc., потребительская сеть Ethereum Layer 2 Abstract объявила о поэтапном прекращении своей работы и официально закроет основную сеть 15 декабря 2026 года. Официальная причина заключается в стагнации роста, низкой ликвидности, ограниченной экосистеме DeFi и недостаточном принятии со стороны институциональных инвесторов. Abstract предупреждает пользователей о необходимости вывести свои активы на другую цепочку до даты закрытия, иначе они могут потерять доступ к своим средствам.Abstract сообщает, что в сети было развернуто более 144 приложений, и благодаря потребительскому сотрудничеству с такими брендами, как Red Bull Racing и Disney, было привлечено более 400 000 пользователей, но с момента концепции проекта в отрасли произошли значительные изменения, и независимая цепочка, сосредоточенная на потребительском крипто, в конечном итоге оказалась трудной для поддержания. Igloo в течение последних 18 месяцев продолжала финансировать Abstract, и генеральный директор Лука Нец сообщил, что общие убытки составили десятки миллионов долларов; Igloo теперь перенаправляет ресурсы на Pudgy Penguins и PENGU.В июле 2024 года Igloo завершила финансирование на сумму более 11 миллионов долларов, возглавляемое Founders Fund, для разработки Abstract и привлечения потребителей на блокчейн с помощью распределительных возможностей Pudgy Penguins; основная сеть была запущена в январе 2025 года. Нец заявил, что Igloo в конечном итоге решила не выпускать токены Abstract и не продолжать финансирование этой сети за счет ущерба для бизнеса Pudgy Penguins.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz's Instagram account was hacked to promote a new PumpFun base token called IGLOO. This incident was exposed on Wednesday by NFT enthusiast "JBond" on the X platform and confirmed by Pudgy Penguins' ecosystem growth lead "Becca."JBond pointed out that Luca Netz's account may have been hacked, as he posted about a new token called IGLOO, which is related to the Igloo Inc treasury and created through a Pump Fun link. JBond emphasized that this does not align with the Pudgy Penguins team's usual conduct and advised everyone to remain vigilant until the team issues a statement. Despite the suspicious nature of the post, as of the time of writing, the market cap of the IGLOO token was nearing $16,000, with a 24-hour trading volume of nearly $72,000.

ChainCatcher news, NFT project Pudgy Penguins' parent company Igloo announced that its token PENGU will adopt a multi-chain deployment strategy, launching not only on the previously announced Solana chain but also on Ethereum and Abstract Chain.Igloo stated that this move aims to create the largest on-chain community and expand the audience for the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem through multi-chain deployment.Previous news, Pudgy Penguins announced that it will launch the project token PENGU in 2024.

ChainCatcher news, Animoca Brands announced that it has signed a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) to make a strategic investment in Pudgy Penguins' parent company, Igloo, Inc.Animoca Brands' subsidiaries The Sandbox and Animoca Brands Japan also participated in the investment in Igloo, Inc. along with Animoca Brands.

ChainCatcher news, Igloo, the parent company of Pudgy Penguins, announced the completion of a $11 million financing round, led by Founders Fund. Other participants include Distributed Global, 1kx, Everest Ventures Group, and Selini Capital.Igloo plans to invest this strategic financing into the development of its new business, Cube Labs, which will oversee and participate as a contributor in the development of a new consumer-focused blockchain, Abstract. Abstract is incubated by the non-profit organization Abstract Foundation, and its testnet will be launched soon.It is reported that Igloo, Inc. is a group that encompasses multiple companies, established in 2024, headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA. The various crypto-native products and platforms offered under Igloo, Inc. include Pudgy Penguins, Pudgy World, OverpassIP, and more.Abstract is a consumer-centric blockchain built on leading ZK cryptography knowledge, pioneering the creation of on-chain culture, community, and creativity. Abstract's mission is to establish the world's largest on-chain community, driven by the cultural economy, and to provide low-cost, fast, and secure transactions using the ZK technology stack and EigenDA services.

ChainCatcher news, the NFT series Pudgy Penguins has established a parent company, Igloo, in collaboration with its NFT licensing platform OverpassIP. Igloo is positioned above Pudgy Penguins, Overpass, and another undisclosed entity. Igloo's official Medium page states that Igloo is building a mainstream Web3 IP ecosystem and infrastructure to support on-chain brand building and consumer engagement.

ChainCatcher news, according to Tech in Asia, blockchain insurtech company Igloo has completed a $36 million Series C pre-financing round, led by French investment firm Eurazeo, with participation from Openspace Ventures and La Maison. This round of financing will be used to support acquisition efforts next year and strengthen its data infrastructure.Founded in 2016, Igloo has launched an AI-driven productivity enhancement platform called Ignite by Igloo for sales intermediaries in Vietnam, which is also available in Indonesia. Additionally, the company has introduced a blockchain-based specific adverse weather insurance product, Weather Index Insurance, for farmers in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian markets.Previously, in November 2022, according to Techcrunch, blockchain insurtech startup Igloo secured an additional $27 million investment, completing a total of $46 million in Series B financing, with participation from the German Development Bank KfW's InsuResilience Investment Fund II, WAM, Finnfund, La Maison, and Cathay Innovation.

ChainCatcher news, the blue-chip NFT Fat Penguin Pudgy Penguins tweeted that they have launched a clothing brand called Igloo, with the first collection now live. According to the Igloo official website, the price range for the first collection of clothing is $45 - $120.

ChainCatcher news, blockchain insurtech startup Igloo announced that it has secured an additional $27 million investment, completing a total of $46 million in Series B funding. The investment was participated by KfW's InsuResilience Investment Fund II, WAM, ACA, OpenSpace, BlueOrchard, Women's World Banking Asset Management (WAM), and Finnfund.It is reported that Igloo was founded in 2016, and the company launched insurtech products based on blockchain smart contracts that can automatically calculate claims payouts. It is currently being promoted in the Vietnamese market. (source link)