BMW handed over the one‑off “Apecar 1/1” to collector Dennis Weidner during IAA Mobility at BMW Welt in Munich on Sept. 12, 2025, transforming a Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) non‑fungible token (NFT) from the Otherside metaverse into a physical, bespoke vehicle.
The Apecar — created originally as a digital artwork by Yuga Labs — was realized by BMW as a unique collector’s piece that the company and attendee community framed as a milestone in bridging Web3 culture and traditional automotive craftsmanship. Weidner, CEO of Cryptoticker GmbH and one of 10,000 BAYC holders, described the car as a symbol of his entrepreneurial journey and the maturation of digital collectibles into tangible assets. BMW and supporters said the handover underscores NFTs’ evolving role in luxury, design and the collector market.
