Rarible Launches on Base, Mints Controversial 'Virtual Cocaine' NFT

**ApeChain** has launched as a key partner for **Espresso's Presto** cross-chain solution, enabling users to mint NFTs on ApeChain while paying with funds from RARI Chain. **Key developments:** - First NFTs successfully minted on ApeChain through Presto - Rarible marketplace now supports ApeChain NFTs with trading points - Free commemorative NFT available for the community - Cross-chain minting removes traditional blockchain barriers This partnership follows Rarible's recent integrations with Zilliqa, Fraxtal, and Telos, expanding the platform's multi-chain ecosystem. [Try cross-chain minting](https://rarible.com/apechain/collections/0x68e3c55049600b9322c9456951dd5aa398a5a238/drops)

**Etherlink** has officially launched on Rarible's marketplace, bringing **Tezos Smart Rollups** with Ethereum compatibility for secure, low-cost NFT trading. **Key Features:** - Combines Tezos technology with Ethereum compatibility - Offers secure and affordable NFT transactions - Users can earn points while trading **Launch Celebration:** Rarible is marking the integration with a **free commemorative Open Edition NFT** available for minting. **Recent Expansion:** This follows Rarible's recent additions of Polygon (Sept 12) and LightLink (Sept 2), showing the platform's continued growth across multiple blockchain networks. [Mint the commemorative NFT](https://rarible.com/etherlink/collections/0x32bf0100e8f2a04e897999779d3a93e7071d3c2c/drops) | [Explore Etherlink NFTs](https://rarible.com/etherlink)

**Rarible introduces Model Context Protocol (MCP)**, a new tool enabling natural language queries for NFT data across blockchain networks. Key Features: - EVM chain support (Ethereum, Base, RARI Chain) - NFT ownership & collection lookups - Marketplace & sale information - Claude Pro integration The system allows users to query NFT data using simple language like *Show me the rarest NFT* or *Show NFTs under 0.05 ETH*. Target users include: - AI agent developers - LLM integration builders - Market analysts - UX developers Resources: - [NPM Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@rarible/protocol-mcp) - [Documentation](https://rarible.org) - [Developer Support](https://t.me/+lwFGyDGa29RiMWNi)

RaribleFUN announces two new NFT drops launching at 10am ET: - **Nacci's Creativiness** by @fimmonaci - Supply: 333 - Price: 0.003 ETH - Limit: 1 per wallet - **MegaETH Dogs** by @ForAllTheDogsCo - Supply: 10,000 - Price: 0.006 ETH - Limit: 6 per wallet Both collections will be available on [RaribleFUN's drop page](https://rarible.fun/drops). This follows previous successful launches including Nacci Banner and Anamorphic Silhouette collections.

Three new NFT collections on RaribleFUN achieved over 3 million combined mints this weekend, showcasing MegaETH's high-speed minting capabilities. Featured drops include: - MEGAFAST by @Superboard_ - Ghost in the Loop by @Zaharia_af - THE working bun by @cryptonautt_ This follows the recent success of @0xBreadguy's collection which reached 4M+ mints last week. Collections remain available at [RaribleFUN Drops](https://testnet.rarible.fun/drops)