People of Rare Pepe
The curators, artists, developers and collectors who built, traded and chronicled the Rare Pepe project. Many of these profiles are still being written — help us fill them in.
The Scientists
The volunteer curators who certified every card. Canon holds there were seven founding Scientists; a few others joined the ranks over time.
Mike
The pseudonymous founder who started it all.
Joe Looney
Scientist; creator of the Rare Pepe Wallet.
John Villar
Venezuelan Counterparty dev; creator of the Series 18 & 19 game decks. In memoriam.
Shawn Leary
One of the seven Rare Pepe Scientists.
Theo Goodman
Scientist and the community’s auctioneer.
JDog
Scientist and Counterparty steward.
Wade
The seventh of the founding Scientists.
Bench
A documented Scientist — founding status unconfirmed.
Community figures
The artists, traders, chroniclers and collectors who gave the collection its life and lore.
Damian
Creator of RarePepes.com; legendary RAREPEPE collector.
RarePepeNews / RarePepeTrader
Trader, chronicler, and auctioneer — ran the WTH Auction House (2017–2024).
Rare Scrilla
Early artist; founder of Fake Rares.
Davesta
Rare Pepe community figure.
Subterranean
A keeper of deep Rare Pepe lore.
ZeroG
Prolific interviewer of Rare Pepe artists.
CryptoChainer
The single largest Rare Pepe holder.