And aside from those within the crypto and NFT community, we’ve witnessed quite a few celebrities, including superstar Shawn Yue, Steph Curry, LaMelo Ball and more enter into the non-fungible space through the purchase of an ape.

With the added utility of being able to identify your fellow apes on social media, being an ape owner shows that you’re part of a 5,000+ member club. Apes, similar to Punks, have become a status symbol. So those who hold are in it for the long-haul – with good reason. And this is potentially life-changing money we’re talking about. Numerous members have had the opportunity to flip their apes for a profit. From students to engineers, mailmen to millionaires, the environment within the club is one of ape inclusivity. NFTs in general have allowed for those from all walks of life to be a part of a fantastically exciting tech, culture and financial movement Īnd BAYC is truly indicative of that. The exclusivity is rewarding to those who supported early, or made the decision to ape in and join the crew. Yet, members of the club themselves won’t hesitate to advise you that a floor ape is always worth the money, as the perks of joining outweigh the loss of ETH.īe fearless in front of them with your ideas as many times as they’ll let youīeyond the incentives, the BAYC feels exactly like the developers intended.

And although enrollment started out low, at the time of writing this, the ape floor is sitting at nearly 20 ETH. The only way to join this exclusive club is to purchase an ape on secondary.

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