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$1.7M Moonbirds Drop, MetaMask Token Rumors & Pudgy Penguins Hit Wall Street
CwC Weekly
September 19, 2025
Moonbirds hit Solana’s largest RWA drop with $1.7M in sales
OpenSea rewards stir loot box controversy
Abstract XP fatigue vs. Pump.fun’s explosive payouts
TokenWorks launches NFTStrategy model for sustainable floor support
Pudgy Penguins $PENGU spotlighted in Bullish earnings
Awaken Tax introduces practical crypto filing tools
Airdrop season incoming with MetaMask, Abstract, Base and more!
Rekt Drinks launches Moon Crush collab with Moonpay
Roc Sol Certified debuts ApeChain’s new 1/1 background mint
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Watch & Listen Now: This week on Coffee with Captain, Cap and Steve tackled a packed slate of Web3 stories, from Moonbirds’ record $1.7M Solana collectibles drop to speculation around Coinbase launching a Base token. Guest Yurii Kyparus introduced WallChain’s AttentionFi ecosystem, while Duca of Awaken Tax broke down how deterministic logic simplifies crypto filings. Other highlights included OpenSea’s controversial loot box-style rewards, TokenWorks’ NFTStrategy launch, Pudgy Penguins’ recognition on Wall Street, and the arrival of airdrop season as MetaMask confirmed its token. The crew also spotlighted Rekt Drinks’ Moon Crush collab with Moonpay and Roc Sol Certified’s ApeChain mint.
☕️ Brewing This Week
📰 Monday
Source: Moonbirds
Moonbirds’ $1.7M Record Collectibles Sale + WallChain’s AttentionFi Ecosystem
Special Guest:
Yurii Kyparus - Cofounder of Wallchain: https://x.com/kyparus
Wallchain - Social Signal + Onchain: https://x.com/wallchain_xyz
Moonbirds set a new milestone on Solana with a record-breaking $1.7M primary sale of 68,000 physical collectibles, cementing its place as the chain’s biggest RWA drop to date. Cap and Steve explored how this success could shape future NFT-to-physical activations before welcoming Yurii, cofounder of WallChain, to introduce the AttentionFi ecosystem, which rewards genuine influence through its X Score and Quacks tools. The episode also touched on Pump.fun’s creator coin surge, the timing of a potential CwC brand coin launch and quick updates from across the NFT market.
💡 Tuesday
OpenSea’s Loot Box Gamble + Coinbase Base Token Incoming?
OpenSea’s new rewards system sparked sharp debate, with Cap criticizing the chest mechanics as negative-EV loot boxes while Steve defended the gamified design and urged patience until boxes open at Day 30. The hosts stressed how difficult it will be for OpenSea to balance rewards between historic and current users. Conversation then shifted to Coinbase, where speculation grew around a potential Base token drop and which groups (long-time customers or onchain Base participants) might benefit. The episode also highlighted Polygon’s consumer-facing momentum and breaking news of Google teaming with Coinbase and AmEx on crypto payments and passport stamp collectibles.
🔗 Wednesday
Source: Awaken on X
Abstract XP Fatigue + Awaken Tax Solves Crypto Headaches
Special Guest:
Duca - Founder of Awaken: https://x.com/big_duca
Awaken Tax - Crypto taxes for crypto natives: https://x.com/AwakenTax
Cap and Steve opened with market chatter around the Fed’s rate cut decision, spotlighting how Polymarket traders positioned for 25 versus 50 basis points. The conversation turned to Abstract XP fatigue as community members questioned the value of its reward system, especially with Pump.fun paying streamers $4 million in a single day. They also noted Proof of Play’s arcade success with over a million credits sold and examined how farming activity on OpenSea’s Base deployment reflects deeper issues with NFT demand. The episode closed with guest Duca from Awaken Tax, who explained why deterministic engines outperform AI in tax logic and how Awaken’s tools make crypto filing far more approachable.
🤖 Thursday
Source: TokenWorks on X
TokenWorks NFTStrategy + Pudgy Penguins $PENGU on Wall Street
TokenWorks’ NFTStrategy introduces a perpetual token model that links floor NFT accumulation and buy-burn mechanics to each collection, designed to create sustainable value while returning royalties to creators. Pudgy Penguins gained further momentum as $PENGU and the brand were highlighted in Bullish’s Q2 earnings call, signaling growing recognition of Web3 IP on Wall Street. The discussion also covers practical uses of ChatGPT, frustrations with Apple’s slow approach to AI, and previews key market drivers including potential Fed rate cuts, Hyperliquid’s Phase 2 rollout, and new experiments with tokenized treasuries.
🥳 Friday
Airdrop Season Incoming, Moon Crush by Rekt Drinks & Roc Sol Certified Mint
Special Guests:
Roc - Artist & Muralist: https://x.com/rocsolmiami
Christy Love - Videographer + Photography: https://x.com/coliveravisuals
MetaMask confirming its token sets the stage for what Cap and Steve are calling airdrop season, with speculation building around Abstract, OpenSea, Base, and even a potential Yuga drop at ApeFest. The crew explores how billions in liquidity could flow through Q4 and Q1, raising questions about whether NFTs will ride the wave or be left behind. Listeners weigh in on Abstract XP fatigue, noting how point-based incentives risk burnout without tangible outcomes. The episode also spotlights the launch of Moon Crush, a Rekt Drinks collab with Moonpay that ties purchases to DRANK points and $REKT multipliers, and the debut of Roc Sol Certified, a 500-piece ApeChain mint of original 1/1 backgrounds on Blever.
🎓 Quick Take For Newcomers
Airdrop Season: Airdrop season is heating up. MetaMask, Base, and others could unlock major value, so staying active onchain is key. Even small, consistent participation can put you in position for rewards.
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