P. 005
Plate 005 · Figure 1
Fig. 1 — “BONK”, ticker $BONK, 2022.
Entry No. 005
BONK
$BONK
The airdrop that revived Solana after the FTX winter.
“BONK didn't just launch a token — it threw a defibrillator on Solana's chest. Generosity as marketing.”
I. Origin
Christmas 2022. Solana was on its knees post-FTX. A team airdropped BONK to Solana NFT holders, validators, and devs. Vibes returned overnight.
II. Chronicle
Dec 2022
BONK launches with massive community airdrop.
2023
Listed across major CEXs.
Nov 2023
Big rally, sets stage for WIF / Solana meme season.
III. Cultural Impact
Single-handedly rebooted Solana sentiment.
IV. Honest Audit
In favour
- Genuine airdrop
- Saved a chain's vibe
- Strong distribution
Against
- Supply optics
- Has to keep proving itself