Divitverse: Live from Ape Fest!

The Spaces recapped a packed Ape Fest week and Diviverse updates led by Aaron with Ernest Lee. Key events include today’s Nifty Island session (1 PM PT) hosted via Discord, Saturday’s Diviverse Poker (1:30 PM PT; 100 Mula buy-in; 1,000/500/250 Mula prizes), and Tuesday’s live Season 1 Mula Quest raffle draw for eight prizes (Coda, Gucci Codependent, Otherdeed, Bulls/Bears/SDK dolls, Treasure Boxes). Members allocate Mula in the Discord Store; Mula balances persist for future raffles, including a planned Mutant giveaway post-“Blowers” mint. Unvault was soft-teased: waitlist open at unvault.com, scratch-off promos at the Ladies of the Yacht Club event (4 PM PT), with details embargoed until reveal. Creator Hub’s kickoff at the Conrad features Laughing Ape’s final ApeCoin DAO show with comedian Jesse Joyce. Community highlights included Rich Class Decor’s giant rug and IRL coasters, Bulls-in-the-Block clothing trait previews, OtherSide/Nifty Island avatar work, and Ernest’s wrapped car showcase at Area 15. The session touched crypto headlines (a reported CZ pardon and potential Binance US re-entry), VPN/legal context, bank custody/insurance nuances, and consumer crypto cards (Coinbase 4% BTC back). Logistics covered Vegas transit (Boring Company loop, free robo-taxis), ticket delegation, and meetups.

DiviVerse Space Recap and Ape Fest Week Briefing

Speakers and Roles

• Aaron (host; DiviVerse co-founder and Laughing Ape comedy producer): Ran the session, set agenda, shared schedules, and program updates.
• Ernest Lee (partner; tax/legal insights; community builder): Joined for legal/market commentary, logistics, and community coordination. Owner of the wrapped “ape mobile” featured at Ape Fest.
• Eli (community ops/Discord): Handles Discord announcements, schedules (poker), store setup, raffle ops.
• Janel/Janelle (events/ops): Covering Nifty Island activation; coordinating announcements and community participation.
• Rich Class Decor (artist/maker): Created the largest web3 rug for Ernest; distributing IRL coasters; provided UX feedback on Unvault site.
• Cyber Jake (community member): Arrived in Vegas; coordinating Ape Fest ticket delegation.
• Chef Poncho (artist; also referred to as Sandman): Participating with art at Creator Hub; shared recent exhibition/sales update and prize pool contributions.
• Additional names and contributors mentioned: Allo (hosted an Ape Fest pre-event via Allo Pass), Cade (built unvault.com), Red Gold Queen (artist; “Blowy” commissions), Winshell (artist), Ditto (avatar/clothing trait designer), Jacopo (art featured on Ernest’s car), Michael Kay (showed a crypto card preview), NFT Hoarder (organizer of Creator Hub), FF Racer, Buck, Emani, Dwayne, Gabriel, Will.

Program Agenda and Announcements

• Nifty Island community event
  • Time: Today at 1:00 PM Pacific.
  • Venue: Hosted via DiviVerse Discord; in-world at Nifty Island (Bulls Island). Download the Nifty Island client from the official link before joining.
  • Notes: Bulls Island was built for the community; updates may roll out dynamically.
• DiviVerse Poker Tournament
  • Time: Saturday, 1:30 PM Pacific.
  • Buy-in: 100 Mula (via Discord Store).
  • Prizes: 1st – 1,000 Mula; 2nd – 500 Mula; 3rd – 250 Mula. Mainly Mula rewards this round.
• Mula Quest Season 1 Finale & Raffles
  • Season end: Tuesday (post-Ape Fest), winners picked live in Space and verifiable via Discord.
  • Raffle inventory (8 separate raffles in Discord “Store”):
    • Koda (top prize)
    • Gucci Koda Pendant (physical)
    • OtherSide Deed (selected by Aaron; described as green, lush, with a palace)
    • Space Bulls, Bears
    • SDK Dolls
    • Treasure Boxes
  • Mechanics: Allocate Mula per raffle as strategy; entries are transparent (e.g., current top allocations show large numbers like 33,000+ for some entrants). Randomized selection; everyone except Aaron and Ernest is eligible.
  • Mula persistence: Balances will NOT reset after Season 1. Save Mula for future raffles (e.g., planned Mutant Ape raffle once the “Blowers” mint-out completes).

