BOTB Council: Metaverse Opportunities and Avatars, BOTB Site Live!

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BOTB Council
@BOTBCouncilNov 9, 2025

The Spaces covered project updates for Bulls & Bears and strategy around Yuga’s Otherside. Money hosted, with Bullish, Ernest, and Aaron sharing progress. The new website is live with tools to unvault OG Bulls, mint Bears, create Evos, and a checker to verify mint status; hundreds, possibly over 1,000 Bears remain. Bears’ avatars are ready and should be accessible via the site by midweek (wallet-link to retrieve assets), with Bulls awaiting final files; aim is to have them working in Otherside by week’s end, plus Nifty Island models. Big Bull provided high-res art so the team can mint images on-chain and update baseURI to prevent future deprecation; all assets will surface in the Bulls-in-the-Block dashboard. Events: a Divi Verse poker event at noon PT today and a Nifty Island session Sunday at 5 PM PT. The team has ODK access and is vetting top builders for a large Divi Verse world where BOTB features prominently; larger reveals are targeted toward year-end. Bullish outlined Otherside resource-game strategy, using Roblox mechanics as a proxy, highlighting the importance of rare resources versus land size, current market opportunities, and planned Coda delegation for BOTB holders. Given market volatility, the community wallet will keep reserves for flexibility.

BFTB Space — Weekly Notes and Updates

Participants and Roles

  • Money (host): Facilitates the BFTB Saturday space, highlights community updates and events.
  • Bullish (analyst/community lead): Shares market views and Otherside resource-game strategy; manages/coordinates community assets and access.
  • Ernest (Bulls/Bears/DiviVerse team): Provides product/site and minting updates; operational leads.
  • Aaron (Bulls/Bears/DiviVerse team): Provides avatar/on-chain image roadmap; metaverse build plans and ODK access; events schedule.
  • Additional mentions:
    • Big Bull (legacy contributor): Provided high‑res image archives for Bulls & Bears.
    • Kate/Kade and team (web dev): Built the updated website and animations.
    • Ditto (3D artist): Built Bulls; active in Otherside skins (e.g., UFO, footwear for Foxy).
    • Crypto Sheep (3D artist): Built Bears.
    • Eli (community manager): Running the DiviVerse poker event.
    • Rita (G’s project lead in Otherside; “Rita Rat Arena” referenced): Being supported for the G’s anniversary event.

Product and Infrastructure Updates (Bulls, Bears, Evos)

  • Website relaunch and features

    • Site is live with a clean UI and subtle animations (two Bulls + two Bears on the main screen). Credit to Kate/Kade’s team.
    • Functionalities now available:
      • Mint Bears if you hold an OG Bull that hasn’t minted its Bear.
      • “Unvault” OG Bulls if you have a corresponding valid Evo.
      • Create Evos for OG Bulls that haven’t created one yet.
      • Checker tool: input an OG Bull ID to see if its Evo and/or Bear have been minted.
    • Supply status: “Hundreds” of Bears remain to mint; on‑air estimates varied (roughly 300–1,000+ outstanding), so expect a meaningful tail.

  • Avatars and 3D assets

    • Bears: Final avatar files are in hand and ready to deploy to the site; aiming to have downloadable assets accessible by mid‑week.
    • Bulls: Awaiting final files; timeline close behind Bears.
    • Otherside/Nifty Island integration: Site asset access first; integration may follow shortly after (goal: end of week, if files finalize as expected). Team notes some dependency on file confirmation and platform readiness.

  • On‑chain image permanence and contract updates

    • Issue: Original IPFS image links for Bulls & Bears have deprecated; marketplaces show cached images, but the native contract URIs no longer resolve.
    • Solution: Big Bull provided high‑res images for the entire collection. The team will:
      • Mint/anchor high‑res images on‑chain to ensure permanence.
      • Update the baseURI on the contracts to point to these on‑chain assets.
    • Timeline: Within a week (conservative target by end of week; possibly sooner).
    • Evos: Team will confirm whether all high‑res Evo images are available. Regardless, Evo images will also be minted on‑chain for long‑term availability.
    • Dashboard: Once done, high‑res images for Bulls, Bears, and Evos will be accessible via the project dashboard for personal use (e.g., printing).

Events and Community Engagement

  • DiviVerse Poker: Today at 12:00 PM Pacific (sign‑up via Discord; Eli managing).
  • Nifty Island Session: Tomorrow (Sunday) at 5:00 PM Pacific — testing a new time to suit North American schedules.
  • G’s Anniversary + Otherside activations:
    • G’s are holding a one‑year anniversary event with themed cosmetics (e.g., special tuxedo skin) in Otherside.
    • If you don’t own a G, DM Money or Bullish to be delegated access to the community’s top‑tier G’s asset for participation.
    • Community encouraged to show support for Rita and the G’s ecosystem.

Otherside: Resource Game Outlook and Acquisition Strategy (Bullish)

  • Leaked graphic and design intent

    • A cleaned‑up version of a resource‑game graphic (originally surfaced via the “DC Roth” video) is circulating and suggests Phase 2 emphasis on resource mechanics.
    • Yuga’s stated ambition: build Otherside analogous to Roblox — a platform for many experiences. Expect successful Roblox mechanics to inform Otherside design.

