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Yuga Labs Partners With Somnia to Increase Metaverse Interoperability and Incentives

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fredag, maj 3, 2024

Yuga Labs is a media company best known as the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs and the owner of CryptoPunks .

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  • Yuga Labs is a media company best known as the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs and the owner of CryptoPunks .
  • Yuga Labs was founded in 2021, when the Bored Ape Yacht Club was launched.
  • Across all of its collections, Yuga Labs has generated roughly $19 billion in volume, accounting for a large portion of the NFT market.
  • With this partnership, The Somnia Protocol will unlock a new world of possibilities in Yuga Labs' Otherside, bringing interoperability and new utility to their collections.

Ubitus Supports Yuga Labs for Streaming the Apes Come Home Event

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torsdag, april 11, 2024

(hereinafter Ubitus), a cloud streaming solutions leader, supported Yuga Labs, the leading web3 lifestyle and media company and creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Otherside, TwelveFold, and owners of Meebits, CryptoPunks, 10KTF, and PROOF Collective, to host an exclusive event- Apes Come Home, on February 29th, 2024.

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  • (hereinafter Ubitus), a cloud streaming solutions leader, supported Yuga Labs, the leading web3 lifestyle and media company and creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Otherside, TwelveFold, and owners of Meebits, CryptoPunks, 10KTF, and PROOF Collective, to host an exclusive event- Apes Come Home, on February 29th, 2024.
  • This event, which drew participants from North America, Europe, and Asia, leveraged Ubitus' cloud gaming technology to host a scavenger hunt within the Otherside universe.
  • Additionally, Ubitus' technology also eliminated distance barriers, allowing thousands of concurrent players worldwide to participate in the event in real-time.
  • Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus comments, "Supporting Yuga Labs for Apes Come Home allows us to showcase our cloud service's global reach including Asia, Europe, and America.

WOO X lists six more fractionalized NFT collections, sees price surge following BTC’s all-time high

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måndag, mars 11, 2024

As crypto profits rise, money often funnels into NFT collections, propelled by Bitcoin's surging prices, fueled in part by US ETFs.

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  • As crypto profits rise, money often funnels into NFT collections, propelled by Bitcoin's surging prices, fueled in part by US ETFs.
  • We're facilitating this accessibility by listing them on WOO X, where users can buy, sell, and trade these tokens just like any other cryptocurrency,” said Jack Tan, Co-founder of WOO X.
  • In February, WOO X became the first venue to list a fractionalized NFT collection with the addition of Pudgy Penguins (μPPG) and Bored Ape Yacht Club (μBAYC).
  • To learn more about WOO X, download our app or visit our WOO X

Magic Eden's Ethereum Marketplace with Yuga Labs Now Live

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tisdag, februari 27, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Eden's new Ethereum marketplace , created in collaboration with Yuga Labs is live today, introducing the industry's first major Ethereum platform to honor creator royalties.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Eden's new Ethereum marketplace , created in collaboration with Yuga Labs is live today, introducing the industry's first major Ethereum platform to honor creator royalties.
  • In addition to its new Ethereum marketplace, Magic Eden has also established The Magic Eden Creator's Alliance to show solidarity with platform creators.
  • Magic Eden's Ethereum marketplace gives users access to all the prominent mints from top creators and gives users the ability to receive incentives through Magic Eden's industry-leading rewards program.
  • To further celebrate the launch of the Ethereum marketplace – Magic Eden, Yuga Labs, and other members of the Creator's Alliance have collaborated to create a commemorative NFT art piece designed by Clon of Cool Cats.

Yuga Labs Acquires PROOF

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fredag, februari 16, 2024

Yuga Labs, the leading web3 lifestyle and media company and creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Otherside, TwelveFold, and owners of Meebits, CryptoPunks, and 10KTF has acquired PROOF, which includes the PROOF Collective, Moonbirds, Oddities, Mythics, and Grails exhibition series.

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  • Yuga Labs, the leading web3 lifestyle and media company and creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Otherside, TwelveFold, and owners of Meebits, CryptoPunks, and 10KTF has acquired PROOF, which includes the PROOF Collective, Moonbirds, Oddities, Mythics, and Grails exhibition series.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240216290652/en/
    Yuga Labs Acquires PROOF Collective.
  • “As a company committed to championing art, culture, and community on the blockchain, we’re excited to have PROOF join the Yuga ecosystem,” said Daniel Alegre, CEO of Yuga Labs.
  • In addition to the PROOF team that will move over to positions at Yuga, Josh Ong, Jesse Bryan, and Amanda Gadbow will oversee the transition of the Moonbirds collection and other key elements into the Yuga ecosystem.

