BOTB Council: Bullish or Bearish? Poker, Metaverse & The Sandbox News

BOTBCouncil avatar
BOTB Council
@BOTBCouncilAug 30, 2025

The Spaces covered a packed community update across Bulls on the Block (BOTB), DiviVerse, ApeChain, Nifty Island, Otherside, and The Sandbox. Money hosted, with core updates from Aaron and Ernest on product and rewards, bullish on the community wallet strategy, plus contributions from Cuban, Lanzer, Top Gun, and JB (Mars Cats Voyage). Highlights: CryptoSheep’s 3D Bears are now rigged for Unity/Unreal/Web with website wallet-integration coming so holders can claim assets for Nifty Island/Otherside; Ditto (Dawn of the Ducks) finished the base BOTB 3D avatar model and is building traits. DiviVerse is launching an off-chain reward system (Mula) via Drip for raids, Discord activity, tipping, daily loot, and soft-staking accrual per Bull/Bear/Evo, with multipliers by role. Big sinks include raffles (a Mutant Ape via Bloweys mechanics; a Coda # 9374 in early October), plus entries to poker tournaments and more. The BOTB community wallet moved into ApeChain assets (e.g., Night Gliders), guided by utility, community, and ROI criteria, and invited project suggestions. JB shared metaverse-building momentum (Nifty Island/Battle Paws) and optimism on ApeChain. Sandbox “restructuring” was clarified as consolidation and role changes, not implosion; the Sandbox DAO Small Grants capstone is set for Sep 12. Holders can use community Coda/G/MUTANT in Otherside; regular events and poker continue.

Bulls on the Block (BOTB) Weekly Space — Comprehensive Notes

Participants and Roles (inferred from conversation)

  • Money (Host; BOTB council; West Coast; facilitates community updates and partners)
  • Aaron (Project lead; product/BD; drove 3D avatars, Nifty Island, off-chain rewards system; extensive update provider)
  • Ernest (Technical lead; site/infra updates; integrations and delivery; verified wallet and website plans)
  • Lanzer (Sandbox DAO contributor; community builder; small grants coordinator; metaverse analyst)
  • Cuban (Nifty Island power-user/content producer; community ops; facilitates access to shared avatars like CODA/G/MAYC)
  • Bullish (Community wallet manager; acquisitions lead; strategist for BOTB treasury on ApeChain/OtherSide/Nifty)
  • TopGun (Alpha Dogs founder/representative; active BOTB buyer; Discord access issues; trait hunt for “Superman” bear)
  • JB (Mars Cats Voyage/Battle Paws; metaverse builder; ApeChain and Nifty Island programs; event and live-reveal pioneer)
  • Other key names mentioned: Crypto Sheep (BOTB council; governance driver), Ditto (artist, Donna the Ducks; doing BOTB 3D avatars), Branches (rigger; rigged 3D Bears for Unity/Unreal/Web), ADP (Night Gliders whale/creator, large OtherSide holder), Yat Siu (Animoca Brands co-founder), Arthur Madrid & Sebastien Borget (The Sandbox founders), Robbie Young (Animoca exec; incoming CEO of The Sandbox), Garga (Yuga co-founder Greg Solano), Kunta (Sandbox DAO comms), HoneyBee (OtherSide events), Evan Walk (FoxyFam game dev)

Governance and Community Operations

  • Recent vote initiated by Crypto Sheep passed (14–15 voters) to make funds readily available for acquisitions via the community wallet so Bullish can act swiftly on opportunities.
  • Ongoing discussion to adjust weekly space time for global convenience (early for West Coast; past trials at 8:00 worked well).

Product and Ecosystem Updates (BOTB/Bears/Metaverse)

  • 3D Bears (community-contributed by Crypto Sheep):

    • Rigging complete by Branches for Unity, Unreal (UE5), and Web—compatible with Nifty Island, OtherSide, and other web-enabled games.
    • Website refresh in progress (Ernest): add wallet integration and an easy claims interface for holders to download/use 3D assets in supported environments.
    • Rigging is done and under testing; priority shifts to simple, secure asset access for holders.

  • 3D Bulls Avatars (Ditto, Donna the Ducks):

    • Final bull base model and rig approved after ~7–10 days of iteration; looks great walking around in-engine (preview in Slack).
    • Ditto now producing trait variants; once tested, these will be available on the site similar to Bears (Unity/Unreal ready).

  • Nifty Island “Bulls Island” and Lore:

    • First rough draft of Bulls Island delivered; lore ties Bulls & Bears together and hints at direction of Board Council/DiviVerse initiatives.
    • Designed by a top builder (Cuban confirmed high-caliber builder reputation). Expect relatively fast iteration; plan inter-island porting/linked experiences.

