Pixel Pepes

9/10 Exceptional

· Art 9/10

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· Utility 9/10

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· Scarcity 8/10

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· Reputation 8/10

· Historical Value 8/10

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· Cultural Impact 10/10

The first-ever airdrop on the Bitcoin network involved 1,563 rare Pixel Pepes, which were distributed to users who had completed a transaction on ordinalswallet.com before block 777888.

Pixel Pepes is one of the earliest Ordinals collections (inscribed in February 2023). While the airdrop was executed by OrdinalsWallet, The Pixel Pepes community spontaneously formed by holders from around the world and operates independently of the project's control.

Nevertheless, OrdinalsWallet provides behind-the-scenes support for the Pixel Pepes.

Since Bitcoin lacks smart contract functionality, Ordinals project creators cannot receive royalties to sustain development. However, Pixel Pepes is a unique case. Backed by OrdinalsWallet, a native Bitcoin Ordinals exchange, it benefits from a steady stream of revenue, ensuring Pixel Pepes' enduring vitality. A notable example of this support is OrdinalsWallet utilizing Pixel Pepes as an access ticket for their API, and frequently allowing Pixel Pepes holders to mint BRC-20 tokens at no cost on OrdinalsWallet.com. Additionally, OrdinalsWallet has also airdropped Space Pepes to Pixel Pepes holders and is in the process of developing a space shooting game related to Space Pepes.

The artist behind Pixel Pepes is @RodSirloin. 1563 images were sized at 24x24 pixels and contained around 0.5 kb or 500 bytes each. They are not only representatives and symbols of meme culture but are also unique artistic expressions in their own right. With low inscription numbers, their value is unparalleled in the realm of digital art and internet phenomena.

By the end of February, the Pixel Pepes community spontaneously adopted the sound "Gua," mimicking a frog's croak, as a sign-off in Twitter Spaces, akin to saying "over." This broke down language barriers among holders speaking different languages, as everyone could communicate with the universal "Gua Gua." This led to the formation of Bitcoin's first cultural phenomenon: GUA Culture.

Furthermore, numerous Ordinals projects like Bitcoin Monkes, BTC Machines, and Clay Pepes collaborated with Pixel Pepes, offering a plethora of airdrops to all Pepe holders.

Pixel Pepes distinguishes itself from typical 10k collections by its highly limited quantity of just 1,563 pepes, earning it a reputation as an elite community with many prominent Bitcoin builders among its holders. The unique blend of elements contributes significantly to its standing in the Ordinals ecosystem.

Pixel art, a defining characteristic of NFTs, is central to its design.

Pepe, the spirit totem of Bitcoin memes, encapsulates its essence.

Airdrops, a popular trend in Web3, add to its allure.

Additionally, the incorporation of Gua, a cultural element within the Bitcoin community, further enhances its appeal.

All these aspects combined make Pixel Pepes one of the most formidable projects within the Ordinals ecosystem, marked by its exclusivity and the notable stature of its holders.

“If you want art, look at Clay Pepes

If you want Gaming, look at Space Pepes

If you want community, look at Bitcoin Monkes

If you want storytelling, look at BTC Virus

If you want DeFi, look at $.com

If you want culture, look at GUA

If you have all of that, you must be a Pixel Pepe holder.”

- a Pixel Pepe Holder

  • A total of 5, adorned with a gradient of green pixels in the background,

    these Pixel Pepes stand out uniquely among all Ordinals collections.

  • A total of 5, with a similarly gradient background, featuring a palette of black, white, and gray.

    Uniquely distinctive in all Ordinals collections.

  • A total of 6 Orange Pepes,

    representing the colors of Bitcoin

    with orange shirt and orange background.

  • A total of 8, this attribute is also uniquely Pixel Pepe's.

    The CTO of the OW wallet is represented by a Frog Vision Pepe.

  • A total of 8, symbols Bitcoin OGs!

  • A total of 10

  • A total of 30 Honk hair style Pepe

  • A total of 12.

    Crown 👑 is a highly sought-after attribute in various NFT collections.

    It looks awesome for Pixel Pepes as well.

  • In total, there are 28, vibrant and eye-catching in color,

    a sought-after attribute among early holders in March, 2023.

  • Two types of sherpa,

    red-and-white checkered sherpa and solid white sherpa,

    each with 34 in total.

  • A total of 36 Sherlock Pepes.

2023.02.23

OrdinalsWallet announcement: Snapshot would happen on block 777888.

2023.02.24

1563 Pixel Pepes, as the first airdrop on Ordinals, were distributed to early users of OrdinalsWallet.com

2023.02.24

PIXEL PEPES COLLECTION PAGE IS LIVE. People started to sell Pixel Pepes for $20 on airdrop day.

2023.02.28

The "Gua" culture spontaneously emerged within the Pixel Pepes community.

2023.03.04

Bitcoin Monkes were airdropped to all Pixel Pepes holders. (Collection: Bitcoin Monkes)

2023.03.06

Noble Nomad were airdropped to Pixel Pepes holders. (Collection: Noble Nomad)

2023.03.09

The Chinese community of Pixel Pepes was among the first to participate in the free mint of the BRC-20 token ordi.

2023.03.15

BTC virus were airdropped to Pixel Pepes holders. (Collection: BTC virus)

2023.03.20

BTC Machine Genesis Land were airdropped to BTC virus holders. (Collection: BTC land)

2023.03.24

@Gua_Lady, a holder of Pixel Pepes, began creating oil paintings for Pepes. (Collection: Oil Painting Pepes)

2023.04.07

Space Pepes were airdropped to Pixel Pepes and other active OrdinalsWallet.com users. (Collection: Space Pepes)

2023.04.12

Pixel Pepes Holders started to claim their Clay Pepes. (Collection: Clay Pepes)

2023.04.14

Ordinals Night in Hong Kong was a major gathering for the Ordinals ecosystem, with many Pixel Pepes holders attending.

2023.05.05

OrdinalsWallet announcement: Pixel Pepes holders get API access for free.

2023.05.22

OrdVibe Night in Crna Gora, hosted by Pixel Pepes holders @jeanchen.eth and @ABMTF, was a major BTC ecosystem gathering.

2023.06.23

Pixel Pepes holder @af_sin_ gifted OrdinalsWallet 777888.bitmap which was the snapshot block for Pixel Pepes.

2023.10.11

"CryptoKitchen" is an event-organizing project founded by several well-known DAOs, using a Clay Pepe as its brand image.

2023.11.22

Mobaverse (Web3 MOBA game) integrated Pixel Pepes into their Alpha Test.

2023.12.01

Pixel Pepes holders were whitelisted for a free claim of BRC-20 token $.com