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Otherside Metaverse has introduced a new portal celebrating NASA's Artemis II lunar mission launch. **Key Details:** - Players can access a zero-gravity experience by running forward through a portal beyond The Nexus - The feature commemorates the real-world Artemis II mission - Available now in the Otherside Metaverse platform The integration connects space exploration with virtual world experiences, offering users an immersive simulation tied to actual lunar mission developments.

**All hunters survived Blackbeard's Trial**, but the competition revealed cracks in crew solidarity. Results from the 25-step hunt are currently under verification. **Key developments:** - Some pirates crossed boundaries during the challenge - Competitive spirit welcomed, but crew division is not - Additional rewards discovered during the hunt The trial, which culminated two seasons of secret-hunting, offered 5K $APE and glory to the fastest completion time. While survival was universal, the true cost of the competition remains to be seen as organizers review conduct and finalize results. The community now awaits official verification and distribution of both planned and newly uncovered rewards.

**Blackbeard's Trial** has officially begun on ApeChain, marking the culmination of two seasons of secret-hunting gameplay. **Key Details:** - 25-step competitive hunt for champions - Prize: 5,000 $APE tokens for fastest completion - 12-hour live event window - Hunt accessible at [blackbeard.apechain.com](https://blackbeard.apechain.com/hunts/d4deb3b3-0caf-4d6a-8bf7-5b138822fc6b) The competition rewards speed and skill, with the fastest solver claiming both the token prize and recognition for their crew. This event represents the latest community-driven initiative on the APE ecosystem.

**Blackbeard's Trial** has officially launched as a competitive 25-step challenge hunt. - Creator @eyeversed has released @SABOTAGE_604 into the trial - The competition follows two seasons of secret-uncovering gameplay - **Prize**: 5,000 $APE tokens plus crew glory for fastest completion - Described as taking place in "a world of darkness and little light" with a "Paradox of Blood" theme The trial represents the culmination of an extended narrative-driven experience, now testing participants' skills in a timed competitive format.

**Otherside** has released two major updates for creators and players: - **OS Vibe Builder** is now live, giving creators new tools to build within the Otherside metaverse - **Blackbeard's Bounty Season 2** introduces **Create-A-Hunt mode**, allowing players to design and submit their own treasure hunts from March 4-15 Unlike Season 1, there are no public ranked leaderboards this season. Player-submitted hunts will be approved within 24 hours and appear throughout the season. Stats remain visible to track participation across different hunts.

**Blackbeard's Bounty** returns to Otherside with a new player-driven feature. **How it works:** - Players select a Hunt and follow clues to mint KodaCam photos - Season 2 introduces **Create-a-Hunt** mode - Each player can design one custom Hunt for the community - Hunts can be pledged to specific NFT communities, or left open for any Hunter to claim The feature launched March 4-15, alongside the new OS Vibe Builder tool for creators. Players can now shape the treasure hunt experience for others in the metaverse.

**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.*

**Otherside expands its ecosystem** by welcoming three established NFT communities to ApeChain this week. The new additions include: - **0n1Force** - established digital collectibles community - **Quirkies NFT** - proven cultural contributors - **Good Vibes Club** - long-standing community builders These communities have **demonstrated their cultural impact** through years of consistent building and engagement in the web3 space. The integration represents Otherside's continued strategy to **onboard crypto-native intellectual property** and established communities to its metaverse platform. **ApeChain serves as the foundation** for these community migrations, providing the infrastructure for established web3 brands to expand their presence in the metaverse ecosystem.

The **final leaderboards** for DrinkDrankDunk are now available for viewing. Key updates include: - Complete final standings accessible at [drinkdrankdunk.com/leaderboard](https://www.drinkdrankdunk.com/leaderboard) - **Expanded leaderboard format** allowing users to scroll through all competitors - Enhanced competition tracking features The expanded view provides better visibility into player rankings and performance across the platform. *Check your final position and see how you stacked up against the competition.*

**Community Leaderboard Results** Top three communities claimed their rewards: - @NightGlyders (1st place) - @ApeAlphaDogs (2nd place) - @Froglings (3rd place) These communities **shared 18K $APE** in total sweeps. **Individual Winners** Top dunkers earned Geez NFTs: - @TOPGUNS__82 - @shua_pe - @oslopraiz **What's Next** The announcement hints at a "Naughty List" with *trouble brewing*, suggesting upcoming developments in the Drink Drank Dunk game. This gaming initiative continues ApeCo's partnership with various NFT communities, rewarding active participation with $APE tokens and NFT prizes.