what's PawPals?
PawPals is an emerging web3 project centered on a community-driven ecosystem featuring NFTs and gaming elements. It aims to create an inclusive space for users, including "the weird ones," by blending digital collectibles with interactive experiences. The project emphasizes building long-term engagement through utilities like rewards for early community members and a shared sense of belonging, drawing on themes of companionship and nostalgia reminiscent of childhood pets. At its core, PawPals is developing a framework that integrates NFTs as foundational assets, potentially unlocking access to games and other features within the ecosystem. While still in the pre-mint phase, the project focuses on transparency and utility to avoid common pitfalls in the space, such as rug pulls, by tying art to functional gameplay and community incentives. Participants are encouraged to join via Discord for OG status, which may offer perks ahead of the official NFT drop and game launch.
PawPals whitelist opens today.
Links
x.com/pawpalshqWhitelist opening scheduled for January 13, 2026.
Conducting a presale on Arbitrum at a price of 0.0075 ETH per Paw Pal NFT.
An authorized giveaway campaign requires following Arbitrum and rewards all participants with an Arb Pepe Beanie in-game item, with 10 winners receiving 5 Gachapaws each.
Presale items are completely tradeable and won't be available anywhere else, and buyers purchasing packages containing 5 to 10 pieces will receive unique rewards.
Community members who engage through posts, reposts, and mentions will be noticed by the project team, with all forms of support being tracked for recognition.
Partnership announced with Fugz Official, where Fugz holders can claim an exclusive Fugz Kit that includes in-game skins and additional content.
A second 1/1 NFT is released by the team.
Only 50 Top Tier Presale Packages are available, which include an Alpha Pack with cars that add to Joyrate.
The first 1/1 (one-of-one) NFT for the collection is announced.
Mint price confirmed at 0.015 ETH for a maximum supply of 5,555 NFTs, with four tiers of Limited Edition Founder Packages tied to purchasing 1, 3, 5, or 10 NFTs.
The project price was reduced and will stay at the lower price point. (ID: 1995305521025294408)
A bearish_af NFT officially becomes an NPC character in the game.
bearish_af NFT collection integration announced, with holders able to claim a kit with special items in the game.
Inversebrah will be added as an NPC character in the game and wassieonmonad will be integrated into the game.
New website launches with presale and presupport options available before mint goes live, offering benefits for early participants.
Multiple external NFT collections are being added to the game.
Part of mint proceeds will be allocated to help a former employee battle cancer.
Mint event planned; project has game framework, tech infrastructure, and whitepaper ready.