Yuga Labs releases "Monkey Jimmy Trial" game roadmap update: EVO 2 upgrade is planned to be launched in the spring of 2024
Yuga Labs has officially announced the progress of the "Monkey Jimmy Trial" game update and added two new roadmaps. According to information from mdvmm.xyz, HV-MTL holders will be able to apply for AMP (AMP is a reward provided to HV-MTL holders, and six AMPs can be combined into a mech) in early 2024, and then upgrade the mech to EVO 2 form in the spring of 2024 (expected to be between March 1 and May 31, 2024). However, Yuga Labs has not yet announced the specific time for HV-MTL holders to receive AMP, and Spencer Tucker, Yuga Labs' chief gaming officer, explained in a post on the X platform that the delay in the EVO 2 upgrade was due to addressing feedback received from the community earlier this year.
Yuga Labs co-founder Aronow spent more than $1.5 million buying NFTs
Yuga Labs co-founder Wylie Aronow, real name Gordon Goner, has spent over $1.5 million buying NFTs on iconic collectibles such as CryptoPunks and Doodles. After announcing on Monday that he intended to purchase NFTs outside of the Bored Ape Yacht Club series created by Yuga Labs, Aronow went on the craziest shopping spree since the last bull market. According to data from The Block Research, Aronow spent over $1.5 million in total, starting with the purchase of a rare CryptoPunk for 600 ETH ($1.14 million) on Monday. Aronow purchased over a dozen new tokens, mostly well-known collectibles outside of the Yuga Labs universe, including NFTs from Doodles, Meebits, Pudgy Penguins, and the famous digital artist Beeple's work. (The Block)
Yuga Labs social director Shpend Salihu announced that he resigned last Sunday
Shpend Salihu, the social director of Yuga Labs, announced his resignation last Sunday because a large number of racist and anti-Semitic tweets he posted many years ago have become the focus of attention again. Shpend Salihu identified himself as the social director of Yuga Labs in a post he made on LinkedIn in June. He stated on X on Sunday that he resigned from this startup company because of the many personal tweets he had posted in the past that insulted members of different races and ethnic and religious groups.
Yuga Labs and Magic Eden to Launch Ethereum Marketplace With Enforced Royalties
Yuga Labs, a major player in the Web3 industry known for projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks, has announced a collaboration with NFT platform Magic Eden to launch the first major Ethereum marketplace with a contractual obligation to uphold creator royalties. The marketplace is set to launch before the end of the year. Yuga Labs and Magic Eden have made it clear that respecting creator royalties is non-negotiable and will only collaborate with platforms that share this principle. The partnership aims to create a more just and rewarding environment for content creators in the Web3 space.
Yuga Labs social media director ngbshpend.eth resigns over racist comments
Yuga Labs' social media director ngbshpend.eth has announced his resignation. ngbshpend.eth posted on X platform: "Recently, some of my past tweets have been circulating on social media again, which has diverted attention from the BAYC community and Yuga Labs. These tweets do not reflect my character and beliefs. Over the past few years, I am proud of everything I have done in the BAYC community and Yuga Labs. I apologize to those who have been hurt by my tweets." ngbshpend.eth added that although he has resigned, he will still be active in the Discord community of BAYC. According to a reply below ngbshpend.eth's resignation announcement, some racist comments he made since 2016 can be seen, which may be the reason for his resignation.
CryptoPunks: “10,000 On-Chain” Series RWA Physical Print Collection Sale Ends
Yuga Labs' NFT series CryptoPunks announced on its official Twitter account that the sale of the "10,000 On-Chain" RWA physical print collection, based on all 10,000 Punk NFTs in the series, in collaboration with Avant Arte, has now closed. Subsequent logistics information will be notified via email. It is reported that the "10,000 On-Chain" RWA physical print collection is printed based on each Punk and is priced at $639 for an unframed version and $1,073 for a framed version.
Yuga Labs CEO: Account X was attacked and has been restored
Yuga Labs announced on its official social media that CEO Daniel Alegre's X account had been attacked. The community was reminded to be cautious and not to click on any links. Currently, Daniel Alegre has confirmed the incident and stated that he has set up 2FA and taken many preventive measures. After becoming a target of the attack, his account is now successfully protected and is currently safe.
Ryder Ripps to pay nearly $1.6 million to Yuga Labs for copyright infringement
On October 27th, a US district court judge ordered artist Ryder Ripps and NFT marketplace Not Larva Labs founder Jeremy Cahen to pay nearly $1.6 million in damages and legal fees to Yuga Labs, thus ending the related litigation.
Yuga Labs Wins Two Major Lawsuits, Collects Over $1.5 Million in Damages and Control of RR/BAYC Smart Contract
Ryder Ripps and Pauly have been ordered by the court to pay over $1.5 million in damages to Yuga Labs and transfer control of the RR/BAYC smart contract to them, marking a significant legal victory for Yuga Labs in the NFT world.
Yuga Labs co-creator Gordon Goner: has begun to return as an advisor
Gordon Goner (real name Wylie Aronow), co-founder of Yuga Labs, announced on social media that he has started working as an advisor to Yuga Labs in the past few weeks. He stated that he is very eager to return to Yuga Labs to continue his work because there are still many unfinished tasks. In January of this year, Gordon Goner announced that he had congestive heart failure and withdrew from the company to focus on his personal health. In his latest post, he said that his health has started to improve, but he will not attend this year's Hong Kong ApeFest due to personal "health reasons."