Unvault: Waitlist and QR Outreach

• Sign-up: Unvault waitlist at unvault.com. Aaron shared the URL directly to avoid QR risks; they will hold broader public posting until after Ape Fest.
• QR strategy: Physical QR on Ernest’s car for on-site outreach; awareness of security guidance not to scan random QR codes; the team emphasizes sharing the URL directly to trusted community members.
• Build and UX: Cade stood up the site rapidly (≈24 hours). Rich Class Decor reported no on-screen confirmation post-submission; Aaron acknowledged and requested dev fixes so users receive a confirmation.
• Disclosure: Unvault details remain confidential for now; community members on the waitlist will receive early “alpha.” Targeted reveal before end of year if milestones align (dev, legal, mint).

Ape Fest and In-Person Activations

• Pre-event at Allo’s rented house: Informal gathering; Ernest’s wrapped car served as a visual landmark; photo ops involving apes and code names were shared on timelines.
• Ladies of the Yacht Club (DiviVerse-sponsored)
  • Time: Today at 4:00 PM Pacific.
  • Access: Not publicly disclosed; Aaron and Ernest attending as plus-ones.
  • Scratch-off cards: Inserted into gift bags per Janel’s suggestion. Prize mix includes:
    • 1-of-1 commission by Red Gold Queen (Blowy)
    • 1-of-1 commission by Winshell (Ape/Mutant)
    • SDKs, Bulls, Bears
    • Unvault prize for three winners (contents undisclosed until Unvault announcement)
• Creator Hub Kickoff Party (Conrad/Ape Hotel)
  • Organizer: NFT Hoarder.
  • Time: Starts 7:00 PM; Laughing Ape comedy set around 8:30 PM.
  • Programming: Final Laughing Ape show under the ApeCoin DAO contract, headlined by Jesse Joyce (Kimmel staff writer; Oscar and roast credits). Aaron noted the importance of honoring commitments despite DAO program changes.
  • After-party: Rooftop; may run until 3:00 AM.
• Car showcase
  • Ernest’s wrapped BMW (“ape mobile”) will be displayed at the Ape Fest venue (Area 15). Artwork: Ape with dog on one side, mutants on the other, koda depicted in the trunk.
• Logistics and transport
  • Ape Games: Friday, 10:00 AM.
  • ComplexCon: Saturday & Sunday at the Las Vegas Convention Center (creator hubs and activations anticipated).
  • Vegas Loop: Tesla tunnel between key nodes (e.g., Resorts World ↔ Las Vegas Convention Center).
  • Robotaxis: Amazon’s autonomous “Zoox” fleet (currently free while awaiting licensing), with routes including Resorts World ↔ Area 15.

Ecosystem Development and Technical Updates

• Avatars and integrations
  • Bear in the Block and Bull in the Block avatars are being prepared for OtherSide and Nifty Island.
  • Clothing trait previews for Bulls-in-the-Block received (Ditto finishing).
  • OtherSide ODK access enabled; metaverse design work underway.
• Nifty Island
  • Bulls Island built for DiviVerse; ongoing updates expected.

Community Contributions and Art Highlights

• Rich Class Decor
  • Created the largest rug in web3 for Ernest; used premium wool (same specification as Burj Al Arab), extremely soft.
  • M1 Mutant “checks” execution was the toughest segment; requested photos for documentation.
  • IRL coasters (“I got rug” / “I got rugged”) distributed via secret codes at venues; purely community appreciation.
• Chef Poncho (Sandman)
  • Presence at Creator Hub with three pieces in the Rock Soul art show; recent painting sale.
  • Grand Central Station activation: Art protected on-site for ~2.5 hours during a major event.
  • Encouraged community to mint his project; noted SDKs included in prize pools.

