Originally aired on November

In this episode of Edge of NFT, hosts Joshua Kriger and Richard Carthon welcome James, a.k.a. Groovy of Just Ape, to discuss the journey of the Just Ape project and its pivot towards building web3 infrastructure and governance tools. They also delve into the achievements and efforts to innovate in the NFT space, including the creation of a loyalty program, the importance of community engagement, and the impact on ecosystem growth.

What was the journey of the Just Ape project and its pivot towards web3 infrastructure and governance tools?

• Just Ape initially focused on onboarding new members to the NFT space through physical experiences, but pivoted to building web3 infrastructure and governance tools.
• The project aimed to contribute to the growth of the web3 ecosystem by focusing on open-source contributions and building products to expand the ecosystem.

How will the tools built by Just Ape catalyze growth and innovation for the L1 blockchain?

• Just Ape identified successful projects in other ecosystems and modeled their governance platform after them to create tools that incentivize community contribution and foster a sense of ownership.
• The platform will allow holders to have one vote per ape, creating a frictionless and incentivized environment for community engagement and contribution.

What achievements and efforts did Just Ape make in the NFT space, and how did they impact ecosystem growth?

• Just Ape created a loyalty program in Season 1, offering rewards and tangible items to holders, but learned the importance of community engagement and ownership.
• The governance platform integrates an achievement system, tying social dynamics and incentivizing community participants to contribute and engage.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Who is…

02:30 – Project Background and Journey

12:22 – Tools and Catalysts for Growth and Innovation

19:17 – Future Roadmap and Exciting Developments