🐧 What does it really take to survive multiple crypto cycles — and build a global brand in the process?

In this special episode of the RWA Igloominati Interview Series, we sit down with PP, Community Lead at Pudgy Penguins, to explore the wild journey from ICOs to Walmart toys, meme coins to meaningful impact. We cover how Pudgy built one of the strongest communities in crypto, launched real-world toys, and leveraged NFT IP into cultural relevance.

• How PP got into crypto during the 2017 ICO boom (and survived it)

• Why Pudgy Penguins became the most resilient NFT brand — and how Rogs changed everything

• The evolution of community-led building vs. team-led execution

• The behind-the-scenes story of Pudgy World, Pingu Token, and what’s next for toys as RWAs

• How to turn real-life skills into crypto success (PP’s path from videographer to Community Lead)

• Insights on community tone, vibes, and meme strategy

• Advice for young degens and why age & experience are underrated in Web3

• Why muting, not arguing, is the true secret to mental survival

Whether you’re building, collecting, or navigating your second (or fifth) cycle, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of the RWA Igloominati Interview Series, we’re joined by legendary investor, educator, and founder Zeneca to talk all things crypto, NFTs, RWAs, and surviving (and thriving) in multiple market cycles.

From poker pro to Web3 content machine, Zeneca shares raw lessons from his journey — including how he round-tripped 8 figures, built Zen Academy, and helped onboard thousands into NFTs and digital assets.

• How Zeneca turned content and consistency into one of crypto’s biggest personal brands

• What really matters when choosing to sell — and how to develop your exit strategy

• Why RWA tokenization is already real (Pokémon cards & property included)

• His full take on four-year cycles vs. fractal markets

• What crypto teams miss when they don’t have a degen on the founding team

• Behind the scenes of Zen Coaching, the free life coaching initiative changing lives

• And why most marketers fail — unless they know how to speak to degens

Whether you’re a long-term investor, NFT collector, degen trader, or builder in the RWA space, this episode is packed with unfiltered insight.

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In this special episode, hosts Jon Reynolds and Alan Thomas flip the script and interview each other — diving deep into the realities of investing in crypto, the rise of tokenized real-world assets, and what it takes to survive (and thrive) in the wild world of Web3.

💥 It’s part market insight, part personal war stories — all real talk.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• How Jon went from arbitraging Pokémon games on eBay to 7-figure portfolios in Web3

• The 3 stages of success in crypto: making money, keeping money, and staying anonymous

• Why meme coins offer asymmetric returns — and how Jon hit 6-figures from a $1K bet

• The step-by-step system Jon uses to track his holdings, taxes, and exit strategy

• The real psychology of losing $250K — and how to bounce back stronger

• Why this cycle is different — and how to prepare for the crash before it hits

• Powerful life alpha: Build your network, define your game, and secure the next level

Whether you’re an OG investor or just dipping your toes into RWAs, this episode is packed with raw insights, strategy, and humour you won’t get anywhere else.

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