The life of each ArtsyApe begins on canvas, where every building block of the collection is photographed and scanned in high resolution. The algorithm that builds the simians is designed to create cool characters over artificial scarcity. Once an ArtsyApe has been minted, they can be brought back from the blockchain into the real world. Every token holder will have the exclusive opportunity to bid to receive an 80x80cm rendition of their digital NFT as a physical artwork. These artworks don’t exist fully off the grid - Crypto NFC Chips are incorporated into the painting to serve as proof of ownership and origin as well as uniqueness. Additionally, every painting is covered in a layer of epoxy coating that not only protects the chip, but also gives the whole artwork a shiny finish. Inevitable exposure to UV rays presents no more harm to its longevity and it won’t easily be possible to damage the painting due to an “Oopsie” moment.