Koda Nexus Opens in Otherside, Bored Ape Yacht Club Creator Debuts Social Hub
Yuga Labs launched Koda Nexus in the Otherside metaverse on November 12, 2025, as a central, persistent social and onchain hub. The Nexus features districts, an ancient temple, recurring challenges, and supports integrations with partners like Amazon and artist Daniel Arsham. Powered by Apechain and Apecoin, it enables native onchain ownership of items, avatars, and rewards. Non-crypto users can log in via X or email and are provided with self-custodied wallets. It emphasizes crypto-native utilities like permissionless rails, instant payments, and programmable royalties, fostering diverse web3 community engagement.
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Introduction of Koda Nexus
Yuga Labs has launched the Koda Nexus in its Otherside metaverse as a central, evolving social and on-chain hub. The official launch occurred on November 12, 2025, bringing a persistent, city-style hub featuring districts, an ancient temple core, and recurring challenges. This was announced by Greg Solano, the co-founder of Yuga Labs.
Access and User Integration
The Koda Nexus introduces a seamless user experience with Summit features that allow users to log in via X or email, while providing a self-custodied wallet behind the scenes. It also connects to Apechain and leverages Apecoin for native on-chain ownership of items, avatars, badges, and rewards.
Core Features of the Nexus
Described by Solano as a home base for adventures, the Koda Nexus serves as a return point between explorations across Otherside’s constellation of worlds. Highlights include:
- Support for partner integrations, such as Amazon and artist Daniel Arsham.
- Access to creator tools and dynamic game experiences, such as Bathroom Blitz and Outbreak. Solano stated, "It’s filled with districts to explore, an ancient temple at its core, and an ever-shifting set of challenges and trials."
Emphasis on Crypto-Native Utilities
The platform emphasizes crypto-native features, including:
- Permissionless rails for seamless interaction.
- Instant payments for users.
- Programmable royalties to ensure long-term engagement. Importantly, avatars and experiences adhere to open standards, making the Nexus accessible to diverse Web3 communities.
Additional Details and Accessibility
The Nexus is designed with inclusivity in mind, allowing both crypto-native and non-crypto users to access its features. Non-crypto users in the US or globally can log in using X or email, and will receive a self-custodied wallet, though access may depend on regional platform rules.