ApeChain and Mintify Launch Zero-Fee Trading Partnership

**ApeCo has partnered with HyperDrive** to enable users to borrow USDC using their $APE tokens as collateral. **Key features:** - Deposit $APE tokens to borrow USDC - Farm additional points across HyperEVM - Access to Hyperliquid ecosystem This partnership expands **lending options for APE holders**, allowing them to maintain their token positions while accessing liquidity. Users can leverage their APE holdings to participate in DeFi activities across the Hyperliquid platform. The integration builds on ApeCo's existing lending infrastructure, which previously offered USDC lending pools with competitive rates on BNB Chain.

**HyperSwapX**, HyperEVM's first native decentralized exchange, has launched with a **looping strategy** for APE token holders. **Key Features:** - Swap tokens into stablecoins - Reload $APE positions - Deposit into liquidity pools for **yield farming** - Earn additional **points** through the platform **Additional Earning Opportunity:** The LHYPE/WHYPE pool on Balancer offers **10.4% APR** through: - DEX swap fees + LOOP points - Lending supply rates + Hyperlend points Idle HYPE tokens are automatically lent on Hyperlendx and instantly resupplied when needed for swaps. *Start maximizing your DeFi yields through strategic looping and liquidity provision.*

**ApeCo has partnered with Project X** to enable $APE holders to farm points while trading across multiple blockchains with **zero fees**. **Key Features:** - Cross-chain trading and swapping capabilities - Includes support for ApeChain - Point farming system for rewards - Complete fee elimination **How it Works:** Users can now: - Provide liquidity (LP) - Execute trades - Participate in RAID activities - Repeat the cycle for maximum rewards A **quick guide** is available from @_PPMan_ showing how to start farming points and earning rewards through the new system. This partnership expands ApeCoin's utility beyond its original scope, **creating new opportunities** for holders to generate value while participating in cross-chain DeFi activities.

**NFT community rewards distribution begins** for Spotlight competition winners. The **top 10 NFT communities** are receiving cash prizes totaling $127,000: - **@GeezOnApe** leads with $20,000 - **@ClutchMarkets** earns $15,000 - **@GobsOnApe** takes $12,000 - **@chumpzonape** receives $10,000 - **@mintotaurs** gets $9,000 Remaining communities split $61,000 across positions 6-10. **Distribution timeline**: Rewards will be paid out over the next month by the designated intern. This follows the conclusion of the "Simply Built Different" Spotlight leaderboard competition that ranked participating NFT communities.

BAYC is expanding its Asian presence with a **Seoul pop-up** during Korea Blockchain Week. **Key Details:** - Partnership with @BoredNHungry restaurant - Gaming competitions with prizes - **Seoul-exclusive merchandise** available - Part of broader Asia expansion strategy The event combines dining, gaming, and exclusive apparel drops as BAYC continues building its community presence across Asia through events ranging from ApeFest to F1 races.