Nervape in Las Vegas - Day 3 - Thank You Old Friends, New Friends 🦧 🦍
These past three days have been amazing. 🙌
We reconnected with old friends from @LuganoPlanB and @PlanBElsalvador, who traveled all the way to Vegas and made it a point to come say hello. 🌍
We also connected with new friends finding out about Nervape for the first time:
🏆 A collector that loved our booth so much, he wanted to buy our not-for-sale items 😅. He described us as the “icon for Bitcoin.” ₿
🎪 An enthusiastic visitor that offered to sponsor us at an upcoming North American toy expo.
…and many others that also bought our products, chatted with our team, and deeply resonated with our work.
The love and encouragement we’ve received here has really emboldened and motivated us. Thank you to our neighbors @FiberDevs for supporting us at the booth and to @bitcoinr3negade for all the fun, pirate shenanigans that made this event a blast. 🏴☠️🔥
With arms wide open, we can’t wait to see what the future has in store as we move ahead.
Thank you @TheBitcoinConf 2026 Las Vegas.
Ape In. Build Out. 🦴
The Making of BTC & Golden Ape - Handmade, One-of-a-Kind Nervape Figures for Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas
Step inside the workshop of Nervape designer Bradley Duan for an intimate, behind the scenes look at the artistic process of creating two new, one-of-a-kind, handmade artworks: BTC Ape & Golden Ape.
BTC Ape
Inspired by the original blockchain that started it all, the BTC Ape sits like an ageless monolith, fixed in place as it watches time flow by.
Each Bitcoin symbol etched into it’s surface by hand is like each block on the chain, permanent and proof of work.
BTC Ape mirrors Satoshi Nakamoto’s anonymity—no defining facial features, silent, still.
Layered on top of a gold finish, BTC Ape embodies Bitcoin building on the idea of value.
A symbol of independence and decentralization.
Golden Ape
From ancient civilizations to the modern age, gold has been a symbol of value.
Inspired by the original form of money, Golden Ape exudes wealth, with fortune found in each handmade detail.
Reminiscent of the ancient practice of gilding with gold leaf, this artwork connects traditional art techniques with modern aesthetics.
A symbol of value and wealth.
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Part of our “Seated” Nervape Special Limited Edition Collectibles.
Custom-made for Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas, today’s the last day of the event!
Don’t miss your chance to see these one-of-a-kind artworks in person and more at Nervape’s booth (K3).
Last Day: @TheBitcoinConf 2026 Las Vegas, April 29 (Wed)
Location: The Venetian Expo, Booth
K3 Map: https://t.co/OF1i3VTmnO
Nervape in Las Vegas - Day 1 - There Be Treasure! 🪙
Argh! We had great fun today at the Nervape booth (K3) at Bitcoin 2026, with tons of visitors coming by to claim their treasure.
At the Booth:
🦧 Custom made, Vegas-special figures: Golden & BTC Ape
🌐 Global Artist Collaboration Series: See Nervape artwork from around the world.
🎁 Swag giveaways: Nervape keychains, Dot figures, tote bags, and more!
✍️ Get a signature from Bradley, the creator of the iconic Nervape figure.
🏴☠️ Get a hug from our Nervape pirate mascot!
🗺️ Can’t find us? Track down a pirate ape or pirate human and ask for a treasure map!
Don’t miss out! We’re here only two more days!
Dates left: April 28 (Tue) - 29 (Wed)
Event: @TheBitcoinConf 2026 - https://t.co/LYDIkbqrhR
Location: The Venetian Expo, Booth K3
Map: https://t.co/OF1i3VTmnO
Nervape 2026 - Ape In. Build Out.
Nervape Studio lives at the intersection of 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 2026—an 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 Saga - Pirate Story Part 1 of 2 - Off to Bobo’s Tropical Convention 🌴
In an alley next to the seaside shores of the Kingdom of Arancia, an orange ape hid in the shadows. He watched as palace guards walked up and down the pier, searching for someone.
He gripped the expensive, designer satchel he wore close to his body. Through the top opening of the satchel, a gold glimmer shone through.
The orange ape waited for the guards to pass. He slipped out of the alleyway. He whistled to himself as he scanned the dock for ships.
He eyed a ship busy with activity, getting ready to sail. On the dock leading up to the ship, a scary looking pirate ape with a wooden leg and a long scar across his cheek leaned against a sign that read:
Pirate crew need’d. Speak to Captain
Destination: Vega City
Leavin’: Today
“Pirate, eh?,” the orange ape said to himself. He scanned the shops lined up on the other side of the pier. One store with a skull and bones painting on a pirate hat read: “Pirate Clothing & Things.”