Off-chain Rewards System — “Mula” (via Drip)

  • Nature: strictly an off-chain reward system (not on-chain, not a cryptocurrency). Replacing EngageBot with Drip after close coordination with Drip’s team (bugs rapidly fixed as found).
  • Where: live (soft launch) in the DiviVerse Discord; official launch planned for Monday (instructions/FAQ coming). BOTB tweets will also be integrated for raiding/rewarding.
  • Ways to earn:
    • Engage in Discord (chat presence, time-in-server, verified actions)
    • Social “raids” (like/RT/comment on official posts via Drip quests)
    • Daily loot box claim (5 Mula/day)
    • Receive tips from others (Mula is transferable within Discord; /tip command or quick-tip in Sales Bot)
    • Soft “staking” accrual: Bulls, Bears, and Evos each accrue Mula (est. 3 Mula/day per NFT). Accrual occurs regardless of current holder—even listings on secondary accumulate until claimed.
  • Wallet verification: either standard wallet connect OR message-signature verification by placing a unique code in NFT marketplace profile fields (OpenSea/X2Y2). Multiple wallets can be linked.
  • Multipliers: Bulls/Bears/Evos have the highest reward multipliers in the ecosystem (stackable with roles); additional multipliers may be assigned dynamically to specific NFTs/traits as bounties.
  • Sales Bot: posts live sales across BOTB/Evos/SDKs/Dolls/Grails, etc.; community can tip buyers directly in Mula.
  • Supply and sinks:
    • No fixed supply (off-chain points), with major sinks via raffles and tournament entries. Future sinks planned.
    • Tournament utility: entry for DiviVerse poker games (BOTB also runs bi-weekly poker; prizes include BOTB assets).
  • Raffles/prizes:
    • Major top prize: Bored Ape Yacht Club Mutant # 19368 (tied to “Bloweys” dolphins collection sellout; raffle among Blowey holders once sold out; BOTB holders earn Mula now to exchange into chances to secure a Blowey/mutant path later).
    • Near-term marquee prize: Coda # 9374 to be raffled in early October (1 Mula = 1 ticket; raffle role-gated to holders of BOTB/Evos; participation through DiviVerse Discord).
    • Ongoing raffles: Bulls, Bears, Evos, SDKs, Dolls, Treasure Boxes, Grails; further prizes and mechanics may be added.
  • Community guidance:
    • Non-whales can compete via quests/engagement; whales gain accrual advantages on holdings, but low-ticket winners do happen.
    • Strategy tip: snipe floor NFTs with high unclaimed Mula balances; watch for bounty multipliers on lonelier traits.
    • Quick how-to: start at the dashboard in Discord; verify tasks; claim loot box; consider raiding from the DiviVerse Discord to capture multipliers.

Community Wallet Strategy and Acquisitions (Bullish)

  • Treasury actions:
    • Converted 1 ETH to APE (anticipating ApeChain activation; positive on Thursday’s organizational milestones converting ApeCoin DAO functions to ApeChain Co. governance and imminent program announcements).
    • First buy this week: Night Gliders (rank-top-100; rare skeleton body + candy cane horns), aligning with BOTB skeleton OGs; ~70,3xx APE remaining for further buys.
    • Donated a rare horned astronaut Donna the Duck (1 of only three with “Ego” astronaut suit) to the community APE wallet to support 3D integrations and Ditto’s cross-project momentum.
  • Selection criteria (3-pronged):
    • Utility: 3D-ready assets for OtherSide/Nifty Island/Unreal/Unity (e.g., Ducks, Foxes, Night Gliders)
    • Community & exposure: highly active builders, visible whales (e.g., ADP holding ~400 Gliders, ~100 G’s, 1.4M in OtherSide; prolific AI content)
    • ROI/rarity/fit: unique traits, rank isn’t everything; preference for pieces that echo BOTB identity (horns, astronaut motifs, skeletons)
  • Call for input: community-sourced suggestions welcome; share projects with strong utility and community alignment (Alpha Dogs cited as an example of showing up consistently)

Nifty Island, ApeChain, and OtherSide — Builder Updates and Opportunities

  • JB (Mars Cats Voyage/Battle Paws):

    • Thesis: the 2021 NFT/metaverse narrative will return; build before the meta returns. Worlds and toolsets (e.g., AI scripting) are maturing; creators can prototype now, gather feedback, and be ready.
    • ApeChain support: early engagement running ApeCoin Discord game nights; impressed by openness and support from the new ApeChain org; paused partner wave will resume—meanwhile, Battle Paws moving forward due to strong momentum and team support.
    • Battle Paws (distribution arm): seasonal IP launches with deep lore, event hosting, live content, and on-chain-savvy tokenomics designed to avoid the “Web2 seasonality discard” pattern; cross-IP travel (cats to new worlds) via “wormholes/portals” to partner with top artists.
    • Live reveal innovation: first live reveal of a 3D NFT collection in-game on Nifty Island; users reloaded the island at reveal, saw their avatars in-world, and immediately started creating content and new game experiences.
    • Open to collaboration with BOTB in OtherSide/Nifty; strong live-streaming and event operations ready to port.