CryptoPunks Announces Nina Chanel Abney as the Inaugural Artist for its Punk In Residence Incubator Program

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tisdag, februari 6, 2024

Punk in Residence allows artists to leverage next generation technology to create original works of art.

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  • Punk in Residence allows artists to leverage next generation technology to create original works of art.
  • Yuga Labs will provide the technical expertise to bring these creations to the blockchain, pushing the intersection of culture and code.
  • “The original CryptoPunks collection remains unalterable and undeniable in its impact, with experimentation as a core part of its DNA.
  • The Punk in Residence program aims to engage with two artists per year for a residency.

Curios to acquire Rocki, a Spin-Off of "Choon" from CryptoPunks Founders Matt Hall and John Watkinson

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tisdag, november 28, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curios, a leading innovator in the blockchain, NFT and web3 space, and a champion for digital content creators and musicians, is thrilled to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire Rocki, a spin off project of "Choon" which built by none other than Matt Hall and John Watkinson, the founders of CryptoPunks, alongside Gareth Emery and Bjorn Niclas.

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  • With this acquisition, Curios will gain access to Rocki's impressive technological infrastructure, and a treasure trove of musicians and creators.
  • With this acquisition, Curios will gain access to Rocki's impressive technological infrastructure, and a treasure trove of musicians and creators.
  • Curios CEO, Grant Powell shared his thoughts on the acquisition: "We are thrilled to welcome Rocki into the Curios family.
  • This merger marks a significant step towards Curios' goal of building an innovative digital content ecosystem that empowers creators and fans alike.

Yuga Labs and Magic Eden to Collaborate on a New Ethereum Marketplace to Protect Creator Royalties

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lördag, november 4, 2023

This effort reinforces Yuga Labs' and Magic Eden's commitment to protecting creator royalties and innovating on a model where more builders come to the space.

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  • This effort reinforces Yuga Labs' and Magic Eden's commitment to protecting creator royalties and innovating on a model where more builders come to the space.
  • Yuga Labs and Magic Eden share a unified vision for the future of web3, emphasizing the importance of creating a fair and rewarding ecosystem for imaginative content contributors.
  • Yuga Labs and Magic Eden have made it unequivocal that respecting creator royalties is non-negotiable, a clear stance amidst a sea of other marketplaces who turn their backs on creative entrepreneurs.
  • "We see this partnership with Magic Eden as a win for the whole ecosystem," said Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre.

Yuga Labs Offers First-ever Glimpse Inside Bored Ape Yacht Club to Visitors with Open House

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torsdag, oktober 12, 2023

HONG KONG, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, Meebits, 10KTF, and Otherside, will host its first-ever Yacht Club Open House on November 5, 2023, in Kai Tak, Hong Kong. Part interactive peek into the world of BAYC, and part forum of industry leaders across web3, Yacht Club Open House is BAYC's first limited ticket event for non-members.

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  • Part interactive peek into the world of BAYC, and part forum of industry leaders across web3, Yacht Club Open House is BAYC's first limited ticket event for non-members.
  • The Open House is part of Yuga Labs' ongoing goal to be the entry point for the next wave of web3 users.
  • The event will take place directly after Yuga Labs' highly anticipated ApeFest 2023 , a two-day event focused on city exploration exclusively for the Bored and Mutant Ape community.
  • Speakers at the Open House include Illa DaProducer, 12x platinum Grammy nominated music producer; Yat Siu, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Animoca Brands; Eric Reid, Yuga Labs General Manager, Otherside; Michael Figge, Yuga Labs Chief Creative Officer; and more.

Yuga Labs Announces Investment in Hadean to Solve Mass Concurrency

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torsdag, oktober 5, 2023

MIAMI, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, Meebits, and 10KTF, today announced a new strategic investment in Hadean, the spatial computing company. The investment will support Hadean building a US-based team to assist Yuga in implementing their technology stack to support mass concurrency – one of the most formidable challenges in the development of 3D experiences at global scale. 

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, Meebits, and 10KTF, today announced a new strategic investment in Hadean, the spatial computing company.
  • The investment will support Hadean building a US-based team to assist Yuga in implementing their technology stack to support mass concurrency – one of the most formidable challenges in the development of 3D experiences at global scale.
  • This investment adds to the recent technical partnership and commercial agreement announced between Yuga Labs and Hadean in September that provides a key technology for Yuga's platform, optimized for high fidelity virtual experiences that brings creators and players together at scale.
  • The announcement builds on a recent slew of Yuga Labs' partnership agreements designed to deepen collaboration within the web3 community of creators to evolve Otherside.