$BAYC Catalyst Posts
April 16, 2026Single-day social intelligence recap and verified catalyst posts Β· β Back to $BAYC Profile Β· Market Rankings
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Β· 2026-04-16T19:37:56+00:00an OpenAI researcher sat next to me at a cafe in brooklyn and saw my screen i was deep in the terminal. trades flowing. didn't notice him sit down. he glanced over. then looked again. "is that prediction markets?" i nodded. "what's running the backend?" "Claude Opus 4.7"
Β· 2026-04-16T19:48:09+00:00NEW: @BoredApeYC CO-FOUNDER @CryptoGarga STEPS DOWN AS CEO OF @yugalabs AND MOVES INTO ROLE OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Β· 2026-04-16T17:26:00+00:00Next up is one for our friends in Europe, @othersidemeta is heading to Ibiza for Ibiza Art Weekend this May, and Apes are invited. Space is limited so head over there to sign up.
Β· 2026-04-16T18:45:49+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC ...
Β· 2026-04-16T12:00:39+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T20:33:31+00:00. @CryptoGarga stepping down as CEO and stepping in to Chairman of the board role. @mfigge is going to be taking over the CEO role for Yuga Solid pick imo. Apes feel primed
Β· 2026-04-16T20:23:52+00:00Im this bullish on NFTs @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T22:04:21+00:00Is this even a debate at this point? No disrespect - Pudgy Penguins is not in the same league as @BoredApeYC . Donβt get it twisted, I wish the project every success, but letβs call a spade a spade.
Β· 2026-04-16T02:41:35+00:00Minting MAYC live while hosting a livestream. I mintedβ¦ didnβt see anything happenβ¦ so I clicked again. Boom. Instant panic. That was a lot of money and I had no idea if I just doubled up or completely messed it up And then there was the time I minted 4 BAYC because I
Β· 2026-04-16T21:25:28+00:00Some thoughts on the Yuga announcement: - @CryptoGarga steered the ship during the most turbulent phase of BAYC, when we were facing existential crisis. He deserves way more credit than he gets as the CEO - Excited about @mfigge . Have known his from the beginning and an
Β· 2026-04-16T19:34:17+00:00100% the correct move for the future. I will continue to support Yuga today and far in the future. Past 2 weeks so much positive has come out of BAYC. Game changer
Β· 2026-04-16T22:13:03+00:00Ape #4155 bought for 13.00 ETH (30,481.75 USD) on Blur #BAYC #BoredApe blur.io/asset/0xbc4ca0 β¦ Memecoin launchpad on Base β Base.meme
Β· 2026-04-16T19:22:30+00:00A lot of people are gonna have mixed feelings on this whole situation but thereβs one thing that @mfigge said in his tweet that makes me Bullish βWhile Iβm handling operations, Iβm excited that Garga will be freed up to be going deeper on the BAYC creative and world-building
Β· 2026-04-16T10:00:18+00:00Some Bored Apes in the last 7 days: Justin Bieber killed it in Coachella with just a mic, laptop, & HDMI cable LaMelo Ball led Hornets in Play-In win vs. Heat Steph Curry led Warriors in Play-In win vs. Clippers Snoop Dogg opening a Dr. Bombay Ice Cream store in LA this 4/20
Β· 2026-04-16T19:27:33+00:00Kudos to @CryptoGarga for everything he created, built, and came back for. Garga's impact on the industry cannot be understated. BAYC shifted the paradigm and changed so many people's lives. And congrats to @mfigge - the company is in good hands. Stay bored my friends.
