🚨 🐸 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🐸🚨 ATTENTION Apepe fam, We are thrilled to announce a new era for @rarelabsxyz and the @RareApepesNFT project. With the heartfelt blessing of @pepe_designer and @kountervailor, we welcome @ceotim as our new co-owner and CEO. This transition marks a significant milestone as we evolve into a reimagined brand while staying true to our core values of ART, BRAND, COMMUNITY. Embracing Our Roots and Forging New Paths Our journey started with stunning art & boundless creativity of @pepe_designer re-designing and re-imagining the artistic concept of Pepe The Frog and evolving that idea & merging with it the trait DNA from the @BoredApeYC and creating something completely brand new, unique and original embracing the evolution of crypto and blockchain, and the rich history of Pepe The Frog and Rare Pepe NFTs on Bitcoin circa 2016. The Rare Apepes have been a cornerstone of the meme culture, rooted in the vibrant legacy of Pepe the Frog and the revolutionary Rare Pepe crypto art (@pepe__wtf) (the first NFTs ever created circa 2016) on Bitcoin’s @CounterpartyXCP protocol. The Rare Apepes saw an incredible community response during the FREE MINT re-launch in July 2022, and have continually strived to push the boundaries of creativity, memetics, evolution, and community empowerment. The origins of the Rare Apepes trace back to the genesis of Pepe the Frog, an apolitical open-source meme that grew in popularity due to its organic network effect. @pepe_designer, also known as Rare Designer, started creating Rare Pepe memes on the Bitcoin blockchain in 2017, making a significant impact in the crypto art world with stand out art pieces like the legendary PepaLisa (created in 2018). What’s Next? Art: Expect more innovative and captivating art that continues to push the boundaries of creativity. Brand: While our brand evolves, our essence remains unchanged. We are dedicated to redefining our presence in the Web3 space with new and exciting initiatives. Community: You are at the heart of everything we do. Your input and involvement are essential as we co-build the R.A.M.U (Rare Apepes Memetic Universe). Future Plans: We are excited about our next release which is an ART BASED ordinals collection (TBD) on the Bitcoin blockchain., which will feature some of the best art to come out on the ordinals protocol that will feature BRAND NEW, top tier, alternative Rare Apepes art created by a very talented, & respected community member (to be revealed soon). This collection is designed to generate revenue, attract new collectors, unify both our BTC and ETH DNA, and reignite interest in Rare Designer’s FINAL art masterpieces in web 3: the Apepe Rebirth and R.A.M (Rare Apepe Mutants) collections... As he plans to RETIRE from web 3 upon the completion of delivering his final art collections within the Rare Apepes ecosystem. But that’s not all. Our new vision for the Rare Apepes is to transform the project into a creative decentralized hub for artists, builders, and collectors. Here’s what we aim to achieve: A Space for Artists: We are creating an open platform for artists to come and collaborate, where they can develop new art, characters, and storylines tied to the Rare Apepes ecosystem while maintaining their unique artistic voice. Decentralized Creativity: We envision Rare Apepes as the decentralized hub where artists and builders unite to grow the Rare Apepes Memetic Universe (R.A.M.U). With the support of our community, this will be a place where new characters, worlds & products are born. These contributing artists will also share in the success of their sub-collections. Expanding the Apepeverse: Our goal is to invite artists from across Web3 to expand the Rare Apepes story and push it into new directions. We believe in creating opportunities for artists to grow their audience, and develop new art based sub-collections that build on the foundation of the wide spanning Rare Apepes brand & universe. Heart and Art: While we MAY NOT have a massive budget (currently operating with $0), we have something better—heart and art. The Rare Apepes is committed to fostering creativity and supporting artists who believe in & align with the larger, long term vision. The Apepe Business Council (ABC): We will establish a dedicated Apepe Business Council consisting of community members with strong business & entrepreneurial skill sets. Their expertise in creating successful, sustainable businesses in web2/IRL will help guide new business verticals, and sustainable revenue streams that will benefit every Rare Apepe holder. Our goal is to maintain transparency and foster a collaborative environment where significant decisions are made with community involvement & input. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Together, we will continue to build, and create a legacy that is truly extraordinary. Stay tuned for more updates!
