Moonbirds

279 reviews, 38% of them positive.38% positive · 279 reviews· Influence factor 163, above 32% of accounts

The record

From 197 activities · Apr 2026

Moonbirds is an OG NFT collection that launched with massive hype around pixel-art owls and innovative nesting rewards, but suffered years of mismanagement, unfulfilled promises, and controversial decisions like the CC0 pivot under founders Kevin Rose and Ryan Carson, leading to steep price declines and community erosion. Since acquisition by Orange Cap Games under Spencer's leadership in 2025, the project has seen renewed momentum with clearer direction, TCG integration plans, active community engagement, and a significant price recovery, though trust remains fragile after the previous failures and airdrop execution issues. The collection's strong art and historical significance in the NFT space persist, but its future depends on whether the new team can deliver on promises after years of disappointment.

What people say

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“OG NFT”Giving them a positive review because they really were once on a pedestal and not everyone in their community signed up to be rugged and manipulated. Not sure they ever make a comeback but they still get recognized for stuff in the space so yh, here's a green review for yall. Keep your head up

Fran.Cisca · 1353· 1y ago19

“OG nhưng đã mất đi sức hút”Từng là một trong những bộ sưu tập NFT OG được nhiều người săn đón, nhưng hiện tại bộ này đã không còn tạo được sự hứng thú với cộng đồng NFT như trước.

ngocphat · 1545· 1y ago · negative23

“Keeping an Eye on It”Honestly, I can’t give a definitive opinion just yet and need to stay observant. The project started with a vibrant and engaging community, and the designs and access really drew people in, but after Yuga Labs’ ownership, some of the initial spark faded and interactions slowed down. Now with Spencer and the new team, there are signs of a comeback fresh collaborations and more activity in the community are promising. Still, it’s too early to tell how much impact these changes will really have.

Call Me 🐣 · 1294· 1y ago · neutral18

“Moonbirds rising from the ashes”With Spencer and team as new management, things are looking up for the Moonbirds community and holders. Already shipped Telegram stickers, and a lot of other things on the horizon. MB has a strong community. Daily/weekly engagement by a small set of regulars. And a lot of builders building for the community as well. Glad to be a part of it!

Aaron Blaisdell · 1383· 1y ago18

“One of the biggest grifts in the NFT space.”MBs will be a case study for future psychiatry students into the Stockholm syndrome. Probably one of the most emotionally abused communities out there from a group of founders and their enablers some of which are somehow still well regarded in the space proving how damaged we all really are. Will probably change my review later if Spencer manages to turn it around but as it stands I can't recomend anyone to buy anything from them.

Cain · 1524· 1y ago · negative18

“Solid community / Founder got stressed”A good example even if the community is solid; and the builders are not passionate about what they are building this will be the result. The day when CEO got stressed (or he calimed) that was the end of this collection.

Muaz Xinthi 🪑 · 1487· 1y ago · neutral18

“Very little development”They've really fallen off as a collection. Almost no interest. Very little community building. almost no social presence. L

Mark "Kade" Kennedy · 1283· 1y ago · negative18

“Ambitious failure”They tried to do something disruptive and be a monument to onchain art but they failed.

Robapuros.eth · 1341· 1y ago · neutral22

“No future in the yuga world IMO”Being sold to yuga means they have limited future. Would only be buying if you like the art. Which feels… funny

Serpin Taxt · 2000· 1y ago · negative31

“Bad Communication”The Project seems doesn't even cares about community, they said airdrop will distribute 100% at TGE but 1 Day after TGE they still don't distribute well many problem about the sites claiming and distribution mechanism that's not fair

talon. · 1387· 9mo ago · negative17

“Transferring Ownership again”From looking at their website, it looks like they were bought from Yuga by another firm called OCG Orange Cap Gaming. Which seems like a web3 gaming like studio. It seems a lot of NFT projects are swimming into this ocean of creator content. Avatars, gaming, anime, entertainment. I am not sure what the business case is for it and how it generates revenue but it is an interesting adaption to see with not only them but other communities as well. Tbh, the only one that pioneered the way in this was Azuki. Curious to see what unfolds from this OG NFT.

kg · 1341· 1y ago · neutral17

“Time for the birds to make a comeback!”Started hot with massive sales and unique perks, but the CC0 pivot and unfulfilled promises left holders feeling mixed. Now its time for the birds to make a comeback!

Evilhai · 1311· 1y ago · neutral17

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