Okay Bears Launch Free Otherside Avatars on ApeChain via Cross-Chain Bridge

**Otherside expands its playable character roster** with two new additions: - **Lunar Beasts** by @cmndline are now available as in-game avatars - **Feather Syndicate pigeons** join the metaverse as playable characters This follows the recent integration of Moonbirds (both nested and untested) as 3D avatars in early February. The expansion continues Otherside's strategy of incorporating various NFT collections into its gaming ecosystem, allowing holders to use their digital assets as playable characters within the platform.

**New Playable Characters Arrive in Otherside** Yuga Labs has introduced **Axel and Vox**, two new playable characters in Otherside, available exclusively through MetaMask Rewards Season 1. **Key Details:** - Characters unlocked as part of MetaMask's reward program - Available to eligible Season 1 participants - Adds to Otherside's expanding metaverse ecosystem This integration connects MetaMask's loyalty program with Yuga Labs' virtual world, offering users tangible in-game assets as rewards.

**World of Women x Otherside Collaboration** Aura, the beloved mascot from World of Women NFT collection, has been integrated as a playable character in Otherside, the metaverse platform developed by Yuga Labs. **Key Details:** - WoW NFT holders can now access Aura as a playable avatar - Character is available in player inventories - Follows recent addition of Shadow Wolves to the platform This integration represents a growing trend of cross-collection collaborations within web3 gaming ecosystems, allowing NFT holders to utilize their digital assets across multiple platforms.

ApeChain has launched a decentralized Super Bowl squares pool for the upcoming big game, featuring: - **15,000 APE pre-seeded** into half the board - Each square purchased adds **300 APE to the prize pool** - **Automatic payouts** distributed each quarter - **No house edge, no KYC required** - just pick a square The pool operates entirely on-chain with transparent, automated distributions. Players can participate directly without intermediaries or identity verification requirements.

**ApeCoin introduces major tokenomics change** with all $APE used for ApeChain gas fees now being **permanently burned**. Key details: - Burns include **all fees since ApeChain's launch** - Token burns will **accelerate as Otherside grows** - Part of ApeCoin's focus on creating a sustainable **economic loop** This deflationary mechanism could reduce $APE supply over time as network usage increases. The move represents a significant shift in ApeCoin's monetary policy, potentially impacting token value through supply reduction. *Monitor ApeChain activity to track burn rates.*