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What is BONK?

  • 07 Feb, 2024

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Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more.

What is BONK?

$BONK is the first dog-themed coin on Solana. The BONK founders and team remain anonymous. 

BONK - in their own words

$BONK is a memecoin on the Solana blockchain. $BONK's introduction into the crypto market was initiated with a significant airdrop to the Solana community on Christmas Day 2022, as a gesture to support the community after a challenging year.

Positioned similarly to other meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE), $BONK is branded as the first dog-themed coin on Solana, emphasizing its community-centric approach. The project has been notable for its rapid adoption, reaching over 400,000 holders and achieving listings on various centralized and decentralized exchanges.

$BONK's strategy focuses on rewarding and revitalizing the Solana ecosystem. This approach includes supporting Solana-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs) with the goal of enhancing liquidity and fostering a comprehensive community coin that integrates across diverse dApps on the Solana blockchain. The airdrop was targeted towards various segments of the Solana community, including NFT collectors, developers, artists, and other active members.

BONK utility?

$BONK’s integration into Solana's ecosystem has been multifaceted, with some projects already incorporating $BONK for NFT payments and offering the opportunity to earn BONK tokens through staking.

What does this mean for BONK?

BONK on Solana permits participation in the vibrant BONK ecosystem, allowing users to access DeFi, staking, and gaming. It also enables the seamless movement of Solana-based BONK tokens between Uphold and external Solana wallets.


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