I used to think APE was just an old symbol in the NFT circle, relying on culture and JPEG to make a living. It wasn't until I launched ApeChain that I realized this. These people are actually secretly transforming their tokens towards "real money" direction. Not shouting slogans, but actually building a Layer 3 chain, hanging it under Arbitrarum, inheriting the security of the big network, with low cost and fast speed. The most important thing is to use APE directly as native fuel, burning all transaction fees from the first day of the chain's birth. @Once the Apecoin mechanism is activated, the circulation will only decrease as it is used. The cross chain bridge has also been fixed, allowing assets to freely shuttle between Ethereum and Arbitrarum, and developers no longer have to worry about inter chain islands. In terms of landing products, Blaqclouds directly integrated APE into their payment and wallet systems. Recently, I used APE to pay for a cup of coffee on Kolohub and casually submitted a proposal to DAO. The feeling of the entire money being spent and flowing back into the ecosystem is particularly tangible. Top Trader, a small tool on the gaming platform, has gained a wave of popularity. Old projects like Quirkies and 0n1Force have also started to shift their code and community to this side, not just to join the fun, but because their technology can finally support their cultural gameplay. @Apecoin's role has changed, it is no longer just a governance ticket, but a passport that can be used as money in multiple places such as payments, games, and transactions. The ApeCoin market has indeed looked bad in the past few months, with unlocked selling pressure and a downward trend in the market, resulting in a drop in price and on chain popularity. However, you can see those who are working hard: bridges are connecting, applications are running, and demand is gradually increasing. If Otherside could deliver on time and increase trading volume, the story would be completely different. To put it simply, there is a lot of noise in the short term, but the long-term logic is slowly aligning. The market value is now a bit absurdly low, but architects haven't stopped. If you want to keep it for two or three years, go to the blockchain more often and try practical tools. It feels much more reliable than chasing hot topics. @I still hold ApeChainHUB myself and continue watching the show.