August 12, 2025 — Moonbirds, the blue-chip NFT series now managed by Orange Cap Games, has announced a partnership with Kaito AI, an AI-powered search platform specializing in the Web3 and cryptocurrency sectors. The collaboration will allow Moonbirds NFT holders to participate in the Kaito AI Leaderboard and earn Yap Points, marking the first time an NFT project has been directly integrated into Kaito’s ranking system through its tokens.
A New Chapter for Moonbirds Under Orange Cap Games
Orange Cap Games, a game and experience design studio known for developing both physical and digital trading card games, recently took over as the intellectual property manager for Moonbirds after acquiring the project from Yuga Labs, the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club.
Moonbirds is a collection of 10,000 pixelated owl-themed NFTs hosted on the Ethereum blockchain. The project has expanded to include Mythics (9,774 NFTs) and Moonbirds Oddities (10,000 NFTs), all with their own distinctive traits and appeal. A defining feature of Moonbirds is its nesting mechanism, which rewards holders with benefits the longer they keep their NFTs in their wallets.
Kaito AI: Web3’s Specialized Search and Analysis Platform
Kaito AI operates as a specialized AI-driven search engine for the crypto and Web3 industries, aggregating and analyzing information from social media, governance forums, research papers, and other sources. Its goal is to provide real-time, comprehensive insights into market sentiment and trends, enabling users to make more informed decisions.
The Kaito AI Leaderboard ranks users based on their contributions to a project’s visibility and engagement—referred to as “mindshare.” Using AI analysis, the platform assigns Yap Points to individuals who create and share valuable content about crypto and NFT projects, particularly on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
How Moonbirds Holders Can Earn Yaps
Through the new integration, Moonbirds NFT holders can join the Kaito AI Leaderboard and start earning Yap Points by posting about Moonbirds, Mythics, and Oddities. Higher rankings on the leaderboard could lead to exclusive rewards, such as airdrops and privileged access within the Kaito ecosystem.
Previously, Kaito AI rewarded its top 1,000 leaderboard participants and Kaito Genesis NFT holders with ANIME token airdrops, demonstrating the tangible benefits of active engagement. Moonbirds has hinted that similar incentives for top “yappers” are on the horizon.
Market Reaction: Sales Surge and Floor Price Spike
The Kaito AI partnership has already had a notable impact on Moonbirds’ market performance. According to CoinGecko data, the collection’s trading volume has jumped by more than 369% in the past 24 hours, totaling 451 ETH in sales. The floor price has also risen sharply—up 28% to 2.88 ETH.
A Strategic Step in Strengthening NFT Utility
For Orange Cap Games, the integration with Kaito AI represents a strategic move to enhance Moonbirds’ utility beyond art and collectibility. By linking NFT ownership to tangible engagement rewards, the project aims to deepen community participation and maintain its relevance in the competitive NFT market.
With AI-driven analytics and blockchain-based assets converging, Moonbirds’ partnership with Kaito AI could set a precedent for future NFT projects seeking to merge content creation, community engagement, and financial incentives in the Web3 space.
