How to Buy Otherside Metaverse Land (BAYC)

Want to jump straight to the answer? You need ApeCoin to buy The Otherside Land, which you can get today on Gemini.

Historically, real estate has been a sound investment. You can either hold it as an investment or develop it to raise its value or generate passive income.

"Buy land, they're not making it anymore," Mark Twain is quoted as saying. That statement is quite true — at least in the physical realm. But with the advent of virtual reality (VR) and blockchain technology, that’s changing. Now you can travel to beyond our physical world and into the metaverse.

The term metaverse was coined in 1992 by science fiction writer Neal Stephenson in his novel “Snow Crash.” Snow Crash was a three-dimensional virtual space where humans as avatars could interact with each other. But in 1992, you could only read about this virtual world in a novel. 

Fast forward to 2003, when the virtual world Second Life was released, and to 2006, when the ROBLOX game was released. These two events ushered in a new age — the start of an era in which humans can interact in virtual worlds.

These early virtual worlds were an excellent start but lacked an essential element — the ability to have actual ownership of in-game purchased digital items, especially land. But thanks to blockchain technology and NFTs, the ability to buy virtual real estate has become a reality. 

There are numerous metaverse platforms available today. Among the most popular are Decentraland and The Sandbox. A new entrant into the metaverse platform field should be launched any day. This new platform will be based on the phenomenally successful Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT series.

It's no secret that Yuga Labs, the company that created BAYC, has been highly successful. It followed up its BAYC success with two additional releases — Bored Ape Kennel Club (BAKC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) — that have had considerable success. And now, Yuga Labs has produced a trailer promoting the impending release of Otherside, a metaverse platform and MetaRPG (role-playing game). It’s a reasonably safe assumption that the upcoming Otherside land sale may prove very successful as well. See you on the Otherside!

What is The Otherside Metaverse?

Few details are available, but based on the trailer, the Otherside appears to be a multi-land metaverse. There seems to be a lava landscape, an ice landscape, a crystal landscape, a sand scene, a purple mystic landscape and a unique earth-like landscape. Yuga Labs partnered with Animoca Brands to build the Otherside metaverse. Animoca is also the developer of The Sandbox and several other blockchain-based games.

To stay up-to-date with everything regarding Otherside land, be sure to follow OthersideMeta on Twitter.

Brief History of The Otherside Metaverse

Even though the initial sale for the Otherside metaverse is on April 30th, 2022, these NFTs are actually "Otherdeeds." This leads us to believe the actual land won't be playable on release, and that there will likely be a land reveal later down the line. Aside from appearing to be a multi-land metaverse, an element hinted at in the trailer, the Otherside will support different NFTs. A submarine arrives near the end of the trailer, carrying the following NFTs: a Cryptopunk, Cryptoads, Mutant Ape Yacht Club, Meebits, World of Women and Cool Cats. The additional NFTs hint at interoperability.

Yuga Labs introduced ApeCoin about a month ago, which will power the Otherside metaverse. Another in a long series of rewards was a big airdrop of ApeCoins to BAYC owners. The maximum and total supply are both set at 1 billion, with a current circulating supply of 277.5 million. Despite only being launched a few weeks ago, ApeCoin is already ranked in the top 30 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

Yuga Labs is also now attracting major investors. Andreessen Horowitz led a recent $450 million round of funding, along with Animoca Brands, FTX, Google and MoonPay. 

Perks of Holding The Otherside Metaverse Land

It’s still unknown what the perks of holding Otherside land may be. Holding Yuga Labs NFTs has proven lucrative in the past, so it is not hard to imagine that owning Otherside land will also come with valuable perks. 

Being a part of the Yuga Labs empire means that owning Otherside land comes with a lot of social capital. It has also been reported that the land itself will hold valuable items, from natural resources to rare artifacts and possibly even a Koda.

What is a Koda? It could be the alien-looking being touring the Otherside with the Bored Ape. It’s rumored Kodas will be assigned to 10% of The Otherside land plots, and buyers who receive them may be able to sell this NFT separately.

How to Buy The Otherside Metaverse Land

Details on how to buy Otherside land are also limited. A new website, https://somethingisbrewing.xyz/ was used to verify consumers' identities to be eligible for mint. If you missed this, your only option is to purchase the land on OpenSea after the release on April 30th. To use OpenSea, you'll need a software wallet like Metamask and crypto to fund your wallet with. For more information on buying NFTs, checkout our in-depth guide.

