# Bonk

> The community token of web3

BONK is a cryptocurrency token that aims to serve as a community coin for the web3 ecosystem. It has been integrated into various platforms and has a growing user base.

BONK helps users interact with Solana DeFi applications through a programmed token system. With it, you can trade across exchanges, provide liquidity to protocols, and participate in decentralized governance. BONK reduces available supply through transaction burns while integrating with multiple blockchain applications.

- Type: Project
- Sector: Meme
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2022-07-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Bonk

## Products

- [LetsBonk](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Bonk): LetsBonk implements token creation through a web interface, enabling generation of custom Solana tokens and automatic liquidity provision.  (Launch Pad, Live, Main Product)

## Assets

- [Bonk (BONK)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Bonk): BONK is a memecoin operating on the Solana blockchain. It is used for tipping, community rewards, and as collateral in Solana DeFi applications. Launched on Christmas Day 2022 during Solana's downturn following the FTX collapse, it was airdropped extensively to NFT holders, developers, and active ecosystem participants, serving as a morale booster that helped revive activity and sentiment within the community. (Memecoin)

## Links

- [Whitepaper](https://www.bonkcoin.com/BONK-Paper.pdf)
- [Main](https://bonkcoin.com)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13rUp99HkBZzjXAJK_Ma4yZMBaxz5Jw6W)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/bonk_inu)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/qaQa6M6mN2)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/Official_Bonk_Inu)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@bonk_inu)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/official_bonk_inu)
- [Medium](https://medium.com/@bonk_inu)

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