What is the connection between ApeCoin and Bored Ape Yacht Club?

ApeCoin was created to serve as the ecosystem token for the BAYC universe. BAYC and MAYC NFT holders received the initial APE airdrop and continue to benefit from ecosystem developments.

Can I swap APE without KYC?

Yes. SyntheticSwap supports APE swaps with no registration or identity verification required.

ApeChain is a Layer-3 blockchain built on Arbitrum designed specifically for APE ecosystem applications including games, NFTs, and DeFi.

How does ApeCoin governance work?

APE holders vote on ApeCoin Improvement Proposals (AIPs) through the ApeCoin DAO. Any APE holder can submit proposals and vote in proportion to their holdings.

Is APE only for NFT holders?

No. APE is freely tradeable and can be purchased by anyone. NFT holders received an initial airdrop, but APE is a public token available on all major exchanges.

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ApeCoin

Culture, Gaming, and Web3 Powered by the APE Ecosystem

Launch Year

2022

Consensus

Proof of Stake

Max Supply

1,000,000,000 APE

Block Time

~12 seconds

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About ApeCoin

ApeCoin (APE) is the governance and utility token of the APE ecosystem, which includes the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection and the ApeChain blockchain. Launched in March 2022 by the APE Foundation, ApeCoin empowers its community to participate in governance decisions via the ApeCoin DAO. APE is used as a medium of exchange in the BAYC ecosystem, for participating in exclusive drops, gaming, and staking. ApeChain, a Layer-3 built on Arbitrum, brings ApeCoin on-chain for games and DeFi applications. ApeCoin represents one of the largest cultural communities in crypto, bridging NFTs, gaming, and decentralized governance.

History

2022

ApeCoin launches via airdrop to BAYC/MAYC NFT holders; immediately becomes a top-50 cryptocurrency by market cap.

2022

Otherside metaverse land sale (Otherdeeds) uses APE, generating massive demand and Ethereum gas fees.

2023

APE staking program launches, allowing holders to earn rewards by staking APE or pairing it with BAYC/MAYC NFTs.

2023

ApeCoin DAO approves ApeChain development — a dedicated blockchain to expand the APE ecosystem.

2024

ApeChain launches as a Layer-3 on Arbitrum, enabling low-cost APE transactions for gaming and DeFi.

2024

APE ecosystem expands with multiple games, DeFi protocols, and NFT projects building on ApeChain.

How to Swap APE

Exchanging ApeCoin (APE) on SyntheticSwap is straightforward and requires no registration or identity verification. APE is an ERC-20 token built on Ethereum, so you can use MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, or any other Ethereum-compatible wallet to send and receive it. Select APE in the SyntheticSwap interface, choose your destination coin, enter a receiving address, and confirm the rate. Your swap processes automatically — the destination token arrives in your wallet once the Ethereum transaction is confirmed.

How to Store APE

APE (ERC-20) is stored in any Ethereum-compatible wallet. MetaMask, Ledger, Trust Wallet, and Coinbase Wallet all support APE natively. For staking APE in the ApeCoin DAO staking program, use the official staking portal at stake.apecoin.com with your Ethereum wallet. Cold storage on Ledger is recommended for large holdings.