Coinbase, a leading digital currency trading platform has announced the production of a three-part film series ‘the Degen Trilogy’.
The film will feature character from the popular non-fungible token (NFT) project Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC).
Coinbase confirmed the production of Trilogy films on Twitter after publishing a tweet that said:
“Definitely something. We’re creating an interactive three-part film featuring the [Bored Ape Yacht Club] & Apecoin communities. Come build with us [at] degentrilogy.com.”
Responding to the announcement, Bored Ape Yacht Club official Twitter handle encouraged the community to submit their characters for casting.
“We’re stoked that Coinbase is making a film series featuring the BAYC community. Bored Ape NFT holders, submit your ape for casting, details below. Mutants, don’t worry – this is the first film in a trilogy, and you’ll be getting your own casting call for part two.”
Coinbase Entertainment and culture marketing director William Swann in a statement said, “at Coinbase, we are dedicated to creating and supporting content projects that speak directly to our community and sustaining the culture of Web3 innovation.
“As we aim to bring the next billion people into the crypto economy, we firmly believe that this interactive film series will act as a catalyst to serve that mission and help audiences understand the collaborative nature of Web3. We’ve been inspired by the Bored Ape Yacht Club community and [we are] excited to invite them to co-create this film with us.”
Coinbase partnership with BAYC is taking place before the company gets ready to launch the upcoming Coinbase NFT Market. In mid-January, the exchange partnered with Mastercard to bolster the NFT marketplace. Through the deal, Mastercard credit and debit card users will be able to pay for non-fungible token assets via the Coinbase NFT marketplace.
Nicole Muniz, the CEO of Yuga Labs, the company that created the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT project, said the film trilogy with Coinbase is a pioneering step for NFTs and entertainment.
“We’re seeing how NFTs are evolving to be vehicles of access and participation in networks, games, merchandise, and now interactive entertainment.
“This is a breakthrough project and we’re excited to see how this shapes the future of Web3 for all communities”. Muniz explained during the announcement on Monday.