“Perfect.”
The orange ape entered the store.
Inside, the store manager, a purple ape dressed in a dark black suit, chatted with a customer, a red pirate ape dressed in red pirate attire.
"Outsiders inside the Kingdom of Arancia?!" the store manager exclaimed, “Is that why the guards are here so far from the palace?”
"Right, they’re makin’ sure there are no other Outsiders gettin’ in or out of the Kingdom, but also…” the red pirate ape leaned in, “...there was a sightin’ of Riche in the area.”
“Riche…the richest ape in Arancia?”
“Arghh, that’s the one. They say he is an Outsider collaborator. They even put up a bunch of reward posters for his capture.”
“Excuse me,” the orange ape interrupted.
The two other apes looked at the orange ape.
"Pardon…," said the orange ape, "...but where can I find the finest, most expensive pirate attire this store has? I'm in a bit of a hurry."
The manager studied the orange ape for a moment and the expensive designer satchel he was wearing. The manager then smiled, "The finest and most expensive pirate attire is right this way!”
The orange ape followed the store manager to a corner of the store. The red pirate ape watched the orange ape closely.
Moments later, the orange ape stepped out of the clothing store in fine pirate attire with a gold chain on his neck and donning an elegant pirate hat.
The orange ape made his way to the pirate ship he saw earlier. He walked up to the pirate ape with the wooden leg.
“Your sign says you're looking for pirate crew. Well, here I am.”
The pirate looked at the orange ape. He then spit out the side of his mouth. "You lookin’ a bit too fresh for my eye. What special skill ya got? If I’s like it, then we talk."
Down the pier, the orange ape could see the red pirate ape pointing a group of guards in his direction.
"Well, I'm very good with numbers and…money." The orange ape rolled a gold coin along his knuckles and tossed it to the pirate.
The pirate caught the gold coin in his hand then bit on it with his teeth.
“Don’t worry, it’s real. If you could get me onboard the ship right now to talk to the captain, there will be more of those for you.” The orange ape looked down the pier at the troop of guards heading their direction. “Timing is of the essence.”
The pirate pocketed the gold coin. He followed the orange ape’s gaze down the pier. He looked back at the orange ape and stuck out his hand.
"You’re talking to the captain, Captain be my name. Welcome aboard!"
The orange ape shaked Captain’s hand.
“Thank you Captain.”
“Take it those ugly apes’re here for ya?”
The Captain gestured toward the guards heading their way.
“Well, I can’t say…”
“Don’t worry lad, Captain’s crew hates Saffron and his goons too. Hurry, get onboard’d, ho, ho, ho!”
Captain hurried down the ship dock with surprising speed with his wooden leg, the orange ape was barely able to keep up. They climbed up onto the ship.
“Boys, we’re setting sail right now!,” yelled Captain as he stepped onboard.
“Aye, aye, Captain!” the ship crew roared back.
A group of pirate apes at the front of the ship pulled up a huge anchor.
A big ape in a ripped, white and black striped shirt unfurled the ship’s sails.
“Let Lady Luck know we’re off!,” Captain commanded an ape with a flare gun.
The ape then fired a flare into the sky. It exploded in orange smoke in the air.
The ship moved away from the shore just as the guards reached the dock.
“Give the guards the ol’ pirate salute!,” Captain exclaimed.
Along the edge of the pirate ship, crew members stuck out their tongues, shaked their butts, and flipped off the guards as the ship sailed further away from the dock.
The guards shaked their fists angrily at the ship. One guard threw a spear at them, but by then the ship was too far and it fell into the water.
The orange ape joined in and stuck his tongue out at the guards.
The orange ape turned to the Captain and spoke discreetly. "Thank you so much Captain. If I arrive safely in Vega City, there'll be more coins for you and your crew waiting there."
Captain smiled, "Arghhh, that’d be what I like to hear!”
Captain turned to the crew, “Let’s give a cheer for our new crewmate. Hip, hip…”
“Hurray!”
“Hip, hip…”
“Hurray!”
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That evening, while the pirates shared ale and stories over dinner, the orange ape slipped away to a quiet section of the ship.
There, he admired the sea and watched another ship, Captain’s second vessel Lady Luck, sail in the distance.
