Divitverse: Hellyjustle Hoedown! Fly for STK, win prizes!

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Aaron Haber🍌
@AaronHaberNov 12, 2025

The Spaces centered on community engagement around ApeChain’s Helly Hustle mini-game and a broad update on Bulls on the Block (BoTB). The host and co-host Dwayne walked through Helly Hustle mechanics (mouse-only desktop play, power-ups, coins, and flights), clarified wallet/gas details via Glyph, and emphasized STK (aka SDK) community participation with immediate rewards: 500 Mula for playing and a potential STK or Doll NFT for hitting 1,000 points. Leaderboards and community sweep prizes were discussed, with shout-outs to top gamer Dino Ponds and a push to move STK up the rankings. The session then shifted to BoTB’s nearly finished website: connecting wallets (including delegated), minting Evos and Bears, unlocking vaulted Bulls via Evos, and the checker tool. Technical progress on 3D avatars for Nifty Island (Unity) and Otherside (Unreal) was detailed, including file formats (MML/GLB) hosted on Arweave and plans to simplify downloads. A Nifty Island event is scheduled, with Otherside integration following soon. The conversation broadened to metaverse experiences (Sandbox limits vs Otherside scale), IP monetization ideas, and AR/VR usability anecdotes. Veterans Day recognition and community shout-outs closed the session.

Space overview and participants

  • Host (name not stated) opened the space, coordinated links to Discord and X, and led the discussion. He referenced teammates and collaborators including Ernest (co-manages the STK/SDK community with him), John Winchell (working on “babies”), and broader partners (e.g., Bounty Hunters).
  • Co-host: Dwayne. Offered hands-on feedback as a player and long-time community member.
  • Community members mentioned or greeted: Jefferino, Monica, Houston, Jose, FF Racer, Crypto Ali, Nush (met at a fest), CRE, Bored Dave ("board day"), Janel(le) and Molly (host a Monday space), among others.
  • Notable third parties: ApeChain Hub (Helly Hustle organizer), Dino Ponds (top gamer), “garbage men” (the moderators), dev team referred to as Kade/Kate’s team, avatar creators, platform teams (Nifty Island, Otherside).

Helly Hustle (ApeChain) competition: mechanics, incentives, and standings

The host highlighted a community-wide mini-game initiative run by ApeChain Hub called Helly Hustle, positioned as both a casual on-chain game and a community competition.

  • Access and wallet

    • Play at helihustle.com; the link was pinned in the space.
    • Requires a Glyph wallet (ApeChain wallet). The host emphasized Glyph setup is straightforward; if you don’t have one, the flow helps spin it up.
    • There is a gas cost per play, but it’s small (roughly 0.01 APE per several runs; host framed it as about 1 APE to fund ~50 rounds, about USD ~$0.40 at current prices).
    • Not playable on mobile at this time; laptop/desktop only. Dwayne agreed mobile would be impractical due to control precision.

  • Game loop and controls

    • Side-scroller helicopter game. Start by pressing spacebar or clicking. Continue clicking to keep the helicopter aloft.
    • Lose conditions: hitting the top or bottom boundary, or colliding with red “candles” (obstacles).
    • Scoring: small passive score for survival; most points from collecting “Heli Coins” (the in-game coin icons). Heli Coins also fund additional flights.

  • Power-ups (3 types)

    • Turtle: slows the helicopter. Host finds the speed shift disorienting and treats it as a hazard to avoid.
    • Shield (star icon): 10 seconds of invulnerability; shields stack additively when collected consecutively.
    • Magnet: pulls in nearby coins, with limited range. Helps increase coin collection efficiency.

  • Flights and progression

    • The UI references “10 flights per day,” but that’s a refresh mechanic. Practically, you can extend play by purchasing flights with Heli Coins earned through gameplay (50 coins → +5 flights). Therefore, players can effectively play unlimited runs as they earn.

  • Prizes and competition structure

    • Individual and community prizes. The top three communities will receive sweeps from ApeCoin (stated as $3,000/$2,000/$1,000—host wasn’t certain whether amounts are in APE or USD; either way, he praised the sponsorship).
    • The host urged a strong showing for STK/SDK.

  • STK/SDK community campaign and rewards

    • Action: Choose STK (the host sometimes said SDK; in the game’s selection, he said type STK, but also noted SDK appears—follow the in-game list and the host’s pinned link). Submit a screenshot to their Discord via a support ticket.
    • Reward 1: 500 Mula for anyone who plays today and submits a screenshot showing STK/SDK chosen.
    • Reward 2: Achieve at least 1,000 total points and the host will personally send “an STK or a ‘Doll’” (as phrased by the host; presumed to be an NFT from their ecosystem). He’ll try to match recipients with an item that fits their preferences.
    • Moderation flow: You cannot post images in non-holder chat; open a support ticket to attach screenshots. Mods are colloquially called “garbage men” and will distribute 500 Mula on verification; the host will handle NFT rewards for 1,000+ point milestones.

