DEGEN
What is DEGEN APP
DEGEN is the pioneering social layer and community meme coin of Base. Born from a meme, it has become a movement, a place where thousands gather daily to share, tip, and build together. Rooted in the iconic hat and the spirit of the internet, we’re building tools and spaces where our community can connect, create, and reward each other. What began as a meme is now growing into a lasting ecosystem.
Welcome to DEGEN
Our meme coin blends fun and finance, driven by community, powered by laughter, and aimed straight for the moon!
The Story Behind the Meme
Degen began in a Farcaster channel when the protocol was still young, rallying a community that transformed a meme into a movement. We made history as the first token from Base to be listed on Coinbase, a milestone that showcased the power of a community-led meme to break through into the mainstream. More than just fun, DEGEN became a catalyst: rewarding creators, funding builders, and onboarding early users into Farcaster and Base when both were just beginning their rise.
- First meme token from Base to be listed on Coinbase
- Empowered creators and funded builders across Farcaster
- Sparked the first true community-led movement on Base
First Base Meme Token on Coinbase
Still leading the movement on Base and Farcaster.
2024
Founded year
$50M+
Airdropped to users
1M+
Wallet holders
#1
Farcaster community
Join the COMMUNITY
Connect with the Degen community across all channels. Chat, share, and stay in the loop, it all happens here
Tokenomics
Our token distribution is designed to give the community a leading role while building for long-term success. Early supporters received an initial share, with more set aside to reward ongoing participation. Strategic partners help provide stability and reach, while nearly half of the supply is dedicated to growing the ecosystem, funding new features, expanding the brand, and supporting adoption over time.
32.5%
Airdrops
5%
Investors
47.5%
Ecosystem
15%
Liquidity Pool
ROADMAP
DEGEN isn’t just growing, it’s taking over. Our roadmap shows how a meme became a movement, and how that movement is building one of the strongest communities in crypto.
📍 Phase 1
Phase 1: The Beginning
Born in a Farcaster channel when the protocol was still young- 15% airdropped to early Farcaster users, 15% added to liquidity pools
- Surpassed 5,000 wallets within days of launch
- Introduced tipping as a new way to share Degen and reward creators
📍 Phase 2
Phase 2: The Degen Chain
- Reached $1B market cap within 4 months
- 1Confirmation invested $1M, the only official investor to date
- Launched the Degen Chain, expanding utility beyond a meme
- Cemented status as one of the top meme tokens on Base
📍 Phase 3
Phase 3: Breaking Into the Mainstream
- First Base-native token listed on Coinbase
- Added listings on Bybit and Binance Futures
- Community grew beyond Farcaster into a broader retail audience
- Degen proved that a community-led meme could break into the mainstream
📍 Phase 4 We are here
Phase 4: The Next Chapter
- Building the Degen App, the next social super app to expand the ecosystem
- Continuing to grow the meme and its cultural presence
- Focused on scaling the community and strengthening the brand
DEGEN Chain
Degen Chain is a low-cost blockchain built on Base, optimized for Farcaster mini-apps and trading-style applications
Cheap Transactions
Ultra-low transaction fees make deployment easy for devs and affordable for users.
Safe
Alchemy-operated blockchain ensures 99.9999% uptime—your funds are SAFU.
Powered by Arbitrum Orbit
Built on Arbitrum tech, optimized for speed, scale, and control.
Easy to Build On
Build quickly and seamlessly with Alchemy's APIs and developer tools.
$DEGEN
The native gas token is $DEGEN, widely distributed on Farcaster, ideal for trading and social apps.
Runs on Alchemy
Runs on Alchemy infrastructure for top-tier dev tools and world-class performance.
FAQ
Because even degens need answers.
1. Who’s behind Degen?
Degen was started by Jacek, who helped rally the early Farcaster community and turn a meme into a global movement. Today, a dedicated team is building the Degen App, expanding the ecosystem, and driving marketing and community initiatives, supported by countless contributors across the community.
2. What’s the utility of $DEGEN?
1. A meme & counterculture movement in crypto
2. One of the largest communities on Base
3. Native token of the Degen Chain and upcoming Degen App
3. Where can I buy $DEGEN?
1. Binance Futures
2. Bybit
3. Coinbase
4. Crypto.com
5. Gate.io
6. Kraken
7. KuCoin
8. MEXC
9. OKX
10. OpenSea
11. Revolut
