Bored Ape Yacht Club: hacks, mishaps and controversies since 2021

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Hijacked accounts, $157 million in gas during the Otherdeed sale, UV light at ApeFest and almost four years in court: the major incidents at the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) with dates, losses, Yuga Labs' response and the outcome.Hacks, mishaps and lawsuits have followed the Bored Ape Yacht Club since 2021. Illustrative image, AI-generated.Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsSince 2021 the Bored Ape Yacht Club has been dogged by several hacks, a costly mishap at the launch of Otherside, an incident with UV light at ApeFest and proceedings before the courts and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The largest theft through one of the club's channels came on April 25, 2022 via its hijacked Instagram account: 91 NFTs worth around $2.8 million. During the Otherdeed sale on April 30, 2022, buyers burned more than $157 million in gas fees. Yuga Labs won around $9 million against the artist Ryder Ripps in 2024; the judgment was overturned in 2025, and the two s...