The whole Doodles NFT community is supercharged with enthusiasm. There’s equally a feeling of trepidation following a mysterious countdown clock that appeared on June 26th, 2025. The new teaser, called Collide, seems to hint at an even bigger or further-reaching evolution in store for the project. Considering that Doodles’ floor price is currently under 1 ETH and the $DOOD token’s market cap is sitting at $17 million, the implications are monumental. The community hopes "Collide" will revitalize the project, but some worry that a misstep could lead to a significant downturn, drawing parallels to Pudgy Penguins' 50% value drop after a disappointing update.
The "Collide" Teaser
Doodles is an NFT project that exploded onto the scene in 2021. Humanz, by artist Burnt Toast, with co-founders Evan Keast and Jordan Castro It became an instant juggernaut in the NFT space. Now the project has grown from its genesis of 10,000 unique, hand-drawn characters into an expansive entertainment and collaboration.
The “Collide” tease features a very cool looking picture of Hap, one of the Doodles’ fan favorite characters. An astronaut pulls him into her orbit away from this emptier, sadder universe. The astronaut introduced himself for the first time at AGF’s $DOOD token launch in December of 2024. This introduction only served to increase the mysticism surrounding the teaser.
"What are @doodles teasing us with? The $DOOD token? DreamNet? Or something else entirely?" - @NFTPlazas
Community Response and Concerns
The Doodles community’s response to “Collide” has been one of jubilation, optimism, and trepidation. Many are eager to see what the project has in store, while others are concerned about the potential for disappointment.
Doodles ‘Collide’ could be huge, but let’s see if it delivers - Social media user
Cautiously optimism abounds in the NFT world. Projects are under increasing scrutiny to provide tangible utility and novel experiences for their holders.
The community's concerns are not unfounded. Doodles’ recent upswing has put pressure for “Collide” to be a breakout. If the reveal doesn’t live up to the hype though, it could trigger a massive sell-off. We observed the same with Pudgy Penguins after they announced an awful update.
High Stakes for Doodles
Even in the NFT market’s all-time high frenzy, Doodles has been a leader in the insane, speculative NFT market. The “Collide” teaser is a big step for the project. The success of "Collide" could reinvigorate the Doodles community and attract new collectors, while failure could lead to further decline.
The project is taking a step into the world of entertainment. The launch of the $DOOD token will help diversify brand offerings and deliver deeper value to $DOOD holders. It seems like “Collide” would be the next evolution beyond that, but only time will tell what kind of impact it will have.
The next few weeks will be critical for Doodles, as their community expects to see the full rollout of “Collide” soon. The project’s long-term success may depend on whether it can deliver on all that hype. It needs to present a compelling fresh take on the Doodles world.
