Did the Lonely Ape Dating Club actually manage to trick the web, or did they decide to step back because the owners of BAYC are predominantly male?

Today on Twitter, self-described 'This eclectic bunch of hackers and NFT aficionados' Year 4000 have declared the end of what appeared to be their first and sole initiative, Lonely Ape Dating Club which was aimed at creating a dating application tailored exclusively for a select group of 10,000 individuals. Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT members. 

'Regrettably, given the drastically disproportionate number of men compared to women on our waiting list, we've made the decision to indefinitely suspend the BAYC dating app,' the Twitter announcement they stated. 'Way too many bros! We genuinely value your enthusiasm and support.'

The project made waves in the media earlier this spring, generating headlines that played on humor, where outlets they joked about pioneering the 'first-ever dating platform for NFT collectors,' despite the fact that BAYC holders represent merely a fraction of that broader category. Moreover, the Lonely Ape Dating Club's website boldly states that 'one must possess a Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT to participate'—and they make sure it's in all caps.

Check out the press kit, though, accessible on the Lonely Ape Dating Club site , to gain insights into the full range of the app's functions, such as the 'Coin Digger' mode, which supposedly allows those without a BAYC NFT to join the platform and 'connect with financially well-off individuals for mutual gains.' Perhaps it's just the romantic in me, but it's amusing to read about this Yahoo! Life story as it relates the 'Coin Digger' feature and its companions with total seriousness: 'Users can attract attention by tipping others in cryptocurrency and flaunting impressive stats like the duration of their 'diamond hands' or how long they've held on to their NFTs, alongside their personal wealth.'

That reminds me, SeekingArrangement is the first platform that springs to mind for utilizing this concept of mutual advantage. A press image featuring Misty, a 23-year-old ape adorned with a ponytail, dazzling earrings, and tearful eyes, famously seeks a 'Mr. Ape to rumble in the jungle,' and this has become iconic alongside all these articles—also retrievable via the Lonely Ape Dating Club site. All of a sudden, the narrative takes on an entirely new perspective.

Year 4000 has gathered a mere 43 followers on Twitter, compared to BAYC's staggering nearly 950,000. Interestingly, neither account is following the other—actually, y4k doesn’t follow anyone. Even though Lonely Ape Dating Club has pulled headlines from platforms like HypeBae , which boasts a million followers on Instagram, BAYC seems uninterested in promoting the new dating app through its social channels. One has to question if the Lonely Ape Dating Club was officially recognized by BAYC, or if it ever truly existed at all. Prior to today's announcement, Year 4000's Twitter activity was sparse, but they did retweet some critiques of their own first and only initiative.

There are various layers to consider here. Firstly, the idea of an NFT-based dating platform doesn't seem like a bad concept—it’s the BAYC association that's being scrutinized, even if just from a practical viewpoint. A dating service aimed at just 10,000 individuals feels quite limiting, almost reminiscent of a niche community. Yet, if the service broadened its scope to foster connections rather than dwindle into exclusivity, it could attract individuals across all gender identities and backgrounds.

Whether intentional or not, the Lonely Ape Club has, in essence, called out the misogyny that’s dogged BAYC’s public reputation . If we are indeed witnessing a clever trick, then it could represent a fascinating form of Web3 performance art, evoking thoughts of underground art collectives that pull off public billboard takeovers and other creative stunts. However, employing such a vigilante-inspired strategy would likely come with its own set of shortcomings. There are countless men who are drawn to other men. Platforms like Grindr are thriving; the challenge isn't about male attraction. What might truly be coming to light here is the troubling perception of women as commodities above all else, regardless of how much more they are able to contribute in terms of hours worked. INDECLINE Former ‘Love Island’ contestant Hannah Elizabeth has announced she will auction off an NFT 3D scan of her own body.

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