He then carefully took out an exquisite Golden Ape figurine from his satchel and set it on the hand railing. He then pulled out a rolled up parchment from his satchel and opened it up.
A treasure map.
FLASH.
Startled, the orange ape quickly rolled up the map and turned around to see the big ape in the white and black striped shirt holding up an old film camera. Captain stood grinning next to him.
“Sorry to startle ya, Sammy here likes to take a picture of each new crew member. Hope ya don’t mind’d.”
The orange ape shaked his head, “As long as you got my good side.”
Sammy gave a thumbs up.
Captain, “Har, har, good work Sammy, that’ll be all.”
Sammy nodded and stepped away.
Captain eyed the Golden Ape on the railing. He stepped beside the orange ape.
“How be your dancing these days, Riche?”
Riche, the orange ape, looked at Captain in surprise.
“I had me suspicions when I saw ya gold-coin handling skills earlier, but the Golden Ape, now I be sure of it. May I?” Captain reached his hand towards the Golden Ape.
“Give me a moment, Captain.”
Riche lifted up the Golden Ape.
“First, close your eyes and think of what it is you desire in your heart. But don’t tell me.”
Captain closed his eyes.
“Got it?”
Captain nodded his head.
“Now you may.”
Captain opened his eyes and rubbed his hand on the Golden Ape's head.
“It be more beautiful than the rumors,” he said. “Does this really work?”
Riche shrugged, “It's up to you. The Golden Ape can only do so much. That said…” Riche returned the ape figure to his satchel. “I don't just let anyone touch the Golden Ape. And those who have, well, I can say, more often than not, fortune finds them.”
“Har har har, that be what I like to hear.”
“How do you know about the DAO?,” Riche asked, his eyes watching Captain carefully.
“We may not come from as fancy a background as ya, but we pirates, specially Captain here, be well travel’d and well learn’d, you catch me drift?”
Riche nodded, “Seems I have a lot to learn from you, Captain.”
Captain patted Riche on the back.
“That you do! By the way, you’re off to Bobo’s Tropical Convention aren’t you?”
Riche nodded, “You are right again.”
“I figure’d. Also, your face, it be different than the posters.”
Riche shrugged, “My face might change depending on the day. That's all I'll say. Now…”
Riche gestured back to the pirate crew singing songs in the background.
“I’d appreciate it if you didn’t tell the rest of the crew.”
“That’ll cost you.”
Riche smiled at the Captain, “I see you’re a businessman too.”
The two of them laughed heartily against the wide expanse of sea.
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#Nervape #NervapeSaga #PirateStory #BobosTropicalConvention #BTC #BTC2026
The Golden Ape — Bringing the Gold to Vegas!
It’s rumored that the Golden Ape grants wealth to all those that touch it’s beautiful gold finish. 👀
Created in a secret workshop by it’s creator @Bradley_SHD, the Golden Ape is one-of-a-kind, custom made for Bitcoin 2026—each line and fine detail exuding fortune. ⭐️
Visit us at Booth K3 to see it in person! 🏆
Dates: April 27 (Mon) - 29 (Wed)
Event: @TheBitcoinConf - https://t.co/XHBXUqRoZB
Location: The Venetian Expo, Booth K3
Map: https://t.co/OF1i3VTmnO
#Nervape #GoldenApe #LimitedEdition #Bitcoin #Bitcoin2026
Nervape in Vegas - BTC 2026 Merch Preview
Here’s a quick preview of some of the amazing merch, swag, and art we’ll 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
🌋 Grateful winner of the Volcán Orange Nervape Original from Plan B El Salvador 2026!
• Premium physical artifact with embedded NFC chip
• Unlocks the Bitcoin Index — live BTC wisdom & on-chain data
• True Bitcoin-native DOB (Digital Object)
🦍🧡 #Nervape#Bitcoin#CKB
CKB is entering a mature phase. Our work is shifting toward deeper optimization, faster verification, and reproducible infrastructure.
Recent highlights:
- Optimized SP1 verification: Reduced cycles from ~6000M to ~63M (~100x improvement)
- SMT verification performance reached a production-viable level
- ARM64 optimizations: streamlined Zba instruction handling by removing redundant ops
Meanwhile, a new discussion is underway: Activating the Nervos DAO Treasury, exploring a shift to an on-chain, governance-controlled model
Dev Logs will now move to a monthly cadence, reflecting a more focused, incremental development cycle.