Β· 2026-04-16T07:58:20+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T23:08:49+00:00The alpha and the vibes today are in the swamp ClubHouse. - Yuga new CEO @mfigge ; - Otherside x Daniel Arsham (huge!!); - 700 Otherside events over the next six months; - Lost count of stuff Apechain is doing; - W1 x Otherside event in Ibiza (English speakers still can't
Β· 2026-04-16T08:40:34+00:00Yes, IRL is the ALPHA Calling all apes in Korea , see you all in Seoul! April 24th 7pm Seoul, South Korea Big thanks to @BoredApeYC and @ApeChainHUB
Β· 2026-04-16T22:56:18+00:0086 Apes at the legendary Clubhouse meeting It is really cool that new club members join us every day! Bored Ape Yacht Club for Life
Β· 2026-04-16T16:50:27+00:00Stay bored with @BoredApeYC x @UKApeClub London, tomorrow
Β· 2026-04-16T12:28:46+00:00I started collecting Apes before Lisbon 2024. After Apefest, I became an Ape for life. That IRL event made me get a better grasp of the NFT space and understand the role that BAYC/MAYC play in this ecosystem. Bull or bear, Ape always show up. New Ape in Town. @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T20:27:24+00:00I worked with Figge closely during the ApeChain launch. I've never worked with anybody else with his mix of creative chops + execution ability. The man has a gift for coming up with shit in his head & then making it a reality. Otherside, BAYC, & Yuga, in really good hands.
Β· 2026-04-16T22:08:43+00:00Good old days, mr.punk solo can run coin to over 60m nowβ¦The most viral monkey reaches 50 million. what happened to the game I loved @mrpunkdoteth
Β· 2026-04-16T03:58:10+00:00I see big products that raised 7-8 figures shutting down and disappearing all over crypto. Meanwhile @apechurch is ascending and breaking ATH on nearly every metric, 5 months since launch through the worst part of the bear market. Two weeks ago we sold out our NFT collection
Β· 2026-04-16T18:21:22+00:00promise kept keep selling into bids, you will cry later @BoredApeSolClub & @dak_daze to top Solana Strong Together
Β· 2026-04-16T10:01:16+00:00GM frens Ape still bored, still based. Who wants to buy this? Bored Ape Yacht Club
Β· 2026-04-16T14:51:03+00:00Whatβs with everyone saying @BoredApeYC will flip @cryptopunks . Like are we down that bad on our engagement (Cause us apes raid anything with BAYC in it) or we actually think this lmfao
Β· 2026-04-16T20:25:24+00:00People should really dig up @mfigge background to know how great he is going to be for - IRL - otherside Mans a master of experiences @CryptoGarga going deep into creative stuff to his roots for the bayc culture Max bullish
Β· 2026-04-16T07:52:46+00:00on the moon with @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T22:50:29+00:00Now that there are changes in leadership at Yuga. Should I pull the trigger on this BAYC?
Β· 2026-04-16T23:06:53+00:00What I love about the @BoredApeYC collection is there is a vibe for everyone. And I shit you not, I vibe with this ape and am stoked af I didnβt have to bid against anyone else for this ape. Welcome to my vault ape #7316
Β· 2026-04-16T23:14:47+00:00SWAMP SHAKEUP Β» @mfigge Replaces @CryptoGarga As @yugalabs CEO, Promising To Make @BoredApeYC The Best Club On The Internet And @OthersideMeta βA World Class Social Platformβ Find out more:
Β· 2026-04-16T15:42:45+00:00Happy Thursday, Fam I just bought another MAYC gem. Tell me how I did. Feels kind of matchy to my BAYC.
Β· 2026-04-16T18:29:05+00:00Never forget the Apes, Mutants, and Doggos sent to the Burn Address. Bored Ape: 71, 289, 1368, 1626, 2605, 4885, & 8860. Mutant Ape: 1826, 3573, 12624, & 20438. Kennel Dog: 969, 6663, 9823.
· 2026-04-16T12:02:26+00:00If you were offered to choose one NFT from these two⦠which one would you pick? BAYC or Pudgy Penguins?
Β· 2026-04-16T09:27:45+00:00The best NFTs for building an X account are: - BAYC / MAYC - Azuki - Normies - Quirkies - Chimpers - Pudgy Penguins - Lil Pudgys - Doginal Dogs Pick the right community and start grinding on X There are so many active communities, you just have to join them (I hope I didn't
Β· 2026-04-16T15:04:36+00:00If you wanna start your CT journey, you gotta join some active community, butβ¦ Whatβs the most active community in this space? - @BoredApeYC - @goodvibesclub - @pudgypenguins - @Azuki - @quirkiesnft - @doodles - @moonbirds - @D3lMundos
Β· 2026-04-16T20:08:22+00:00Garga stepping back from Otherside to lock in on BAYC is what the community has needed Bring back the storytelling Bring back the IRL activations Figgy actually knows this space so we're not getting another Daniel Alegre situation BAYC comeback starts here
Β· 2026-04-16T12:57:40+00:00Our business would be so lame without our Apes.
