I am incredibly excited to share some monumental news with you all.
With immense gratitude, and the blessing of both @pepe_designer and @kountervailor, I am honored to take on the role of co-owner and CEO of @rarelabsxyz and the @RareApepesNFT project effective immediately.
This is not just a new chapter for me but a transformative era for our entire community & project.
For those who might not know my Apepe journey, back in August 2022 I started off as just a passionate art collector, and a dedicated member of this Rare Apepes community, driven by my love for @pepe_designer’s artwork, and a deep appreciation for the history of Pepe The Frog and Rare Pepe NFTs (@pepe__wtf) on Bitcoin via @counterpartyxcp.
In October 2022, I officially joined the Rare Apepes team as the Head Of Communications.
Over the past nearly 2 years, I've had the privilege of working closely with Rare Designer and Kountervailor, contributing in various capacities to ensure that all of our public releases & the evolution of the Rare Apepes brand and Rare Labs company met the highest artistic, technical, and professional standards.
Now, as I officially step into this new leadership role, my commitment to our core principles: ART, BRAND, COMMUNITY, remains unwavering.
Our unified focus as a project and community will continue to be on creating & providing unparalleled art, memes, as well as developing fun, immersive and innovative digital experiences deeply rooted in art curation and collecting, while reinvigorating the Rare Apepes brand.
Together, we will CO-BUILD the Apepeverse/R.A.M.U (Rare Apepes Memetic Universe), fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Let’s make this transition a positive and transformative experience for all of us.
I am committed to maintaining transparency and seeking on-going guidance, and input from our Rare Apepes community “HIVE MIND” for the decisions that will shape our future.
Thank you all for your continued support, and believing in the Rare Apepes project.
Together, we will continue to build the Rare Apepes into something truly special.
🚨 🐸 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🐸🚨
ATTENTION Apepe fam,
We are thrilled to announce a new era for @rarelabsxyz and the @RareApepesNFT project.
With the heartfelt blessing of @pepe_designer and @kountervailor, we welcome @ceotim as our new co-owner and CEO.
This transition marks a significant milestone as we evolve into a reimagined brand while staying true to our core values of ART, BRAND, COMMUNITY.
Embracing Our Roots and Forging New Paths
Our journey started with stunning art & boundless creativity of @pepe_designer re-designing and re-imagining the artistic concept of Pepe The Frog and evolving that idea & merging with it the trait DNA from the @BoredApeYC and creating something completely brand new, unique and original embracing the evolution of crypto and blockchain, and the rich history of Pepe The Frog and Rare Pepe NFTs on Bitcoin circa 2016.
The Rare Apepes have been a cornerstone of the meme culture, rooted in the vibrant legacy of Pepe the Frog and the revolutionary Rare Pepe crypto art (@pepe__wtf) (the first NFTs ever created circa 2016) on Bitcoin’s @CounterpartyXCP protocol.
The Rare Apepes saw an incredible community response during the FREE MINT re-launch in July 2022, and have continually strived to push the boundaries of creativity, memetics, evolution, and community empowerment.
The origins of the Rare Apepes trace back to the genesis of Pepe the Frog, an apolitical open-source meme that grew in popularity due to its organic network effect.
@pepe_designer, also known as Rare Designer, started creating Rare Pepe memes on the Bitcoin blockchain in 2017, making a significant impact in the crypto art world with stand out art pieces like the legendary PepaLisa (created in 2018).
What’s Next?
Art: Expect more innovative and captivating art that continues to push the boundaries of creativity.
Brand: While our brand evolves, our essence remains unchanged. We are dedicated to redefining our presence in the Web3 space with new and exciting initiatives.
Community: You are at the heart of everything we do. Your input and involvement are essential as we co-build the R.A.M.U (Rare Apepes Memetic Universe).
Future Plans:
We are excited about our next release which is an ART BASED ordinals collection (TBD) on the Bitcoin blockchain., which will feature some of the best art to come out on the ordinals protocol that will feature BRAND NEW, top tier, alternative Rare Apepes art created by a very talented, & respected community member (to be revealed soon).
This collection is designed to generate revenue, attract new collectors, unify both our BTC and ETH DNA, and reignite interest in Rare Designer’s FINAL art masterpieces in web 3: the Apepe Rebirth and R.A.M (Rare Apepe Mutants) collections...
As he plans to RETIRE from web 3 upon the completion of delivering his final art collections within the Rare Apepes ecosystem.
But that’s not all.
Our new vision for the Rare Apepes is to transform the project into a creative decentralized hub for artists, builders, and collectors.
Here’s what we aim to achieve:
A Space for Artists:
We are creating an open platform for artists to come and collaborate, where they can develop new art, characters, and storylines tied to the Rare Apepes ecosystem while maintaining their unique artistic voice.
Decentralized Creativity:
We envision Rare Apepes as the decentralized hub where artists and builders unite to grow the Rare Apepes Memetic Universe (R.A.M.U). With the support of our community, this will be a place where new characters, worlds & products are born. These contributing artists will also share in the success of their sub-collections.
Expanding the Apepeverse:
Our goal is to invite artists from across Web3 to expand the Rare Apepes story and push it into new directions. We believe in creating opportunities for artists to grow their audience, and develop new art based sub-collections that build on the foundation of the wide spanning Rare Apepes brand & universe.
Heart and Art:
While we MAY NOT have a massive budget (currently operating with $0), we have something better—heart and art. The Rare Apepes is committed to fostering creativity and supporting artists who believe in & align with the larger, long term vision.
The Apepe Business Council (ABC):
We will establish a dedicated Apepe Business Council consisting of community members with strong business & entrepreneurial skill sets. Their expertise in creating successful, sustainable businesses in web2/IRL will help guide new business verticals, and sustainable revenue streams that will benefit every Rare Apepe holder.
Our goal is to maintain transparency and foster a collaborative environment where significant decisions are made with community involvement & input.
Thank you for being an integral part of our journey.
Together, we will continue to build, and create a legacy that is truly extraordinary.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Art is utility. Utility is a bonus. Whatever happened to collecting art for the love of art? Everyone feels so edgy and entitled these days. The most chill community is by far the @RareApepesNFT No drama, no arguments over floor price, just vibing. Keep calm & collecting.
ABSOLUT EPIC !!
BIG SHOUTOUT @RareApepesNFT and @DudesFactory
THE OPENING OF THIS EPIC BOX IS SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL AND AN EXPERIENCE,
NEXT LEVEL !!
THANK YOU GUYS 🙏🫶
Holy moly and this was fkn fast,
Ordered it on last weekend.
Yall miss Frankie of the @RareApepesNFT ?
I do!!
The happiest and most handsome FRO of the #RareApepes 🐸😎
Come join the POND and Vibe with your own Handsome toad!!
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Waking up to my timeline busting with #RareApepes so I know it's about to be a good day!!!
Hop in the discord, still a few hours left to join the #LastApepeSranding contest.
@RareApepesNFT
I always found it funny that a group of frogs is called an army of frogs.
Army describes very well a community that held their pieces of digital art from 1.5 ETH to 0.019 ETH and checked in with each other on a daily basis.
What doesn’t kill you makes you frogger. #RareApepes
The latest @RareApepesNFT Collab,this project is built up by a great community and a great team. It's a must to join in #RareApepes fromilia.@marco_tassotti on boarded me
Don't care about bull or bear the RareApepes keep fighting and building.
Apeeepeeee!
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GM GE all over the world
I have the feeling #RareApepes are awakening! 🐸 Heard some rumors about what’s coming next—exciting things on the horizon! I go 1st and u go 2nd
Apepeeeeee!