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Moonbirds was originally launched in 2022 by PROOF Collective as a collection of 10,000 pixelated owl NFTs on the Ethereum network. Today, the project has evolved entirely. Acquired by Orange Cap Games, Moonbirds is no longer just an art collection but the core of a multidimensional ecosystem combining physical toys, trading cards, and digital assets.
At the center of this ecosystem is BIRB, the native cryptocurrency planned to have its Token Generation Event (TGE) on January 28, 2026. BIRB is designed as a coordination tool that provides both governance and utility within the ecosystem.
Project Objective
BIRB aims to build a scalable consumer brand that reaches not only crypto users but also collectors and consumers outside the crypto space.
The objective is summarized in three key points:
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Drive attention through meme culture with low barriers
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Generate real revenue via physical and digital collectibles
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Position $BIRB as the ownership and coordination layer in the ecosystem
The project is built on the “Birbillions Thesis,” suggesting the model could eventually generate up to $1 billion in annual revenue if successful.
Why Moonbirds IP Matters
Moonbirds is one of the few crypto-native character IPs that gained mainstream awareness during the 2021–2022 NFT bull market.
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Over $1B in total transaction volume
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Once reached a billion-dollar on-chain market cap
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Historical legitimacy from the “NFT golden era”
Purchasing Moonbirds instead of creating a new character was strategic: cultural history cannot be replicated, giving BIRB a unique early advantage.
Team & Founders
The project is backed by well-known Web3 figures:
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Kevin Rose: Founder of Digg, visionary leader in early Moonbirds development
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Justin Mezzell: CPO, responsible for Moonbirds’ iconic pixel art style
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Spencer Gordon-Sand: CEO of Orange Cap Games, overseeing current operations
The team includes experienced developers and artists, ensuring technical robustness.
Investors & Key Partnerships
Orange Cap Games (OCG) collaborates with major industry players:
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Asmodee: Global toy and board game distributor
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GTS, ACD, PdH: Leading hobby distributors in North America
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Star City Games: Central retailer in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem
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PSA: Leading trading card authentication company
These partnerships extend Moonbirds’ recognition beyond crypto into real-world retail.
How the Project Works
Moonbirds features the “Nesting” system: NFT holders who keep their assets in-wallet see their owl’s status increase, unlocking rewards, airdrops, and physical product access. The BIRB token powers this mechanism, handling rewards and ecosystem trading.
The BIRB ecosystem is structured in three layers:
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Meme & Character Layer
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Birb character
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Social media content
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Stickers, NFTs, and on-chain campaigns
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Products & Revenue Layer
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Trading cards
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Blind box figures
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Physical collectibles
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Licensed retail distribution
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Token Layer ($BIRB)
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Ecosystem coordination
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Cultural ownership
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Campaign and access mechanisms
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BIRB acts as a connective layer for value flow, not the business itself.
BIRB Token Utility
Key use cases for $BIRB:
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Incentives within the ecosystem
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Access to collections and campaigns
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Linking digital and physical experiences
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Measuring community engagement
The token is designed as a cultural and economic coordination tool, not purely for speculation.
Token Details & Distribution
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Total supply: 1 billion BIRB
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Max supply: 1 billion BIRB
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Circulating supply: 285 million BIRB
Tokenomics are not fully disclosed yet, but the project aims for a model that:
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Avoids excessive inflation
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Prevents constant dilution of users
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Encourages long-term circulation
Ecosystem & Expansion
The Moonbirds ecosystem merges digital assets with real-world products. Key components:
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NFTs: Moonbirds, Mythics & Oddities
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SBTs: Strengthen community identity and membership
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Solana integrations: Expand multi-chain access
Expansion includes games, DeFi applications, perpetual exchanges, Telegram integrations, trading card games, and physical collectibles. The ecosystem combines digital ownership, community engagement, and consumer products.
Reward System
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Avatars & Status: Visual avatars evolve based on holdings and achievements
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Reward Points: Holders earn points redeemable for exclusive digital or physical products
Features
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Nesting System: Earn rewards by locking NFTs
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SBT Layers: Bronze to Diamond badges indicating user status
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Solana Integrations: Multi-chain ecosystem expansion
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Game & Product Expansion: Physical and digital collectibles
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Community: Lunar Society hosts digital & in-person events
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Token Use: Governance, rewards, ecosystem coordination
Official Links
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