  • OtherSide status and guidance:

    • Events: regular “Bubbles” social game sessions (e.g., 3pm ET weekend events); examples include “red light/green light” experiences drawing 150+ participants (Gs, Codas, etc.). HoneyBee cited for high-quality experiences.
    • Yuga signaling: Garga noted they’re tracking who supports OtherSide now (badges, potential XP tracking). Early support may be rewarded; now is the best time to show up.
    • Tech notes (Bullish):
      • Browser streaming is lower fidelity than the M2 Launcher (now available on Mac; expect early issues). Audio routing quirks are common—fix by setting site permissions in Chrome (mic/speakers) and temporarily disabling unwanted audio devices in OS settings before relaunch.

  • Shared Avatar Access for BOTB Holders:

    • Community has playable assets for OtherSide and Nifty Island: a standout Coda (rare, “top 1k” look), G’s astronaut, a MAYC, etc.
    • Any BOTB holder can request temporary access to play as these avatars. Process: DM Cuban/Bullish; quick setup (Google login). Ongoing optimization of lending/rotation workflow.

The Sandbox — Restructuring Clarified, Small Grants, Outlook

  • Rumors vs reality:

    • Initial media posts suggested massive layoffs and founders pushed out. Clarifications from Yat Siu (Cointelegraph) and official Sandbox updates:
      • Role shifts: Arthur Madrid now Chairman; Sebastien Borget now Global Ambassador (proselytizing, partnerships). Robbie Young (Animoca) steps in as CEO to handle backend ops and scale.
      • Office consolidations: small outposts with 1–2 people consolidated into major-city hubs; admin/HR merged with Animoca for efficiency.
      • Layoffs occurred but not at the dramatic levels reported; restructuring aims to level up operational maturity for a multinational footprint.
    • Macro context: AI-driven efficiencies are reshaping software teams globally (even in Web2/SaaS). Optimization and role reshuffles are widespread industry practice. A brief market dip in LAND was a buying opportunity.
    • Commitment: Sandbox remains a globally recognized metaverse brand; Animoca plans to continue full support. Metrics are no longer at 2021 highs, but long-term vision and support are intact.

  • Sandbox DAO Small Grants Program:

    • Capstone community event: September 12 (same weekly space time). Celebrating outputs like a Sandbox comic, a documentary, and numerous builder grants.
    • Scale: ~60+ applications processed; high global participation; significant content creation in a short span.
    • Next: retrospective with DAO to refine for a potential next round.
    • Signal: If Sandbox were “imploding,” grants would shutter—ongoing delivery contradicts doom narratives.

Market/Community Notes and Miscellany

  • Alpha Dogs: congratulated for strong floor performance after weeks of relentless presence; example of culture-driven support and patient accumulation.
  • Trait hunts: community bounty possibilities for under-loved traits; Aaron can assign Mula bonuses to spur movement (e.g., “lonely bull trait” bonuses). TopGun seeks a “Superman” bear (community suggests using Discord to source; Spider-Man base exists).
  • Poker: DiviVerse ran its first tournament (BOTB as first-prize); BOTB aims for bi-weekly games (next week). Mula will be used as tournament entry currency in DiviVerse.
  • Lighthearted culture: tattoos (Ernest’s R2D2; Aaron teased to get “OFF-CHAIN MULA” ink), seed-phrase jokes, and camaraderie underscored a friendly, builder-focused vibe.

Action Items and How to Engage

  • BOTB Holders:

    • Join DiviVerse Discord; verify wallet; start earning/claiming Mula; raid posts from within Drip for multipliers; tip and participate in Sales Bot.
    • Watch for raffles (Coda # 9374 in early October; mutant route via Bloweys sellout), bounties, and tournament entries.
    • Ping Cuban/Bullish to play shared avatars (Coda/G/MAYC) in OtherSide/Nifty Island.

  • Builders/Allies:

    • Suggest projects for community wallet acquisitions (must show 3D utility, active community, strong exposure, and reasonable ROI/rarity fit with BOTB ethos).
    • Collaborate on OtherSide/Nifty Island events; cross-promote and share audiences to bring the metaverse narrative back.

  • Sandbox Community:

    • Attend the September 12 capstone to see grant outcomes; share feedback in the retrospective.
    • If you hold SAND or LAND, consider DAO participation; reach out to Kunta for details.

Key Takeaways

  • BOTB is delivering tangible metaverse utility now: rigged 3D Bears, Bulls avatars in production, a dedicated Nifty Island with aligned lore, and shared high-end avatars for community play.
  • The Mula rewards system is live (soft) and evolving; it aligns community engagement with meaningful sinks and marquee prizes without on-chain token complexity.
  • The community wallet is strategically accumulating 3D-capable, community-strong assets ahead of ApeChain/OtherSide catalysts.
  • Broader metaverse builders (Mars Cats/Battle Paws) validate the thesis: build early, iterate with communities, and be ready as the narrative returns.
  • Sandbox restructuring is operational housekeeping, not an existential threat; DAO grants and upcoming programs continue to ship.
  • Now is the time to show up in OtherSide and Nifty Island—Yuga is watching, and early participation is likely to matter later.