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**Final Call for ESP Airdrop Registration** The ESP airdrop sign-up deadline is approaching fast - **Sunday, February 8th at 7pm EST**. **Who's Eligible:** - BAYC (Bored Ape Yacht Club) holders - automatic qualification upon registration - ApeChain community members - Users who minted the crosschain Presto demo with Espresso Foundation and RariChain **Action Required:** Eligible participants must register before the deadline to receive their allocation. BAYC holders need to complete registration despite automatic qualification. This airdrop targets the ApeCoin ecosystem, supporting community-driven initiatives in web3 culture and the metaverse.

**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.

**MetaMask Rewards Season 1** has introduced two new playable characters for Otherside: **Axel** and **Vox**. **Claim Requirements:** - **Axel**: Available to MetaMask Rewards participants who reached at least level 2 - **Vox**: Unlocked for those who achieved level 4 or higher, making it a more limited avatar Both avatars are exclusive playable characters in the Otherside metaverse. Eligible participants can now claim their new avatars based on their reward tier achievement during Season 1.

**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.

A permissionless Super Bowl squares pool has been created at apechurch, featuring automatic payouts and no intermediaries. **Key Details:** - Half the board pre-seeded with 15K APE tokens - Each square purchased adds 300 APE to the prize pool - Prizes distributed automatically each quarter - No house fees or KYC requirements - Only 3 squares remain with 30K APE total pool The pool demonstrates how smart contracts can facilitate traditional betting games without centralized operators or identity verification.

**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.

**ApeCo strengthens partnership with ChimpersHQ** for The Dojo competition on ApeChain. **Community Leaderboard Rewards:** - 1st place: 10,000 APE - 2nd place: 5,000 APE - 3rd place: 3,000 APE **Individual Competition:** Top 3 dunkers with most dunks win exclusive NFTs from @GobsOnApe or @GeezOnApe collections. Participate at [drinkdrankdunk.com](https://www.drinkdrankdunk.com/)