Eye Injuries Reported at Bored Ape Yacht Club Event in Hong Kong

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Several attendees at the ApeFest conference organized by Yuga Labs, the parent company of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), have reported experiencing severe eye pain and vision loss after being exposed to laser and “blacklight-heavy performances.” The event, exclusively for holders of Bored Ape non-fungible tokens (NFTs), took place in Hong Kong from November 3-5. Attendees took to social media to voice their concerns, with some attributing their eye injuries to the intense UV lighting on the stage. Yuga Labs has acknowledged the issue and is actively investigating the root cause. They estimate that less than 1% of attendees and staff experienced symptoms and encourage those affected to seek medical attention. Yuga Labs has initiated an inquiry to identify the cause of the eye injuries and is committed to addressing the concerns of affected individuals. In other news, the current minimum price of Bored Ape Yacht Club stands at $53,686, with a 24-hour sales volume of 2,171 ETH. The BAYC collection consists of 9,998 NFTs, with a total market capitalization of $536,752,440. However, the price of BAYC has experienced a significant decline of 50% in the year-to-date period.

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