what's Pepe Zodiac?

Pepe Zodiac is an annual companion NFT collection created by digital artist SO, released alongside the Lunar Zodiac series. Each year, corresponding to the Chinese lunar zodiac cycle, Pepe Zodiac NFTs featuring the iconic Pepe frog in zodiac-themed artwork are airdropped to minters of the primary Lunar Zodiac edition. For instance, in the fourth year of the series (2026, Year of the Horse), holders receive a Pepe Zodiac companion piece, enhancing the collectible set with meme culture integration. The project emphasizes community engagement through airdrops and raffles, such as chances to win handcrafted ceramic "Pepe Rock" sculptures. Minted primarily on Foundation (likely Base chain), the editions maintain low entry barriers, fostering ongoing collector participation across the 12-year zodiac cycle. Artist SO (@socmplxdart) blends digital realism with cultural motifs, producing both on-chain NFTs and physical art companions.