Join the ApeFest Celebration in Las Vegas

July 17, 2025

Hey Community!

One of the most fascinating things about the non-fungible realm is its ability to create a frenzied buzz among people across all spheres. If you’re doubting this, our weekly highlight will erase it totally. Let’s see!

The BAYC community is heavily buzzing with talk about the upcoming ApeFest event. This year’s edition features a unique experience for those who grab a ticket early. Our drop for this week delves into the intersection between the ole Arcade game and non-fungibility. And, of course, we’ve handpicked the biggest stories that have stormed the NFT realm this week.

Sit back and enjoy!

NFT News of the Week

BAYC Introduces ApeFest 2025

Yuga Labs, the brain behind BAYC and MAYC, has commenced ticket sales for the upcoming ApeFest event. Scheduled to take place on October 24th at Area15 in Las Vegas, this event promises to create an unforgettable and immersive experience for all attendees.

How to lock in a ticket? Holders of BAYC and MAYC collectibles can secure a ticket through the ApeFest website, where you will be required to deposit $169. This amount will be refunded upon checking in on the day of the big event. So, essentially, the event is free for NFT holders within the ecosystem. Attendees can bring a plus one at a fee of $269. This one isn’t refundable, though.

What is more? The first 1,250 attendees who successfully claim their ApeFest tickets will also receive a free pass to ComplexCon Las Vegas, which takes place the weekend following the event. This event is truly packed! Explore the rest of the details and lock in a slot if you hold one of these collectibles.

NFT Drop of the Week

0x8 Collectibles

It’s time to go down memory lane to the golden age of gaming. A time when pixel art ruled, arcades buzzed with excitement, and high scores were a badge of honor. That’s right! An NFT collection dubbed 0x8, which is bringing Arcade into the non-fungible realm, has launched.

Developed by Italian artist Fredy Frasser, the collection will feature 3,333 digital collectibles themed around arcade machines, also known as coin-op cabinets. They will come in varying rarity tiers, including 4 Honorary NFTs and 29 Legendary collectibles. The collection will be rolled out in three phases. The first phase is for GTD. The second phase is for the Community whitelisted wallets, on a first-come, first-served basis. The third phase is for the public.

Whether you’re an arcade game lover, a modern-day gamer, or an avid collector, there’s a slot for you in this collection. Waste no time securing a position and becoming a part of gaming history.

When?

Ongoing

Top Web3 Stories of the Week

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