Β· 2026-04-16T21:16:55+00:00As someone who has been building and supporting the club and @ApeChainHUB for a very long time. I think this is extremly bullish for the future. I have no doubt @mfigge will do a fantastic job. He lives and breathes bayc and otherside Cheers to the future guys!
Β· 2026-04-16T21:29:58+00:00Bullish on the new chapter of BAYC and @mfigge being the new CEO of Yuga We already been seeing what that means with more IRL activations such as the Clubhouse making progress, global meetups to the anniversary of BAYC, Snoop Dogg event, and now a big event in Ibiza
Β· 2026-04-16T00:06:58+00:00Anyone interested in these BAYC BAPE kicks? Size 10 I've worn them 3 times. USA only. Take ETH as payment
Β· 2026-04-16T15:47:58+00:00GM @DrBombaySE @SnoopDogg When are we going to see the Collab everyone is waiting for? @BoredMunchies @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T02:47:12+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦. This screenshot is May 1st, 2021
Β· 2026-04-16T13:33:16+00:00Heading down to London tomorrow for my first irl @BoredApeYC meet up with the @UKApeClub Who else is pulling up?
Β· 2026-04-16T05:24:44+00:00Bored Ape Yacht Club member Stephen Curry @StephenCurry30
Β· 2026-04-16T23:40:32+00:00Beyond excited for the next chapter! Figge is an absolute genius who bleeds BAYC, Otherside and the whole Yugaβs eco! Were in the best possible hands ever In @mfigge we trust
Β· 2026-04-16T13:12:41+00:00Saw that @CryptoGarga took his first vacation since BAYC mint.. Congrats to him Traveling abroad is a great way to come up with new ideas and see things from a different perspective! Especially traveling to Japan! Love that and canβt wait to see what's gonna come out of it
Β· 2026-04-16T06:45:45+00:00I evolved from @ApeChainHUB , where I learned the true meaning of community and love among @BoredApeYC , Kodas, Mutants, Fiendz, and more. That was my introduction to EVM NFTs. From there, I explored the Solana ecosystem and discovered incredible gems. My first Solana NFT
Β· 2026-04-16T03:17:56+00:00Another Welcome Wednesday comes to an end alongside some pretty awesome apes. @WelcomeApes
Β· 2026-04-16T11:49:27+00:00Gm frens we made it to Thursday Watching the markets come back & enjoying two of my favorite NFT's with two of my favorite art commissions for two of the top communities in Web3, @Azuki and @BoredApeYC Never fade, stay strong and lets take NFT's to the moon this trip
Β· 2026-04-16T01:42:21+00:00If you are in NFTs I have ONE genuine question? Wen Ape? Stay Bored.
Β· 2026-04-16T13:33:40+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T20:04:45+00:00A Koda has taken over BAYC! Plan accordingly Big congrats to @mfigge
Β· 2026-04-16T04:16:28+00:00Ape #8015 bought for 8.50 ETH (20,061.44 USD) on Blur #BAYC #BoredApe blur.io/asset/0xbc4ca0 β¦ Memecoin launchpad on Base β Base.meme
Β· 2026-04-16T05:12:06+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T18:25:15+00:00In the end, it doesn't matter if your PFP is an: Azuki, BAYC, MAYC, Pudgy Penguin, or anything else Because we're all ultimately working toward the same goal. And that is, to Weth NFTs big again We should Weth together and not fight each other
Β· 2026-04-16T06:44:19+00:00Live in Australia didnβt attempt the lottery. One thing i will say is Iβm jelly as fuck @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T22:51:42+00:00Panini - NFTs and the Platform form are at a different level. PLATINUM standard and the only place to build a legacy and heirloom assets. β¦β¦$168m sales volumes till date! Just the beginning. β¦ @BoredApeYC β©
Β· 2026-04-16T16:05:38+00:00Bored Apes, Azuki and Mutant ape holders coming to snipe Azukats. And you still fading anon?
