We recently announced the formation of the Common Knowledge Base Association, or CKBA.
Naturally, there are questions.
Why are we doing this? What are our plans? What does this mean for CKB?
Weāll answer all of these in time. But before we do, itās worth clarifying something important:
These questions are loaded with assumptions about CKB and our relationship to it.
The confusion is understandable. Somewhere along the way, the industry became comfortable treating blockchains like productsāoperated by companies.
CKB is not that.
CKB is public infrastructureāmaintained and advanced by people who share a common set of ideas.
Like Bitcoin, it is not dependent on, owned by, or controlled by any one entity.
And that includes us.
Weāre old school; to us, a blockchain that can be halted, reorged, restarted, or have its assets seized by a controlling entity is not a blockchain.
It may be marketed as one, it may be treated as one, the market may even believe it is one.
But not us.
To us, decentralization, security, immutability, and permissionlessness are non-negotiable.
They are what make blockchains blockchains; everything else is a glorified database.
So when we say that āCKBA is the new coordination layer for the CKB ecosystem,ā we mean something that may surprise many people.
Heavily inspired by Bitcoin, CKB is based on Nakamoto consensus.
And, in Nakamoto consensus-based systems, thereās no (need for) coordination.
They still produce order, but that order emerges from the behavior of independent and free entities that pursue their own incentives by following an optimal strategy introduced by the systemās constraints.
In simple terms, CKB doesnāt need CKBA.
The system works because everyone minds their own business, and everyone minds their own business because the system works.
We have no control over that.
CKBA operates somewhere else entirely: at the social layer.
Our role is not to govern CKB; itās to support the diverse and decentralized ecosystem of contributors around it.
To coordinate resources, improve communication, support contributors, and help aligned people find each other.
Weāre a group of cypherpunks and misfits defined, perhaps most of all, by low time preference.
This has its downsidesāand itās unfortunate that this has become a contrarian positionābut for better or worse, we canāt help ourselves.
Weāre painfully aware that weāre building public infrastructure that should outlive us.
And weāre not the only ones building.
We have our vision and all, but weāre not calling the shots.
If you donāt like our vision, impose your own.
Build on CKB.
Whoās stopping you?
CKB will keep ticking, block by block, from one state transition to another, whether weāre here or not. Whether we, or you, approve of it or not.
And if you are aligned with our vision, join us š
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Nervape 2026 - Ape In. Build Out.
Nervape Studio lives at the intersection ofĀ art, storytelling, and blockchain technology.
Nervape applies the Bitcoin ethos of decentralization to its products each one designed to allow users to be their own creators. Digital collectibles built on Bitcoin, physical collectibles built for co-creation.
In 2025, Nervape toured across Asia and Europe (Shanghai, Lugano, Beijing, Taipei, and Chiang Mai), and is now here in Las Vegas for Bitcoin 2026āan international brand that travels beyond borders.
Born in the digital, raised in the real.
An IP for this generation.
Dynamic. Modular. Borderless.
Ape In. Build Out.
Nervape in Vegas - BTC 2026 Merch Preview
Hereās a quick preview of some of the amazing merch, swag, and art weāll have at our booth @TheBitcoinConf 2026!
* Nervape Dot | Bitcoin Edition | Pocket-sized Nervape in classic Bitcoin orange.
* Miner Keychain | Be Bold | Durable, high quality keychain reminding you to Be Bold.
* Tote Bags | The perfect bag to match a perfect you.
* The Golden Ape | A one-of-a-kind ape, custom made for Bitcoin 2026. Feel the gold vibes.
Dates: April 27 (Mon) - 29 (Wed)
Event: https://t.co/XHBXUqRoZB
Location: The Venetian Expo, Booth K3 (next to @FiberDevs)
Map: https://t.co/OF1i3VTmnO
See you in Vegas!
#Nervape #Bitcoin #Bitcoin2026 #LasVegas
Keep Up to ApeāāāQ1 2026 RecapāāāPlan B El Salvador, Lunar New Year Event, Nervape GameĀ Preview
Spring is in the air with our 2026 Q1 recap! From the cold beauty of winter into the fresh renewal of springāāāNervape has been exploring new frontiers with our Central America debut at Plan B Forum El Salvador, developing a Nervape Saga themed game, and more!
Nervape Fam, Letās Keep Up to Ape! š¦
Full blog š https://t.co/4oqJUuTX43
MAIN TOPICS
𦧠Project Updates: Making of VolcÔn Orange, The Third Continent Game
š Community: Lunar New Year Creation Challenge
šøš» Live Events: Plan B El Salvador
šØ Collabs: Global Artist Collaboration Series
šŖ Fan/Holiday Art: Nervape Animated Videos, Happy Year of the Horse!
š Socials: Instagram & RedNote Highlights
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š§µIn the thread below we spotlight the game we're developing, creation challenge art, and why HORSEé£é£ is awesomeš“!
šĀ The Making of the VolcĆ”n Orange Nervape Original - A Closer Look (1 min) šøš»
In this behind the scenes video, we explore more of the craftsmanship behind the rare VolcƔn Orange Nervape Original figure by creator Bradley Duan.
Our limited edition VolcĆ”n Orange Nervape Original, created specially for the 2026 El Salvador Plan B Forum, is inspired by the volcanoes of El Salvador and blockchain technology with itās mix of lava and Bitcoin orange fused with volcanic ash gray.
It is a tribute to El Salvadorās natural beauty as well as the countryās openness to explore Bitcoin and blockchain technology. This ape also expresses the dynamism of nature, how volcanoes shape the landscape much like how technology reshapes the way we interact with the world.