More in the full update ↓
https://t.co/K7f7sbeggT
@NervosNetwork@CKBDevrel
Global Artist Collaboration Series | “Verde Tropical” by Male Cuéllar
Exhibition Info: Jan 2026 we invited local Salvadoran artist Male (@male_cuellar) to create a one of a kind Nervape 3x to showcase at Plan B Forum El Salvador and future tour events. This vibrant work features Torogoz and Flor de Izote, the national bird and flower of El Salvador. See the inspiration below.
Artist Name: Male Cuéllar
Artist Profile:
Visual artist, muralist, illustrator, and graphic designer from El Salvador, with 16 years of experience working in the arts and the creative industry. Self- Proclaimed Nomadic Artist.
My work is deeply inspired by nature, femininity, and Latin American identity. I explore the relationship between women and the land, highlighting strength, resilience, and beauty in everyday, often overlooked details.
In recent years, my practice has shifted toward more experimental and organic processes, moving away from the computer and reconnecting with hands-on techniques. I enjoy blending traditional, natural materials with contemporary tools, allowing the process itself to guide the final outcome. For me, the act of creating is just as important as the finished piece.
Artwork Title: Verde Tropical
Artwork Description:
My main goal with this piece was to highlight the symbols, colors, and natural richness of El Salvador. I wanted the surface to feel alive full of movement, layered elements, and vibrant contrasts that reflect the dynamism and maximalist spirit of Salvadoran culture.
The organic shapes and botanical motifs are inspired by local flora, representing growth, vitality, and a deep connection to the land.
Through bold color combinations and repeated patterns, the piece embraces abundance rather than restraint, allowing energy and rhythm to flow throughout the form.
This work is part of my ongoing exploration of identity and territory, using nature as a visual language to express cultural pride and personal roots.
Materials/Craft: Spray paint, acrylics
Creation Date: Jan 2026
About the artist:
IG: https://t.co/rX1TU46R2v
Website: https://t.co/GsWi0dv0T1
Thanks Male! ❤️
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Global Artist Collaboration Series invites international artists to express themselves through the canvas of our Nervape 3x figure.
#Nervape #Nervape3x #GlobalArtistCollaborationSeries #ElSalvador
Global Artist Collaboration Series | “Verde Tropical” by Male Cuéllar
Exhibition Info: Jan 2026 we invited local Salvadoran artist Male (@male_cuellar) to create a one of a kind Nervape 3x to showcase at Plan B Forum El Salvador and future tour events. This vibrant work features Torogoz and Flor de Izote, the national bird and flower of El Salvador. See the inspiration below.
Artist Name: Male Cuéllar
Artist Profile:
Visual artist, muralist, illustrator, and graphic designer from El Salvador, with 16 years of experience working in the arts and the creative industry. Self- Proclaimed Nomadic Artist.
My work is deeply inspired by nature, femininity, and Latin American identity. I explore the relationship between women and the land, highlighting strength, resilience, and beauty in everyday, often overlooked details.
In recent years, my practice has shifted toward more experimental and organic processes, moving away from the computer and reconnecting with hands-on techniques. I enjoy blending traditional, natural materials with contemporary tools, allowing the process itself to guide the final outcome. For me, the act of creating is just as important as the finished piece.
Artwork Title: Verde Tropical
Artwork Description:
My main goal with this piece was to highlight the symbols, colors, and natural richness of El Salvador. I wanted the surface to feel alive full of movement, layered elements, and vibrant contrasts that reflect the dynamism and maximalist spirit of Salvadoran culture.
The organic shapes and botanical motifs are inspired by local flora, representing growth, vitality, and a deep connection to the land.
Through bold color combinations and repeated patterns, the piece embraces abundance rather than restraint, allowing energy and rhythm to flow throughout the form.
This work is part of my ongoing exploration of identity and territory, using nature as a visual language to express cultural pride and personal roots.
Materials/Craft: Spray paint, acrylics
Creation Date: Jan 2026
About the artist:
IG: https://t.co/rX1TU46R2v
Website: https://t.co/GsWi0dv0T1
Thanks Male! ❤️
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Global Artist Collaboration Series invites international artists to express themselves through the canvas of our Nervape 3x figure.
#Nervape #Nervape3x #GlobalArtistCollaborationSeries #ElSalvador
🧧 Happy New Year, Nervape fam! 🦍✨
Year of the Horse—
be free, create boldly, and stay lucky. 🍀🐎
Wear your passion.
Style your life your way.
Ape in, Build out. 🧩🚀
#LunarNewYear#YearOfTheHorse#Nervape