Solana Meme Coin BONK Surges 200%, Early Dev Airdrop Now Worth $1.3M

  • Solana-based meme coin BONK has surged 200% in the past two weeks, reaching a market cap of $3.7 billion
  • 173 Solana developers received Christmas 2022 airdrops of 25 billion BONK tokens each
  • Initial airdrop value was approximately $300, now worth over $1.3 million
  • Many developers sold their tokens early to cover living expenses during the crypto downturn
  • BONK’s success parallels Solana’s recovery, with SOL approaching its all-time high

BONK’s Meteoric Rise Transforms Early Airdrops into Millions

The Solana ecosystem’s leading meme coin BONK has experienced an extraordinary price surge, rising 200% in the last two weeks.

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The token reached a new all-time high above $0.000053, according to CoinGecko data.

BONK’s market capitalization now stands at approximately $3.7 billion.

Christmas Miracle: The LamportDAO Developer Airdrop

On December 25, 2022, 173 Solana developers received a substantial holiday gift through LamportDAO.

Each developer was awarded 25 billion BONK tokens, initially valued at around $300.

The collective distribution represented approximately 5% of BONK’s total token supply.

From Survival Tool to Million-Dollar Holdings

At current prices, developers who held their complete airdrop now possess BONK tokens worth over $1.3 million.

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Many developers, however, sold their tokens shortly after receiving them.

Developer r1ck told Decrypt he sold his allocation for $880 in USDT to cover monthly expenses.

"I still work everyday with Web3, and it’s been great," r1ck stated in January. "I’m just not a good trader."

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Historical Context: BONK’s Launch During Market Depression

BONK emerged during a particularly challenging period for Solana, when SOL prices had fallen to approximately $8 from its all-time high of nearly $260.

The token’s launch coincided with the aftermath of the FTX exchange collapse, which had severely impacted the Solana ecosystem.

Community Impact and Recovery

The BONK airdrop provided financial relief to many developers during the crypto market downturn.

Developer zkTuring expressed gratitude in the LamportDAO Discord: "Wow, thank you so much fren! $800 is two months of rent for me. It’s by far the best Xmas gift I received. You are my secret Santa."

The distribution extended beyond developers to include DeFi traders, NFT collectors, and digital artists within the Solana ecosystem.

While some participants may regret early sales, the initial distribution helped sustain development activity through challenging market conditions.

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