An embedded NFC chip connects the figure to its immutable digital self on the blockchain. For this limited edition VolcĆ”n Orange Nervape Original, the chip also awakens the Bitcoin Index ā a live feed of Bitcoin wisdom, on-chain signals, and cypherpunk mantras.
Only 10 in existence.
For those who see the beauty in nature and technology.
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The first Nervape Original was born in 2021 in Savannah, Georgia ā shaped from 3D printing and cast resin, a symbol of freedom and creation.
Each Nervape Original carries the marks of its creator and are ā Limited. Handmade. One-of-a-Kind.
They can be styled to fit your aesthetic through fitted vests and cords (sold separately) that you can use to carry your companion wherever your travels take you.
The Making of the VolcƔn Orange Nervape Original + Giveaway!
Our limited edition VolcĆ”n Orange Nervape Original figure, created specially for the 2026 El Salvador Plan B Forum, is inspired by the volcanoes of El Salvador and blockchain technology with itās mix of lava and Bitcoin orange fused with volcanic ash gray.
Limited. Handmade. Only 10 in existence.
šĀ For our online community, weāre doing a special giveaway! ā
šĀ How to Participate
- Follow @Nervapes + @PlanBElSalvador + @LuganoPlanB
- Like + Repost this video
- Comment below your answers to these two questions:
1⣠What does art mean to you?
2⣠What does Bitcoin mean to you?
ā³Ā Duration: 48 hours
šĀ Prize
Weāll form a pool from some of the best answers then randomly draw one lucky winner to receive a VolcĆ”n Orange Nervape Original! š¦§
(Shipping fees/customs duties may apply.)
Best of luck!
šĀ VolcĆ”n Orange Nervape Original
For those who see the beauty in nature and technology.
š¦ Keep Up to ApeāāāNervape 2025 Year inĀ Review!
š Fitting for the Year of the Snake, 2025 was a year of transformation for Nervape.
We brought our values of co-creation, web2 + web3, and borderless art from the digital realm into the physical world with the production and shipment of our Nervape 3x figures, our custom NFC chip system, and our multi-city global tour.
Hereās a look back at everything we built together in 2025.
Full blog šhttps://t.co/gkRjZfPiuk
Quarterly Highlights
Q1 (JanāMar): Setting theĀ Theme
𦧠ProductāāāNervape Lunar New Year Gift Boxes
š Dev UpdatesāāāReforge Tool, Verification Bot, Off-Chain Creator, AI Agent Cookie
Q2 (AprāJun): Building
𦧠ProductāāāNervape Artifact nears production; Nervape Object, vests, and straps introduced
š Dev UpdatesāāāNFC Chip testing; AYAA (Ask Your Ape Anything) AI experience
š Global TourāāāHK Web3 Festival; BTC Las Vegas; Shanghai and Tokyo Outdoor Shows
š§ NarrativeāāāColor Vibes Lore series begins
Q3 (JulāSep): FinalĀ Touches
𦧠ProductāāāNervape Artifact final quality checks; Nervape 3x ships worldwide
š Dev UpdatesāāāDevlog launches; Nervape ACDC NFC Chip system; Godwoken Reclaim Tool launches
š§ Behind the ScenesāāāInterview with 3D Designer Bradley
Q4 (OctāDec): Release and GlobalĀ Tour
𦧠ProductāāāNervape Original and Nervape Dot ships worldwide
š Dev UpdatesāāāGodwoken Reclaim Tool + Airdrop completed
š Global TourāāāFive-city global tour across Asia & Europe: Shanghai, Lugano, Beijing, Taipei, Chiang Mai
š Co-creation & CommunityāāāGlobal Artist Collabs; year-end community & team reflections
2026 Wishes
Looking to 2026, here are a collection of wishes from our Nervape Studio team members.
Dev Team
@code_monad ā Keep Nervape decentralized.
Faber ā Make the Nervape Artifact applications even more fun and smooth to use. Strengthen our long term sustainability with increased revenue and sales.
Lee ā I hope our physical products can offer more ways to play and interact with customers.
Would like to see a functional prototype of Bonepoints be realized in 2026, and more Dev updates combining digital elements with physical products.
I hope Nervape can go further, be recognized by more people, and be loved by more people.
Marketing Team
@Nervape_ines ā I look forward to seeing Nervape reach a wider audience and have a greater impact.
@nervape_james ā It would be interesting to see more Artifact innovations like physical Nervape Gear that the apes can wear (clothing, pants, etcā¦). This doesnāt have to come from Nervape, but could also be from co-creators and collaborators.
Another idea is for the community, maybe a way for holders to opt-in to pinpoint their Nervape on a physical Google map and then they could connect or hang out with other Nervape owners in the same area.
Founder @Nervape77
I hope Nervape can grow from āan experimental IP understood by only a fewā into āan open brand ecosystem that more real users actively participate in, use, and co-create.ā
Design Team
@Bradley_SHD ā I hope we gain a group of supporters in the Web2 space who truly understand us.
@NervapeD ā I hope Nervape can continue to expand outward ā starting from designer toys and gradually crossing into design, lifestyle products, and even music and cultural spaces ā becoming something that can be touched, used, and felt.
I hope Nervape can form a tighter, more organic community ecosystem, where people gather around shared values and gradually become part of this world through participation, co-creation, and exchange.
I hope Nervape can establish a healthier resonance between offline and online channels: a more complete and seamless website shopping experience, more long-term collaborations with select shops and designer toy stores, clearer regional market strategies, and a more stable and sustainable supply chain and logistics system.
I hope Nervape can be further āseen,ā āunderstood,ā and āremembered.ā
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From factory floors to the global stage, from NFC chips to shared stories, everything we built was powered by the same belief:
Ape In. Build Out.
Together.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Letās gallop into 2026 together. š¦§š
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