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Pudgy Penguins Co-Founder Launches NFT Mint on Robinhood Chain
Cole Villemain, removed from Pudgy Penguins in January 2022 amid treasury misuse allegations and scrutinized by ZachXBT, sold out a 44,444-piece NFT collection called Spritehood on Robinhood Chain in 57 minutes on August 11, generating $1.28M (684.28 ETH) across two tiers priced at $17 and $117. The Spritehood smart contract remains unverified on Robinhood Chain's Blockscout explorer, preventing buyers from auditing token mechanics and distribution terms. Villemain has promised future "infrastructure and mechanisms" without publishing verified contract code, and community observers have labeled the project a cash grab with unresolved questions about viability on the chain.
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