Claynosaurz, the animated dinosaur NFT brand with roots in Solana, has brought on David Z. Horvath as its new Brand Management & Consumer Product Growth Lead for Asia. Known for co-creating the Uglydoll toy line, Horvath brings decades of experience launching pop-culture IP in major Asian markets. ([turn0search0]).
🎯 Strategic Hire Signals Asian Expansion
- This hire underscores Claynosaurz’s push into Asia’s retail, toy, and brand licensing landscape. Horvath’s track record includes broad IP rollouts across Japan and Korea, where he’s collaborated with brands like Sony, Takara Tomy, and Coca‑Cola Japan. ([turn0search0])
- In response to the announcement, the NFT floor price surged ~16% in 24 hours, and trading volume rose 71%, hitting 507 SOL (~$16K USD), with floor prices climbing from 12.6 SOL to 15.2 SOL. ([turn0search0])
🦕 About Claynosaurz
- Launched in November 2022, Claynosaurz features a Genesis collection of 10,222 animated 3D dinosaurs on Solana, each with a unique character and movement style—designed by veterans from Disney, Marvel, DreamWorks, and more. ([turn0search0])
- The project has since grown into a fan-powered IP incubator with multiple spin-off collections (Claymaker, Sardinhas, Croissants, etc.), an in-progress Sui expansion, and upcoming mobile game slated for late 2025. ([turn0search6] / [turn0search10])
🌏 Why This Matters
- IP expansion into Asia: With Horvath leading Asia initiatives, Claynosaurz aims to go beyond digital collectibles—into toy licensing, retail partnerships, and mainstream brand growth.
- Market confidence: The immediate uptick in floor price and volume suggests collectors expect this hire to be transformational in the brand’s next phase.
- Momentum at key junction: As Claynosaurz rolls out its Sui-based Popkins collection, achievements system, and mobile game, the timing positions the brand for a major cross-chain and cross-market push. ([turn0search6] / [turn0search10])
âś… Bottom Line
Claynosaurz is stepping into a new era—aligning proven Asian IP leadership with innovative Web3 storytelling. Hiring David Horvath signals that Claynotopia is evolving from niche digital art into a mainstream entertainment brand across Asia.