Industry Commentary and Market Outlook

• News: “CZ pardoned”
  • Aaron flagged news that Changpeng Zhao (CZ) received a pardon, interpreting it as a symbolic easing of federal enforcement against crypto businesses.
  • Potential implication: Binance possibly re-entering US operations, increasing liquidity and competition relative to incumbents like Coinbase.
• Ernest Lee’s perspective
  • VPN/offshore exchanges: Using VPNs to access non-US exchanges is generally legal if the venue isn’t sanctioned; offshore platforms restrict US users primarily to avoid onerous reporting rules.
  • Leverage caution: Many clients enjoy leverage, but it is risky; significant downside events observed—avoid or approach with extreme caution.
  • Banking adoption: Expect traditional banks to eventually offer crypto-denominated accounts (e.g., BTC, ETH). If mom-and-pop can hold crypto at major banks, demand should increase and likely lift prices.
  • Insurance/custody nuance: FDIC insures USD deposits, not client-held property. SIPC-like coverage addresses custodial failures, not market losses. In exchange insolvencies, customers have been treated as creditors—Ernest contends true custody should protect client property. Custody insurance exists (e.g., Coinbase), but bankruptcy regimes remain complex.
  • Cards and rewards: Coinbase card offering 4% back in BTC drew interest; staking programs have varied over time. MetaMask and other providers are pressuring banks competitively.

Logistics and Community Coordination

• Ticket delegation
  • Cyber Jake arrived in Vegas; multiple apes offered to delegate tickets. Aaron has an unused plus-one (originally for his wife) and can delegate via Tokenproof or meet at check-in to escort a plus-one.
  • Coordination: Cyber Jake to DM Aaron and share phone number for real-time logistics.
• Introductions and pseudonyms
  • At events, introduce yourself first by your Twitter handle/pseudonym to bridge recognition. Wearing prior Ape Fest badges helps.
• Operational reminders
  • Share the Space; charge devices; verify Discord announcements (ask Eli if missing); bring scratch cards to the Ladies of the Yacht Club event.

Action Items and Reminders

• Today
  • 1:00 PM PT: Nifty Island on Bulls Island (download client; join via Discord).
  • 4:00 PM PT: Ladies of the Yacht Club (DiviVerse-sponsored; scratch-off card prizes).
  • 7:00 PM PT: Creator Hub kickoff at Conrad/Ape Hotel; Laughing Ape comedy set around 8:30 PM; rooftop after-party.
• Friday
  • 10:00 AM: Ape Games.
• Saturday/Sunday
  • ComplexCon at Convention Center.
  • Saturday 1:30 PM PT: DiviVerse Poker Tournament (100 Mula buy-in; prizes 1,000/500/250 Mula).
• Ongoing
  • Allocate Mula in Discord Store across raffles (Koda, Gucci Koda Pendant, OtherSide Deed, Space Bulls, Bears, SDK Dolls, Treasure Boxes).
  • Season 1 Mula winners drawn live Tuesday; Mula does not expire.
  • Sign up at unvault.com (waitlist); confirmation fix pending.
  • Watch for OtherSide/ODK avatar updates (Bear/Bull in the Block) and Nifty Island updates.

Key Takeaways

• DiviVerse is running a packed week around Ape Fest: Nifty Island activations, poker, and multiple raffles culminating with live winner selection Tuesday.
• Unvault is in private pre-announcement: early supporters should join the waitlist now; additional details will be disclosed after internal milestones.
• Creator Hub hosts Laughing Ape’s final ApeCoin DAO-backed comedy show, headlined by Jesse Joyce; DiviVerse sponsors the Ladies of the Yacht Club event and community scratch-off prizes.
• Industry sentiment: A reported CZ pardon is read as a constructive signal; Ernest projects eventual bank-integrated crypto accounts, with nuanced custody/insurance frameworks and cautions on leverage.
• Practical logistics: Vegas Loop and free Zoox robotaxis facilitate transit; Ernest’s wrapped car will be showcased at Area 15; coordinate ticket delegation via Tokenproof or on-site meetups.