  • Leaderboard and competitor landscape

    • Host’s stats at one point: Rank ~49, total 11,244 points, best flight 485 points, 63 flights.
    • STK/SDK collection leaderboard snapshot later in the session: Rank 18, 243 flights, best flight 611, ~36,000 total points. Next rung up (“Balloons”) ~38,000.
    • Top communities: Night Gliders (741,000 points), Bounty Hunters (733,000), Primates (~290,000). Catching top 1–2 would be unlikely without massive push, but 3rd might be feasible with broad participation.
    • Dino Ponds was reported to have played all night; known as a highly skilled gamer in multiple titles.

  • Host and Dwayne’s game notes

    • Host: seasoned arcade gamer (Galaga, Pac-Man era), found Helly Hustle surprisingly challenging and slightly frustrating, but fun; shared practical tips like avoiding coin clusters near red candles and prioritizing shield.
    • Dwayne: ~50 flights, placed ~70s rank earlier; validated laptop-only practicality; initially disappointed about no mobile but agreed mobile would be too cramped.

Bulls on the Block and Bears on the Block: site relaunch, mints, and tools

The host delivered a substantive update on the Bulls on the Block ecosystem, including the site’s new functionality, Evo/Bear minting paths, and a “checker” tool.

  • Site status and connection

    • bullsontheblock.com is live and “99%” complete; some minor adjustments pending.
    • Supports delegated wallets (the host believed he used a delegated wallet). Connect to view eligible actions and assets (Bulls, Bears, Evos).

  • Assets recognized and on-site actions

    • Profiles display all Bulls on the Block ecosystem assets (OG Bulls, Bears, Evos).
    • The UI surfaces actions like “Evolve” for Bulls that can mint an Evo, and Bear minting/claims if eligible.

  • Evo minting and OG Bull unvaulting (legacy contracts)

    • Background (2021): The original team introduced Evos (visually distinct but trait-linked to OG Bulls). The Evo flow involved “vaulting” a Bull in a contract for up to a year.
    • 2022: OG Bulls could be withdrawn, but many remained in the contract (host saw ~16 when browsing contracts; he cautioned not to quote numbers). He believes hundreds of OG Bulls are retrievable if you have the corresponding Evo; many may belong to lapsed holders or dormant wallets.
    • Today’s flow: If your Bull can mint an Evo, the new site coordinates the needed transactions: lock Bull, mint Evo, then automatically release the Bull back as the contract no longer requires a long lock. All steps happen in a single guided transaction sequence (you still approve prompts). The host minted an Evo from his cowboy-hat Bull during the prior day’s session.

  • Checker tool

    • A tool on bullsontheblock.com lets you input an OG Bull token ID to see status: whether its Evo and Bear are minted and whether an Evo is available now.
    • Example: Inputting low IDs often reveals historical minting states (some early IDs likely owned by the original team). On a random sample (e.g., # 1338), the host saw both Evo and Bear minted; some IDs flagged “Evo available now.”
    • Bears outstanding: The host estimated ~350 Bears remain unminted; holders with eligible Bulls can still mint those Bears. Numbers were presented with caveats.
    • Note: Evo/Bull token numbers don’t match one-to-one; you’d need contract-level checks to ascertain pairings.

  • 3D avatars: downloads, formats, and rigging

    • Bear 3D avatar downloads now live on the site via a prominent “Download Otherside Avatar” button. The host warned that the label and payload may still be in flux (at one point it appeared to return an Nifty Island-format file or an intermediate file).
    • Current technical behavior:
      • Site provided an MML file that includes an SRC reference to the hosted GLB (3D model). On Mac, host opened MML in TextEdit to grab the SRC URL, retrieved the GLB, and had to rename the file extension to .glb if it downloaded as text.
      • Intent is to simplify and allow direct GLB downloads without manual steps. Devs are actively adjusting this so normal users don’t need to handle file internals.
    • Rigging: Avatars are rigged, enabling animators to import into DCC tools (e.g., Blender) and pose/animate. Average users likely won’t need the raw files unless doing custom scenes or content.
    • Storage: Metadata and likely files are hosted on Arweave ("our weave" in transcript), aligning with on-chain permanence goals.
    • Platform specifics: Unity (Nifty Island) and Unreal Engine (Otherside) have different technical requirements. Team is determining whether separate GLB variants are necessary, as Otherside additionally imposes environment-specific specs atop Unreal.