  • Roblox as a proxy for mechanics

    • Example: “Grow a Garden” on Roblox — despite simplicity, it demonstrates sticky mechanics: seeds, growth, construction, rarity, weather, progression, and crafting loops.
    • Takeaway: If Otherside inherits similar systems (powered by Unreal Engine), the “resource game” loop can be engaging, with depth limited mainly by creator time, investment, and creativity.

  • Asset selection considerations

    • Biomes and resources: 20–29 biomes; 74 distinct resources; numerous artifacts.
    • Size vs. location: Teleportation likely reduces the importance of map adjacency. Location may matter for specific systems (e.g., “settlement”), but not as much as assumed.
    • Scarcity and supply: Common resources number ~11,000 each; rarest resources can be <200 units. Supply distribution implies strong value concentration in rarities.
    • Market window: Early big collectors saturated their sets; some large holders (e.g., NMO) reportedly offloaded inventory. Result: top‑5/top‑10 rare resources are occasionally available at comparatively reasonable prices versus the 2022 peak.
    • Strategy pivot (personal view): Previously overweight tier‑5 large deeds (due to small price spread vs. floor); now aiming to balance holdings by acquiring select rare resources to capture scarcity‑driven upside.
    • Sourcing: A reputable middleman with inventory from large holders is active; DM Bullish for contact details.

Community Wallet, Budget, and Holder Benefits

  • Inventory and budget posture

    • Community wallet previously allocated 1 ETH; bought a deed early, a Koda, and various avatars. Remaining budget is modest (0.25), reserved for rewards and opportunistic buys.
    • Market context has been harsh (e.g., Doodles retracing from ~8 ETH highs to ~0.6 at present), so the treasury is being managed conservatively.

  • Delegation for yield efficiency

    • Koda delegation: Community plans to delegate its Weapon‑Koda (or Koda with weapon) to BFTB/BOTB holders who own Otherside deeds but lack high‑efficiency harvesters.
    • Rationale: Kodas are expected to confer the best harvesting efficiency/bonus in the resource game; delegation helps holders compete without purchasing a Koda themselves.

Metaverse Building Roadmap (DiviVerse + Bulls in the Block)

  • ODK access

    • The team has access to Otherside’s ODK (development kit) and is in active talks with well‑known metaverse builders.

  • Scope and intent

    • Vision: Build a substantial, expansive DiviVerse experience where Bulls in the Block is a core pillar; goal is to attract broader traffic and provide meaningful utility.

  • Timeline and communications

    • “Bigger reveals” targeted toward end of year; much is in development but not yet ready for public detail.

Ecosystem Notes and Acknowledgments

  • Craft and content leadership

    • Ditto recognized as an early leader for proactive Otherside‑ready skins and accessories; built the Bulls models.
    • Crypto Sheep built the Bears models.

  • Data preservation

    • Thanks to Big Bull for safeguarding the complete high‑res collection, enabling on‑chain preservation after IPFS deprecation.

  • Market and strategy context

    • Azuki’s pivot toward a trading card game underscores the need for web3 projects to evolve beyond the 2021 NFT model.
    • The NFT user base has been roughly flat net‑new; Otherside is viewed as a prime avenue to onboard new audiences (gamers, mainstream platforms), though progress will be gradual.

Open Questions and Watch‑Items

  • Final count of unminted Bears (estimates vary; checker tool provides definitive answers case‑by‑case).
  • Confirmation of all high‑res Evo images before on‑chain anchoring.
  • Exact timing for Otherside/Nifty Island avatar integration after site asset availability.
  • Concrete mechanics of Otherside’s resource game (farming targets, settlement specifics, resource interactions).
  • End‑of‑year reveal details for DiviVerse and Bulls in the Block initiatives.

Action Items and Next Steps

  • For holders/community

    • Link wallet on the project site; mint any eligible Bears/Evos; use the checker to verify status.
    • Watch for mid‑week availability of downloadable avatar assets (Bears first, Bulls to follow) and further integrations.
    • Expect baseURI updates and on‑chain image permanence within the week; retrieve high‑res images via the dashboard for personal use.
    • Attend community events: DiviVerse Poker (today noon PT) and Nifty Island (Sunday 5 PM PT).
    • Interested in the G’s anniversary event but don’t own one? DM Money or Bullish for delegated access to the community’s top‑tier G’s.
    • Considering Otherside buys: evaluate rare resources vs. size/location; DM Bullish for reputable secondary contacts if needed.

  • For the team (Ernest & Aaron)

    • Finalize and publish avatar asset files (Bears live first; Bulls close behind).
    • Mint/anchor high‑res Bulls & Bears images on‑chain; update baseURIs; confirm Evo image set for the same treatment.
    • Surface all high‑res assets within the site dashboard.
    • Progress builder selection under ODK to scope the DiviVerse build.
    • Prepare end‑of‑year communications for larger reveal.

Closing Notes

  • Momentum is building across three fronts: product hardening (site relaunch, on‑chain image permanence), 3D/avatar readiness for interoperable worlds (Otherside, Nifty Island), and metaverse build strategy (ODK + partner builders). While the market remains challenging, the team is prioritizing durable infrastructure, practical utility, and cross‑platform readiness to position for Otherside’s next phase and broader adoption.