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CREATIVE | EXPERIENCE | ENABLEMENT

[NANA @seannana]

the jungle didn’t take him.
it welcomed him back.

[Welcome Apes 🍌 @WelcomeApes]

Some people contribute to the @BoredApeYC in one lane.
@apewhale contributes in many.

Whether it's building tools, supporting community initiatives, helping new members find their footing, or creating products that celebrate Ape culture, he's constantly showing up and making the ecosystem better for everyone around him.

Many Apes know him as the force behind @boringmerch, one of the premier merchandise manufacturers in the ecosystem. Through Boring Merch, he's helped bring countless ideas to life and has collaborated with numerous brands and communities throughout BAYC and beyond. From custom swag to official BAYC inventory, ApeWhale has helped turn digital communities into something tangible that people can wear, collect, and proudly represent.

But he didn't stop there.

He's currently working on an card set featuring the IP of Apes throughout the community. It's the kind of project that captures the creativity and culture that make this the best club on the internet, and we can't wait to see it come to life.

When it comes to protecting the community, ApeWhale stepped up once again by creating @AlertApes. The initiative helps identify bad actors and provides a database where members can research suspicious accounts and review evidence tied to reported behavior. In a space where trust matters, he's built tools that help keep fellow Apes informed and safer.

His impact on Welcome Apes cannot be overstated either.

ApeWhale has been with us since day one as a committee member. Long before the website existed, he secured the domain because he believed in what we were building. Over the years, he's consistently volunteered his time, ideas, and support whenever needed.

The funny thing is, none of these accomplishments fully capture who ApeWhale is.

He's the guy helping someone get set up in @OthersideMeta.

He's the guy making sure a new member has their BAYC profile properly configured.

He's the guy answering questions, making introductions, connecting people, and helping others succeed without asking for anything in return.

And if you've spent enough time around him, you've probably also been reminded that aquamarine is objectively superior to orange.

At the end of the day, ApeWhale represents something bigger than any single project. He embodies the spirit of picking up a shovel and contributing. He reminds us that the strength of this club has never come from the artwork alone. It comes from people who invest their time, energy, and talents into helping others.

He's a builder.
He's a supporter.
He's a protector.
He's the kind of Ape that makes this club better simply by being part of it.

Congratulations to ApeWhale, our June: Ape of the Month.

[NANA @seannana]

@TUGE8888 @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC thanks tuge!

[NANA @seannana]

fused @ZombieRob333 into the jungle.

he stopped running. the mutation took what it wanted, and he let it.

broken open, the jungle leans in.
not to devour, but to hold.

[NANA @seannana]

fused @apewhale into the jungle.

imported GLB into @fuserstudio for character reference, then plugged it into an existing workflow for composition, detail pass, dramatic lighting and video.

sound design and edit in FCP.

[NANA @seannana]

@BoredApeYC @lowbellie yes

[NANA @seannana]

@0xborder @figge @NGBxShpend Let’s go border 🧙‍♂️🔥🔥🔥

[NANA @seannana]

@honeybd gm. Sick!

[NANA @seannana]

@tiger_web3 @fuserstudio nice to meet you, Tiger ✌️

thank you!!

[NANA @seannana]

@YuChen @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC @fuserstudio YES

[NANA @seannana]

@CinemaD__ @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC @fuserstudio Yes ser. DM me email and I’ll share workflow to
Your account if interested.

https://t.co/JbSdPJrKtX

[NANA @seannana]

same flow in canvas. finding ways to simplify as you go.

new character sheet, copied relevant nodes, consistent outputs.

@fuserstudio

[NANA @seannana]

@MakaveliDlaCruz @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC I’ll get you in due time brother!

need more compute :)

[NANA @seannana]

@amigoeNFT @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC @fuserstudio gracias amigoe 🦾✨ yea the photorealism and cinematic lighting pass really set it off

[NANA @seannana]

@TheKokai @BoredApeYC @ApeChainHUB set 🫡✨

[NANA @seannana]

@CryptoBullyzNFT @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC @fuserstudio cool, got you 🫡

[NANA @seannana]

@DAXIAGUA1 @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC @fuserstudio thank you!

[NANA @seannana]

@PWenzhen76938 @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC @fuserstudio thank you, powerpei 🦾✨

[NANA @seannana]

@CryptoBullyzNFT @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC if you’ve used comfy before, you’ll be able to jump right in to @fuserstudio. I dig the UX.

lmk if you sign up and dm your email, happy to share the workflow w/ you.

[NANA @seannana]

@tjthecreator_ @eltonhenderson @ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC @fuserstudio thank you TJ // having fun with world building and being life to characters.

appreciate your encouragement!

[NANA @seannana]

@ZombieRob333 I gotta say… this zombie ape went through some shiiiiii…

haha, much love homie. what a dope character.

[NANA @seannana]

@ZombieRob333 @BoredApeYC love you, man.. keep creating 🦾✨👑

[NANA @seannana]

same flow in canvas. finding ways to simplify as you go.

new character sheet, copied relevant nodes, consistent outputs.

@fuserstudio

[NANA @seannana]

fused into the jungle