  • Nifty Island and Otherside integrations

    • Nifty Island: Bulls Island is “almost done”; some requested tweaks pending. The host’s young children enjoyed exploring the island—a good indicator of approachability for newcomers. He hinted Bulls Island contains Easter eggs hinting at forthcoming DivRS/Divides initiatives (he asked Dwayne not to reveal specifics).
    • Otherside: Integrations are "soon"; file-link mix-ups may push it by up to a week. The goal is to have Bear avatars selectable in-platform once specs are finalized and files linked correctly.

  • Events

    • Nifty Island game night: Thursday, Nov 13, 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT (time was experimented with; target announced during the space). If avatars aren’t ready for that event, the host said they will be ready the following week.

Roadmap signals, product focus, and broader vision

  • STK/SDK “babies”: John Winchell is actively working on “babies,” including significant trait work; dev work to follow once traits are done. The dev is currently focused on “Unvault,” but the host expects that portion not to be lengthy post-traits.
  • Momentum expectation: The host expressed a personal belief that STK’s volume will rise as their initiatives land (clear not-financial-advice; acknowledged market unpredictability).
  • Bulls-in-ecosystem utilization and onboarding:
    • The team sees Nifty Island and Otherside as on-ramps for broader audiences—described as “a new Roblox” for many—and plans to support newcomers while enabling holders to benefit.
    • Monetization concepts: The host discussed enabling holders to monetize IP without selling assets and allowing non-holders to access experiences (e.g., controlled access to avatars/skins). He referenced concepts akin to “renting” IP or time-bound use (similar to how Roblox’s Godzilla game lets players rent characters), but did not disclose a specific product or timeline.
  • Metaverse venues and scalability lessons
    • Past: The host previously built a metaverse comedy club; Sandbox proved limiting due to low concurrency caps and platform constraints.
    • Present/Future: Otherside has demonstrated breakthrough concurrency (thousands in a single instance). With mature tools that protect user experience (e.g., mitigating griefing), concerts and large-scale events become viable. Nifty Island use remains fun now and potentially more important later as part of the funnel.

Community notes and acknowledgments

  • Veterans Day (US): The host offered respect and gratitude to veterans and military families.
  • Bounty Hunters: Identified as a partner project within their broader network; the host supports them even while competing in Helly Hustle.
  • Monday community space: Janel(le) and Molly run a recurring Monday 1 PM PT space; Bulls on the Block updates were discussed there as well.
  • Moderation/support
    • “Garbage men” are moderators who will process Mula rewards upon ticket submission.
    • Best contact routes: open Discord support tickets and DM the team (as Ernest often says, DMs are open).

Practical how-tos and action items

  • Helly Hustle

    • Go to helihustle.com, connect Glyph wallet, choose the STK/SDK community in the collection picker, and play on desktop/laptop.
    • Focus on collecting Heli Coins and shields; avoid risky coins near red candles; be cautious with the turtle power-up due to abrupt speed change.
    • Submit a screenshot via a Discord support ticket showing you played under STK/SDK:
      • You’ll receive 500 Mula.
      • Reach 1,000 total points: the host will send you an STK or a “Doll” (per his wording), chosen to suit you when possible.

  • Bulls on the Block site

    • Connect your wallet (delegated wallets supported). Check your profile for actionable items:
      • If your Bull can mint an Evo, follow the guided flow (it will lock, mint, and auto-unlock your Bull in a single sequence of approvals).
      • If your Bull hasn’t minted a Bear and you’re eligible, mint your Bear.
      • If you hold an Evo tied to an OG Bull still in the vault, you can withdraw the OG Bull for a small gas fee. Use the checker and, if needed, contract-level validation to confirm eligibility; note that Evo and Bull IDs don’t numerically match.

  • Avatars

    • Download Bear 3D avatars from the site (expect process simplification soon). If using files today, you may receive an MML pointing to a GLB URL; rename to .glb if needed.
    • Otherside and Nifty Island compatibility is being finalized; different engine requirements may necessitate distinct exports.

  • Events

    • Nifty Island game night: Thursday, Nov 13 at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT. If avatars aren’t ready, the team expects them the following week.

  • Stay tuned

    • The host said significant initiatives are in progress (some not yet public). Bulls Island contains Easter eggs foreshadowing upcoming features. Watch Discord announcements and ongoing spaces for updates.

Closing sentiment

  • The host emphasized appreciation for the community’s support, encouraged everyone to join the Helly Hustle push for STK/SDK, and reminded that questions are welcome on stage, in comments, via DMs, or through support tickets. Dwayne highlighted how tools like ChatGPT help him create with the project’s IP and reiterated excitement for Nifty Island, Otherside, and future activations.