However, a leaked BAYC investor roadmap shows two land sales. The first was slated for March, but was rescheduled for sometime in April. Then a second land sale is expected sometime in August.

        Image Credit: Yuga Labs

Step 1: Open an online account.

To purchase Otherside land, you will need ApeCoin (CRYPTO: APE). If you don't already have an account with a cryptocurrency exchange, you'll need to create one. Coinbase, Gemini and Crypto.com are great exchanges with easy-to-use trading platforms. Note that secondary sales may occur in Ether, so you may need to invest in Ethereum if you're not minting Otherdeeds.

All three exchanges make it relatively simple to register an account. To pass KYC, follow the instructions and input the relevant information. Following that, you must link a bank account or debit card.

Step 2: Buy or download a wallet. 

Now that you’ve opened an account, you'll need a good wallet. The wallet must be able to connect to the BAYC website or OpenSea to facilitate purchases. Avoid storing huge amounts of cryptocurrency or NFTs on exchanges. Keeping huge quantities of crypto on exchanges puts you at risk of loss because of an exchange hack.

Best Software Wallet: MetaMask

MetaMask is one of the best software wallets around. It’s available as a browser extension and a mobile app and is easy to download and set up.

Go to the MetaMask website, click on “Download,” and select your browser. Then click install and follow the on-screen instructions. Avoid storing significant amounts of crypto or NFTs in MetaMask because it is a hot storage wallet. You should buy a cold storage wallet like the Ledger described below for long-term storage.

Best Hardware Wallet: Ledger

One of the best hardware wallets on the market is Ledger, which offers two models: the Nano S and the Nano X. The Nano S is cheaper; however, it does not hold as many apps as the Nano X. The Nano X also has Bluetooth capabilities, allowing it to be used with the Ledger Live mobile software. Using either Nano model in conjunction with Ledger Live provides complete control over your digital assets.

For security, both wallets rely on an industry-leading secure element chip. The secure element chip is the same as the one used in credit cards and passports. It offers the highest level of security available for a chip. Regardless of the Ledger model you choose, you can be confident that your crypto assets are well protected.

Step 3: Send APE To Metamask

Before buying land, you must first send your APE to your MetaMask wallet. You need your ETH public address from your MetaMask wallet to complete the transfer. The address is located near the top of the MetaMask pop-up window.

Next, go to your exchange, look for your APE, and click “Withdraw.” Typically, a transfer pop-up window or a transfer page will open. Then, copy the ETH address from your MetaMask wallet and paste it into the "Send to address" field on your exchange's transfer window or page.

It is a good idea to double or triple-check your ETH address before making the transfer. At the very least, double-check the first and final four characters. Even if you are copying the address, this is recommended. After all, if you make a mistake, there is no way to recover your crypto. ApeCoin uses an ETH address, as it's an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency.

Another word of advice is to pay close attention to the transfer or gas fees. These can be pretty high, especially when the network is busy. If you're minting the collection, be sure to have a few hundred dollars in ETH set aside for these fees. Depending on network traffic, it should only take five to 10 minutes for the transfer to be confirmed.

Step 4: Make your purchase.

The process of purchasing from the BAYC website so far is not clear. Although, typically, you would first connect your MetaMask wallet. It’s possible that you may be able to choose which type of land you want to purchase. Then there should be a “Mint” button to click on and then sign the transaction in your MetaMask wallet. 

Bonus section: While most NFTs are sold in ETH, The Otherside land sale will be in ApeCoin (CRYPTO: APE). Stay tuned for an announcement from Yuga Labs to know whether you’ll need ETH or APE to purchase this metaverse land.

Current Crypto Prices

The overall crypto market still seems to be in a bearish to neutral state. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been ranging from the upper $30,000 level to the upper $40,000 level for about two months. The overall crypto market still follows Bitcoin’s lead.

Is it Worth Buying The Otherside Metaverse Land (BAYC)?

Purchasing land on The Otherside is a highly speculative venture. However, based on Yuga Labs' previous performance, there should be a significant amount of built-in value. The BAYC community is well known for its exclusivity and valuable perks. 

The same may be true for Otherside land owners; however, a lot will depend on what perks land ownership comes with. This could be an opportunity for those priced out of the BAYC and MAYC to become a part of the Yuga Labs ecosystem.

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