BMW Converts BAYC NFT Into Real‑World 1/1 Apecar, Hands Vehicle to Collector at IAA Munich
BMW handed over the one‑off “Apecar 1/1” to collector Dennis Weidner throughout IAA Mobility at BMW Welt in Munich on Sept. 12, 2025, reworking a Bored Ape Yacht Membership (BAYC) non‑fungible token (NFT) from the Otherside metaverse right into a bodily, bespoke car.
The Apecar — created initially as a digital paintings by Yuga Labs — was realized by BMW as a singular collector’s piece that the corporate and attendee neighborhood framed as a milestone in bridging Web3 tradition and conventional automotive craftsmanship. Weidner, CEO of Cryptoticker GmbH and one among 10,000 BAYC holders, described the automotive as a logo of his entrepreneurial journey and the maturation of digital collectibles into tangible belongings. BMW and supporters stated the handover underscores NFTs’ evolving position in luxurious, design and the collector market.
