PONKE (PONKE): What It Is, Uses and Risks

PONKE is a meme coin built on the Solana blockchain and also issued on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network. Its identity is a fictional character: a degenerate gambler monkey with a strong and sometimes angry personality. The project's own material leans into humour, and the community is built around that character rather than around a technical product.

Per the project description, the website presents PONKE as a character that keeps all tokens to itself, a joke tied to the fixed total supply. The site also offers a playful way to join what it calls the "PONKE army" through a digital helmet tool. Apparel, collectibles and a token-gated Telegram channel for verified holders are mentioned in public listings.

PONKE does not have a native blockchain of its own, so it is a token that lives on other networks rather than running one.

Based on the data available, PONKE is mainly traded and held as a speculative meme coin. Public descriptions note that it has no clearly defined utility beyond its role in the wider meme coin market. Fan participation, such as the helmet tool and the holder-only Telegram channel, is community engagement rather than a function that the protocol itself enforces.

Because public sources provided do not describe governance rights, staking, revenue sharing or any other built-in use, it would be guesswork to say the token does more than this. Readers should check the project's own current materials for any changes.

As of 2026-11-05, the data showed a circulating supply of about 555.5 million PONKE, which matched the total supply and was close to the stated maximum of 555,555,555. Market capitalisation was about $9.8 million, and the token ranked around 1,261st by market cap. The price was about $0.0177 at the time of writing, with roughly $2.7 million traded over the prior 24 hours.

The price has moved sharply over time. The recorded all-time high was about $0.84 on 2024-11-18, and the all-time low was about $0.0093 on 2024-01-03. Over the past year the price was down about 63 percent, and over seven days it was down about 2 percent. These figures change constantly and are shown only as a snapshot, not as a guide to future value.

PONKE is issued on Solana and Base. Solana is known for fast transactions and low fees, which suits high-volume meme coin trading. Base is a layer-2 network, and a token issued there follows the rules of that environment and its bridges. Each version of the token is a separate contract on its own chain, so holders should confirm which network their wallet is using before sending or receiving.

The token is not a native asset of either chain. Wallets, exchanges and bridges may support one version and not the other, so mismatched transfers can lead to lost funds.

Meme coins are highly speculative. Prices can fall very quickly, and the drop from the all-time high shows how large the swings can be. Liquidity can thin out, and trading volume in a token like this can depend heavily on social media attention. Many meme coins also carry concentrated holdings, so a small number of wallets may influence the price.

Scam and impersonation are common in this area. Only use official links from the project's own channels, never share seed phrases or private keys, and be wary of unsolicited messages offering airdrops or help. Store tokens in a wallet you control, and consider the tax and record-keeping rules where you live. This page is for research only and is not investment advice. Readers must be 18+ (21+ where required) for any gambling-related activity, and should check that online gambling is legal where they live.