Our story

Built for artists.
Owned by creators.

Apex Muse is a next-generation NFT marketplace where visionary digital artists connect with passionate collectors in a transparent, creator-first environment.

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12K+Artworks Listed
4.8KVerified Artists
$24MTotal Volume
98KCollectors Worldwide
Artists joined
4,800+
We didn't build another marketplace. We built the infrastructure for digital art to finally be valued the way it deserves.
Vesper Nola VN
Vesper Nola
Co-Founder & CEO, Apex Muse
Total volume
$24M+
Our mission

Art that earns.
Creators who thrive.

We started Apex Muse because we believed the NFT space had a broken promise. Platforms were growing rich while the artists powering them struggled to earn fair royalties, build audiences, or retain control of their work.

Our answer was simple: build everything from the ground up with the creator at the centre. Every protocol decision, every fee structure, every discovery algorithm — designed to amplify artists, not exploit them.

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What drives us

Values we live by

Creator First
Every feature we ship starts with a single question: does this empower the creator? Royalties, visibility, and control stay with the artist.
Radical Transparency
Open fee structures, public smart contracts, and honest communication. No hidden cuts, no surprise changes.
Sustainable Growth
We'd rather grow slowly with the right community than fast with the wrong incentives. Quality over hype, always.
Inclusive by Design
Great art comes from everywhere. We actively support emerging artists, underrepresented voices, and experimental forms.
Our journey

From idea to marketplace

2021
Founded
Apex Muse launched with 50 curated artists and a mission to build a fairer marketplace.
2022
10K Artists
Crossed 10,000 verified creators and processed $4M in secondary sales within the first year.
2023
Series A
Raised $12M Series A to build creator tools, improve discoverability, and expand globally.
2024
Multi-chain
Launched support for Polygon and Base, cutting gas fees by 90% for everyday collectors.
2025
24M+ Volume
Surpassed $24M total volume with 98K active collectors across 140 countries.
The people

Meet the team

A small, focused crew of builders, designers, and art lovers building the future of digital ownership.

Vesper Nola VN
Vesper Nola
Co-Founder & CEO
10+ years in digital art curation and Web3 product strategy. Former creative director at OpenSea.
Kaelum Dray KD
Kaelum Dray
Co-Founder & CTO
Blockchain architect and full-stack engineer. Built decentralised auction systems used by 200K+ users.
Nyx Orimoto NO
Nyx Orimoto
Head of Design
Award-winning UX designer. Passionate about turning complex Web3 flows into intuitive, beautiful experiences.
Auryn Selke AS
Auryn Selke
Head of Community
Built and scaled artist communities across three continents. Champion of fair creator economics.
Solaris Park SP
Solaris Park
Lead Engineer
Smart contract specialist and performance engineer. Ethereum contributor and open-source advocate.
Prism Adachi PA
Prism Adachi
Head of Partnerships
Former gallery director turned Web3 connector. Bridges traditional art institutions with the NFT space.
Join us

Ready to share your
art with the world?

Whether you're a collector searching for your next prized piece or an artist ready to mint, Apex Muse is your home.