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Some more context about Chinese ape community. Actually, Chinese BAYC community has been a major force in the ecosystem since May 1st, 2021. Back during the early bathroom pixel wars, Chinese apes occupied a massive section near the bottom. Some OGs probably still remember that mysterious gray area. 😂 A dedicated Chinese ape fund was later formed and accumulated 50+ BAYCs, including #7527, the legendary golden ape that still hasn't been sold to this day. What many people outside China don't realize is that our social layer was never built on X. It has always lived inside private WeChat groups. Many of those groups have stayed maxed out for years. A huge amount of BAYC, MAYC, and Otherside grails are quietly held by Chinese collectors as well. Some of the rarest assets in the ecosystem ended up in the hands of OG Chinese apes (@vis_eth , @haoxitong , @Keboqi etc.） Many Chinese holders rarely X, but they tend to hold for an extremely long time. Chinese apes were never the loudest on X, but they've consistently been among the strongest holders. The Chinese community also understands identity, social circles, and club culture on a very deep level. We simply express it differently. So from our perspective, China isn't "waking up" to BAYC again. A lot of us simply never left. What's changing now is that newer Chinese collectors are becoming more public, more social, and more willing to reconnect with the global club again. That's why Yuga's upcoming Asia roadshow could matter more than people expect. And none of this reconnection happens without bridges like @veratheape. She's been doing the quiet work of keeping the Chinese and global communities linked, kudos to her, and to every ape helping make that happen. Bored Ape Yacht Club. 互联网上最好的俱乐部！