ApeCoin is a decentralised cryptocurrency associated with the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), a popular NFT collection in the Ethereum ecosystem. Launched in March 2022 by ApeCoin DAO, it serves as a governance and utility token for the BAYC community and related projects. ApeCoin empowers holders to participate in the ApeCoin DAO's decision-making processes, directing the future of the community and its ecosystem. Designed to enhance and support a wide array of applications within web3, ApeCoin aims to build a robust, decentralised community while incentivizing innovation and collaboration. It represents a bridge between digital art, gaming, and the evolving tapestry of the metaverse, providing its holders an influential voice in the development of new decentralised applications and services aligned with the BAYC brand.