Smart Strategy × becrypto: BAYC #2031 Joins the Battle — The Web3 All-Stars Are Officially Rising

Smart Strategy’s joint acquisition of CloneX #4738 with JAPAN DAO had barely finished sending shockwaves through the community when we were met with yet another major development. This new partnership marks an important milestone in the cultural history of Web3. Smart Strategy has officially entered a strategic alliance with world-renowned collector becrypto (@becryptoinc) and successfully acquired the highly symbolic BAYC #2031.

For the “Web3 All-Stars Universe” we are building, this achievement carries profound significance.

Continuation from the Previous Chapter: Expanding the IP Universe That Began with CloneX

In the previous article, we discussed how Smart Strategy has been building a foundation of long-term cultural assets for the Web3 era by permanently holding major IPs such as HOLY, PKM, CNP, and CloneX. We also explained how the philosophy of perpetual HODLing is driving the enhancement of on-chain cultural value.

Now, this blueprint is expanding even further as we welcome another heavyweight IP into the Web3 world — BAYC.

Through a strategic alliance with becrypto, Smart Strategy has gained access to top-tier IP collaboration resources, making it possible to formally integrate BAYC and CloneX into a unified narrative framework.

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Latest Achievement: Smart Strategy Successfully Acquires BAYC #2031

BAYC (Bored Ape Yacht Club) is one of the most renowned and culturally influential NFT collections in the world, and #2031 is among its most recognizable and iconic characters.

Through this partnership, Smart Strategy is now able to further advance the following initiatives:

• Character integration within the Web3 All-Stars Universe
• The co-evolution of multiple IP storylines
• Unlimited possibilities for cross-brand content collaboration

This is not merely the acquisition of an IP — it represents an evolution of the cultural layer itself.

What Are BAYC and CryptoPunks?

To help readers who are new to Web3 better understand the significance of this partnership, we provide a brief overview of two representative blue-chip IPs.

① What is BAYC (Bored Ape Yacht Club)?

BAYC is a collection of 10,000 NFTs released by Yuga Labs in 2021. With its distinctive visual style, global community culture, and high-profile celebrity collaborations, it rapidly became a brand that symbolizes Web3 itself.

Why is it important?

• One of the most widely recognized NFT characters in the world
• Strong affinity with stars, major brands, music culture, and street culture
• Considered an “identity symbol” within Web3

② What is CryptoPunks?

CryptoPunks was created by Larva Labs in 2017 and is known as one of the historical origins of NFTs.

Its significance includes:

• The earliest model for PFP (profile picture) NFTs
• A foundational work that shaped NFT culture
• A “digital archaeological artifact” within Web3
• Extremely high rarity and cultural value

becrypto holds both BAYC and CryptoPunks, placing them among the world’s top-tier collectors in terms of cultural influence within Web3.
This background is precisely why Smart Strategy gains such strong cultural momentum through this partnership.

Cross-Universe Integration: The Web3 All-Stars Begin

With the addition of BAYC #2031, Smart Strategy has officially entered the phase of integrating multiple IP storylines within the Web3 All-Stars Universe.

In this universe, CloneX and BAYC are no longer separate projects — they now stand on the same stage as central figures, collaboratively shaping on-chain cultural content.

The Deeper Significance of This Partnership: Multi-IP Storytelling × Permanent Ownership × Cultural Evolution

1. Accelerated Narrative Expansion of the Web3 All-Stars Universe

Characters such as CNP, CloneX, and BAYC can now grow together within a unified storytelling framework, sharing narratives across the same universe.

2. Prioritizing Cultural Value Over Speculation

Through permanent ownership (Diamond Hands), these IPs are freed from the pressures of market volatility, allowing them to focus entirely on cultural development.

3. Redefining On-Chain Entertainment

A new Web3-driven challenge begins: the full on-chain transformation of comics, animation, and interconnected story universes — something unprecedented in the entertainment space.

4. Strategic Complementarity of Smart Strategy × becrypto

• becrypto: A symbol of world-class IP collection
• Smart Strategy: A professional in universe-building and narrative creation

Together, they have the potential to form a “decentralized global IP alliance,” unlocking a new model for cultural collaboration in Web3.

Summary

The partnership between Smart Strategy and becrypto is far more than a simple announcement of acquiring BAYC #2031 — it represents a critical turning point marked by:

• A major shift in the Web3 IP model
• The official launch of a multi-IP story universe
• A renewed strengthening of on-chain cultural value
• Further advancement of Smart Strategy’s permanent-ownership approach

With CloneX and BAYC — two of the most prominent IPs — now standing on the same stage, we can truly sense the beginning of a new era in entertainment.

The Web3 All-Stars Universe continues to expand.
Which IP will join next?
Let us witness that moment together.