Sharps Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STSS), a Nasdaq-listed company that has recently positioned itself as a leading publicly traded Solana treasury, announced a strategic partnership with Pudgy Penguins, the popular Web3 NFT brand known for its cultural influence in the crypto space.
This collaboration aims to integrate Pudgy Penguins’ intellectual property (IP) with Sharps’ institutional-grade Solana treasury, enhancing exposure and connectivity in the digital asset ecosystem for both retail and institutional audiences.
Originally a medical device manufacturer, Sharps has pivoted to a digital asset strategy. Following a $400 million+ private investment in public equity (PIPE) led by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., the company acquired over 2 million SOL tokens, establishing what it claims is the largest Solana digital asset treasury in public markets.
This move underscores growing institutional interest in Solana’s high-speed blockchain. The brand, famous for its NFT collection and community-driven initiatives, has amassed over 220 billion global content views and partnerships with major retailers.
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Pudgy Penguins focuses on making Web3 accessible, and this partnership will leverage its IP to create engaging entry points for users interacting with Solana-based assets. Pudgy Penguins’ IP will be embedded into Sharps’ Solana treasury framework, potentially enabling new products like yield-generating opportunities or culturally resonant financial tools.
The deal bridges traditional finance (institutional investors) with Web3 culture (retail users), aiming to boost Solana’s adoption by combining financial infrastructure with viral branding—often dubbed “Crypto’s Mickey Mouse.”
This aligns with Solana’s push for scalability and institutional relevance, following recent ETF filings like Canary Capital’s PENGU ETF. It could expand Pudgy Penguins’ ecosystem reach while providing Sharps with marketing leverage through the brand’s massive community.
The announcement has generated buzz on X (formerly Twitter), with posts highlighting its potential for “Pudgy Proliferation” and marketing synergies. Crypto news outlets view it as a fusion of finance and culture, potentially accelerating Solana’s growth amid rising institutional crypto investments.
Sharps’ stock (STSS) and Solana-related assets saw initial interest, though broader market impacts remain to be seen. This partnership reflects the evolving convergence of traditional markets and blockchain innovation, positioning Sharps and Pudgy Penguins at the forefront of Solana’s expansion.
Pudgy Party Hits 500K Downloads Milestone
The mobile game Pudgy Party—developed by Mythical Games in collaboration with the popular NFT brand Pudgy Penguins—has officially surpassed 500,000 downloads across the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
This achievement came just two weeks after its global launch on August 29, 2025, marking it as one of the fastest-growing Web3 mobile games to date. Pudgy Penguins shared the news on X (formerly Twitter) on September 11, 2025, with the post garnering over 2,200 likes and 350 reposts.
Mythical Games followed up, highlighting the rapid growth during their “Mythical Monday” update. Early data shows explosive adoption. By September 2, downloads had already exceeded 250,000, and it reached nearly 500,000 by September 10.
Mythical’s previous title FIFA Rivals took six weeks to hit 1 million users—Pudgy Party is on pace to shatter that Web3 record. On X, players and influencers are raving about the game’s addictive gameplay, with posts praising its organic virality.
One user called it “one of the best mobile games I’ve played,” noting the competitive leaderboards and meme-inspired costumes. Crypto gaming outlets like Iceyy Gaming featured it in their top news roundup, emphasizing its role in onboarding non-Web3 users.
Pudgy Party is a free-to-play, multiplayer party royale game inspired by titles like Fall Guys and Stumble Guys, but infused with Pudgy Penguins’ whimsical NFT universe. Players control customizable penguin avatars in chaotic, short-session mini-games like obstacle courses, survival rounds, and battle royales—supporting up to 16 players per match.
Core Features
Solo, team up with friends, or join real-time tournaments. Matches last just a few minutes, making it ideal for casual play. Unlock over-the-top costumes (e.g., banana suits, brainrot meme characters like Tung Tung Sahur or John Pork) through in-game progression. These can be traded as NFTs on the built-in Mythical Marketplace.
No wallet required to start playing—it’s designed for mainstream appeal. However, players can earn and trade digital collectibles (e.g., rare skins) using blockchain for true ownership. The game runs on the Mythos chain (a Polkadot L2), enabling low-fee transactions and scalability.
“Friends and Family Mode” for private lobbies, replay features, and seasonal events keep engagement high. Leaderboards reward top players with NFT drops via events like “Dopamine Rush.”
Pudgy Penguins’ massive IP: Over 56 billion GIF views, toys in 2,000+ Walmart stores, and a thriving community have built hype. The game bridges physical (toy redemptions for in-game items) and digital worlds.
Featured on the Apple App Store, with simple controls and no upfront crypto barriers. It’s drawing Web2 gamers into Web3 without friction. Mythical Games, backed by $270M+ in funding, has hits like NFL Rivals (millions of downloads). They emphasize “play-to-own” over grindy play-to-earn.
The team is teasing updates like new seasons, tournaments with prize pools, and expanded creator tools for custom events/mods. With billions of potential mobile gamers worldwide, Pudgy Party is positioned as a flagship for Web3 gaming adoption.
From memes to mobile, the Pudgy Penguins community is proving unstoppable. Analysts predict it could hit 1 million downloads soon, potentially topping app store charts and boosting the $PENGU token ecosystem.