ApeChain: Selection of proponent to build ApeChain

The below contents are duplicated from the ApeCoin DAO Snapshot:

https://snapshot.org/#/apecoin.eth/proposal/0xff1829f8e2fb778946ef83050858a54582da50da3de3acb67c74f5e38c1da0aa

Members will vote with Moca NFTs on our Moca Snapshot. Delegated voting will then be done on the ApeCoin DAO Snapshot with the Mocaverseape.eth wallet.

Read, research, discuss - See what you think, fellow Mocas! Make your voices heard.

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ABSTRACT This vote is to choose the proponent to build ApeChain, a dedicated ApeCoin blockchain that scales $APE and supports the growth of the ApeCoin ecosystem.

The available options reflect the providers who chose to apply and qualified for the Request for Proposals (RFP) advertised here: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/apechain-request-for-proposals/21139

The ApeCoin community is encouraged to review the details of each proposal via the links included below.

APECHAIN RFP PROPOSALS

• AIP-377: ApeChain Bid // ApeChain A-Team - Research, Deploy, Manage ApeChain: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-377-apechain-bid-apechain-a-team-research-deploy-manage-apechain/20163

• AIP-378: ApeChain Bid // ApeChain Developed with Arbitrum Technology with Growth Led by Horizen Labs: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-378-apechain-bid-apechain-developed-with-arbitrum-technology-with-growth-led-by-horizen-labs/20779

• AIP-384: ApeChain Bid // Built using the fastest and cheapest ZK technology in production (zkSync’s ZK Stack): https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-384-apechain-bid-built-using-the-fastest-and-cheapest-zk-technology-in-production-zksync-s-zk-stack/20955

• AIP-388: ApeChain Bid // ApeChain - A zk-Powered Layer-2 to Support ApeCoin Growth (Resubmission): https://forum.apecoin.com/t/aip-388-apechain-bid-apechain-a-zk-powered-layer-2-to-support-apecoin-growth-resubmission/21306

OVERALL COST $0 - none of the ApeChain RFP bids are requesting a grant from the ApeCoin DAO.

PROPOSAL Link to the full Request for Proposals: https://forum.apecoin.com/t/apechain-request-for-proposals/21139

The implementation of the chosen AIP is administered by the Ape Foundation. Implementation may be immaterially or materially altered to optimise for security, usability, to protect APE holders, and otherwise to effect the intent of the AIP. Any material deviations from an AIP, as initially approved, will be disclosed to the APE holder community.