Β· 2026-04-16T22:46:32+00:00RETURN TO MONKE @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T01:45:53+00:00Happy Hump Day to the awesome mutants out there Love the spirit @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T19:59:54+00:00End of an era. All four cofounders of BAYC are hands off the wheel now. Curious to see the change and momentum in the coming months and years.
Β· 2026-04-16T19:49:46+00:00It looks like the founder @CryptoGarga has stepped away from being CEO of @yugalabs it's time to follow @mfigge who did a lot with @beeple back in the day
Β· 2026-04-16T02:34:38+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T13:27:43+00:00Undercover. Unseen. Uninvited. They said the BAYC clubhouse was off-limitsβ¦ Good thing I donβt follow rules.
Β· 2026-04-16T19:49:28+00:00Bored Ape Yacht Club
Β· 2026-04-16T01:16:16+00:00I literally bled @BoredApeYC β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T11:36:58+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC .......
Β· 2026-04-16T05:21:21+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T03:28:51+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T05:09:00+00:00GM @BoredApeYC
· 2026-04-16T01:31:36+00:00Today is World Art Day and NFTs are art⦠These are my favorite 5 NFTs I own from different projects #Cryptopunks #BAYC #MAYC #WindsofYawanawa #Azuki
Β· 2026-04-16T04:55:13+00:00The 5th anniversary of @BoredApeYC is going to be lit.
Β· 2026-04-16T19:14:31+00:00Apes & Chimps! Both making huge moves outside of web3 pushing NFTs to the masses! . @BoredApeYC @ChimpersHQ
Β· 2026-04-16T10:13:29+00:00Challenge to @Azuki I get youβre busy with the TCG, but THIS is how you support your community. They hand plunked a dude pimping BAYC every day with his music to meet Snoop. Until Azuki starts showing interest in their early believers again, thereβs no question which club to join
Β· 2026-04-16T05:45:27+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T08:40:56+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T17:32:17+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T20:18:18+00:00Thursday is a day when Mutant Welders Build. GM to all the MAYC & BAYC that are still building.
Β· 2026-04-16T02:01:06+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T22:46:56+00:00Welcoming in @mfigge as the new CEO of @yugalabs with the Ape fam at the weekly meet up in Clubhouse. Congrats. Great future for the best club in the world.
Β· 2026-04-16T03:29:07+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T01:09:22+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC .......
Β· 2026-04-16T09:10:10+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T02:31:22+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC
Β· 2026-04-16T04:05:36+00:00I bleed @BoredApeYC β¦β¦.
Β· 2026-04-16T05:49:54+00:00Ape #9352 bought for 6.39 ETH (15,065.83 USD) on Opensea #BAYC #BoredApe opensea.io/assets/ethereu β¦ Memecoin launchpad on Base β Base.meme
Β· 2026-04-16T11:20:30+00:00$TIME @BoredApeXClub @RektNerdsNFT Art and Collectables are becoming scarce on @MultiversX OGs know what they want it's by choice, hand drawn Arts emortalise on digital network @MultiversX @xPortalApp Now only available on market place @XoxnoNetwork @OnionXLabs
Β· 2026-04-16T08:24:28+00:00huge congrats on BAYC follow! biggest honor ever
Β· 2026-04-16T16:37:22+00:00Tokenomic $TIME At all time high With only 989,999 total supply #SCARCE only on @MultiversX @BoredApeXClub @RektNerdsNFT Building a solid community that are actively involved and collaboration between community groups #MAYC-CLUB #2994 underpin community #Partnership @BAXC
Β· 2026-04-16T10:39:20+00:00Seeing BoredApeYC still bringing new faces in, community strength really keeps it relevant.
Β· 2026-04-16T00:03:38+00:00yeah Bored Ape Yacht Club