Bear #001: how 10,000 digital pixels work across 20 modules
Discover Bear #001: one image, 10,000 digital pixels, 20 progressive modules and personalised dedications on ApeTerra.
One Bear, twenty milestones
The system contains 20 sequential modules and 10,000 digital pixels in total. Each module has an individual target. Once the active module is completed, the next one becomes available without restarting the overall project.
The full Bear appears as a subtle background, while confirmed pixels reveal bright, full-colour details. The square grid makes progress easy to read, and technical filler cells do not count as purchasable pixels.
What does buying a pixel mean?
A pixel is an interactive digital product: a visible piece of an online image and a way to take part in the collective story. The current starting price is €5 per pixel, subject to the live purchasing information on the official page.
A pixel is not a share in a company, ownership of land, or ownership of a bee colony. It is a distinct digital experience connected to ApeTerra’s broader artistic and environmental aspirations.
A personal name or a thoughtful gift
Confirmed pixels can carry stories. The platform was designed to associate a name or dedication with a contribution where the checkout supports it.
You can also give a pixel to someone else. That makes the product meaningful for birthdays, thank-you messages or a symbolic gesture for a nature enthusiast. Personal information should remain subject to the site’s settings and privacy safeguards.
Digital imagery is not a completed hive
The image of the wooden Bear is a visual concept and digital asset. It should not be mistaken for proof that the artistic hive has already been constructed or installed.
Turning the visual ambition into a suitable real-world beehive requires beekeeping expertise, territory planning, operating resources and any necessary permissions. ApeTerra’s Journal keeps those milestones separate.
See the real-time progress
Pixel availability and confirmed counts can change. Rather than publishing a number that becomes outdated, we encourage readers to visit the live Build the Hive dashboard.
There you can explore the active module, see the image emerge and learn how a digital pixel can be part of the Bear #001 story.
Three ways to explore ApeTerra
From curiosity to action: choose the path that fits you.
One image, revealed one pixel at a time.
Buy or gift a Bear #001 digital pixel and explore the 20 progressive modules.
Explore pixels
One drawing may inspire what comes next.
Explore the creative missions, animal selection, original artwork and community voting.
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Help bring a meaningful story forward.
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Become a sponsorFrequently asked questions
Quick, clear answers about this topic.
How many pixels make up Bear #001?
The digital project is organised into 10,000 pixels across 20 progressive modules, revealing one overall image.
Is a pixel a digital product or a donation?
It is an interactive digital product. Current pricing, availability and gifting options appear on the official dashboard.
Does a complete digital grid mean the physical hive is built?
No. Completing the online grid and building a physical beehive are different milestones.