Market cap
$155.1M
3.2 %
Volume (24h)
$12.01M
3.2 %
Circulating supply
752,651,515 APE
Total supply
1,000,000,000 APE
Max. supply
1,000,000,000 APE
APEcoin (APE)
$ 0.16
3.2 %
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updated $0Market cap$155.1M
Volume 24h$12.01M
Circulating supply752.65M75% of max 1B
All-time high$26.7-99% from peak · 2022-04-28
APEcoin (ticker: APE) is the ERC-20 token of the ApeCoin DAO, a decentralized organization tied to the Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem. In simple terms, it's a community currency used for governance votes, payments, and access to games, events, and other projects built around the Ape universe. Holders get a say in how the DAO's treasury and ecosystem develop.
Frequently asked questions
What is APEcoin and how is it different from other crypto tokens?
APE is the utility and governance token of ApeCoin DAO, created to serve the community around the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection. Unlike many tokens, it wasn't launched by Yuga Labs itself but by an independent DAO foundation. Its main roles are voting on ecosystem decisions and serving as currency within Ape-themed games and marketplaces.
How does APEcoin work technically?
APE is an ERC-20 token, meaning it runs on the Ethereum blockchain and inherits Ethereum's Proof-of-Stake security. There's no separate blockchain or mining involved — transactions are validated by Ethereum validators. This makes APE compatible with any wallet or dApp that supports standard Ethereum tokens.
How is the supply of APEcoin structured?
APE has a fixed hard cap of 1,000,000,000 coins — no more will ever be created. The supply was distributed at launch among the DAO treasury, contributors, and community members, with portions vesting over time. The fixed cap means there's no ongoing inflation through new issuance.
How can I store and use APE?
Since APE is an ERC-20 token, any Ethereum-compatible wallet like MetaMask, Rabby, or a hardware wallet works for storage. You can use it to vote on DAO proposals, buy NFTs in ecosystem marketplaces, and spend it in partner games and apps. Always double-check the token contract address before interacting with APE to avoid fakes.