Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token surged 13% to $0.040 on January 5, despite a 52% drop in NFT sales over the past week, totaling $5.5 million. The token, which has seen a 250% increase since its launch, plans to expand to Ethereum and Abstract, with potential governance roles for holders. While large holders are cashing out, Pudgy Penguins remains popular, recording over 1.1 billion views for its viral GIFs and stickers in early January. The project has also secured partnerships with Walmart and Target for toy sales, contributing to its status as the second-largest NFT collection by market cap.