Since bursting onto the scene in April 2021, one NFT collection has redefined the very fabric of what it means to be a digital community, becoming a global phenomenon that intertwines art, technology, and culture in unprecedented ways.
That collection is the Bored Ape Yacht Club.
The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) stands out not just for its striking artwork, but for its rapid rise to the pinnacle of the NFT industry, its colourful community, and its many trials and tribulations to date. Bored Ape NFTs have become highly-desirable status symbols, held by blockchain heavyweights and celebrities alike – but why are they so special, how did they become so popular, and why do they continue to capture headlines worldwide?
Here’s our complete 2024 guide to the Bored Ape Yacht Club.

What is Bored Ape Yacht Club?
Bored Ape Yacht Club is a collection of 10,000 cartoon-style NFT apes minted on the Ethereum blockchain. Created by Yuga Labs, these…


