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Lead BREAKING · NOV 17, 2023 · 2 MIN READ

Investors Wake Up “Blind” After Bored Ape Event

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Participants of a gathering for owners of Bored Ape NFTs have shared disturbing accounts of experiencing severe eye pain and vision loss after late-night performances featuring intense laser and blacklight…

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