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Hunter Biden to Launch 'LAPTOP' Meme Coin on Base, Airdrop to TRUMP Holders

Created at 7 Sep · 3:56 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Hunter Biden is launching a meme coin called LAPTOP on Sept. 9 on Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. A portion of the supply will be airdropped to wallets that lost money on President Trump's TRUMP token.

Key Numbers

September 9LAPTOP meme coin launch date
1 billionLAPTOP token supply
30%Token supply held by founders
6 monthsToken lockup period for founders
2 yearsToken vesting period for founders
20%Maximum allocation for TRUMP coin holders
30%Potential token burn percentage

Who's Involved

Hunter Biden
Son of President Joe Biden, launching 'LAPTOP' meme coin
President Trump
Associated with the 'TRUMP' meme coin
Coinbase
Affiliated with the Base network
Hunter Biden to Launch 'LAPTOP' Meme Coin on Base, Airdrop to TRUMP Holders

↳ Why This Matters

The launch of the 'LAPTOP' meme coin by Hunter Biden, directly referencing his controversial laptop and targeting holders of a meme coin associated with President Trump, injects a political dimension into the cryptocurrency market and highlights the intersection of celebrity, scandal, and digital assets.

Key facts

  • Hunter Biden is launching a meme coin named 'LAPTOP' on September 9.
  • The coin will be deployed on Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network, Base.
  • 20% of the supply will be airdropped to holders of the 'TRUMP' meme coin who experienced losses.
  • Hunter Biden and founders will retain 30% of the total 1 billion 'LAPTOP' tokens, subject to a vesting schedule.
  • A burn mechanism tied to preset events could destroy up to 30% of the supply.

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is launching a meme coin named 'LAPTOP' on September 9, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The coin will be deployed on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network. The project includes an airdrop of up to 20% of the token's supply specifically targeting wallets that lost money on President Trump's 'TRUMP' meme coin. Founders, including Biden, will retain 30% of the total 1 billion 'LAPTOP' tokens, subject to a six-month lockup and a two-year vesting schedule. A burn mechanism could destroy up to 30% of the supply based on preset criteria, such as Bitcoin hitting a new all-time high or a Democrat winning the 2028 election; tokens tied to unmet conditions will be donated to charity.

Frequently asked questions

The 'LAPTOP' meme coin is a cryptocurrency being launched by Hunter Biden, named after his controversial laptop. It will be deployed on the Base network.

The meme coin is scheduled to launch on September 9.

Up to 20% of the 'LAPTOP' coin's supply will be allocated to individuals who lost money on the 'TRUMP' meme coin.

The total supply of the 'LAPTOP' meme coin is 1 billion tokens.

What Happens Next

01The 'LAPTOP' meme coin is scheduled to launch on September 9.
02Airdrops will be distributed to eligible TRUMP coin holders.
03The vesting schedule for founder tokens will commence.
04Outcomes related to political elections and Bitcoin price will determine potential token burns or donations.

How It Developed

Hunter Biden plans to launch a meme coin named 'LAPTOP' on the Base network.
The 'LAPTOP' meme coin is scheduled to launch on September 9.
Founders, including Hunter Biden, will retain 30% of the total 1 billion 'LAPTOP' tokens.
Tokens will be locked for six months and gradually released over two years.
Up to 20% of the supply will be airdropped to wallets that lost money on President Trump's TRUMP token.
A burn mechanism could destroy up to 30% of the supply based on preset events.
Tokens tied to unmet conditions will be donated to charity.

Sources

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Hunter Biden to Airdrop LAPTOP Meme Coin to TRUMP’s Biggest LosersDecrypt
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Hunter Biden to Launch ‘LAPTOP’ Meme Coin on Base, Airdrop to TRUMP HoldersCoinGape

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