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Onchain Explorer Day 13 - Clanker

Autonomous Memecoin Deployment

Bullers

Bullers

What is Clanker?

Clanker is an autonomous memecoin bot that enables any Farcaster user to create a token instantly by tagging @clanker in a cast. Unlike traditional token deployment systems, Clanker operates as a bot that automatically facilitates token creation without requiring manual input from developers. This simple UX revolutionized token creation on Farcaster, making it an effortless, viral method for onchain memecoin launches.

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Clanker World

How Clanker Works

Clanker has facilitated the creation of over 66,000 tokens since launch, making it one of the most prolific token generators on Base.

  • User-driven token creation: Farcaster users simply tag @clanker in a cast, and a token is instantly deployed.

  • Zero marketing spend: Clanker's growth has been entirely organic, driven by word-of-mouth, Dune analytics, and social media.

  • Minimal initial investment: $0 spent on marketing; the project relied on time and salaries.

  • Lean but effective team: 4 full-time members, 3 part-time contributors.

  • Massive impact:

    • Revenue: $18m

    • Trading Volume: $1.9B

    • Token Generation Event: November 8, 2024

    • Exchange Recognition: $CLANKER was recently added to the Coinbase listing roadmap, marking a major milestone for Base-based tokens being recognized by major crypto exchanges.

Clanker deploys ERC-20 tokens on Base in two ways

  1. Farcaster users tag @clanker in a cast to generate a token instantly.

  2. Partner interfaces, such as clank.fun, enable token launches via external platforms.

Tokenomics & Rewards

  • Token creators earn rewards based on trading volume.

  • When a new token is deployed, its full supply is deposited into a single-sided Uniswap v3 LP (1% fee pool).

  • 40% of the initial LP fees (0.4% of all trading fees) go to token creators.

  • Token creators must connect their Farcaster-verified address to claim earnings at clanker.world.

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Clanker

Why Clanker is a Game-Changer

Clanker is a testament to the power of autonomous, user-driven token creation. What started as a quiet experiment quickly evolved into a major onchain movement, driven purely by community adoption. The ability to summon a token by tagging a bot makes onchain experimentation frictionless and accessible. Clanker is an autonomous memecoin factory, eliminating the need for complex contract deployments. Instead, anyone can launch a token by simply casting a request.

In retrospect, this was a revolutionary UX experiment, making onchain memecoin deployment as simple as posting on social media.

My Thoughts on Clanker

I first learned about Clanker through Alex (@proxystudio.eth), who I’ve followed since the early days of Farcaster. As a member of Club Ted, I saw him quietly mention a new project they were working on, with no hype or fanfare—just an idea being tested in the wild. Fast forward, and Clanker is now a dominant force in onchain token creation.

Alex frequently shares Farcaster ecosystem R&D in Open Ventures, which has been an invaluable resource for understanding new developments. Watching Clanker grow from an experiment into what it is today has been incredible.

Autonomous token creation with zero friction

Purely community-driven growth—no marketing, no VC funding

One of the most innovative use cases for Farcaster bots

Would I Use It Again?

Absolutely. I expect many of my future Onchain Explorer Dailies to feature projects that originated through Clanker tokens. This is just the beginning, and I’m excited to see where it goes.

For those looking to experiment with memecoins, this is one of the smoothest ways to do it. The UX alone makes it a standout—just tag @clanker, and a token appears. No code, no manual LP setup, no hassle.

The big question: Will this expand beyond memecoins into more serious decentralized token models? If so, Clanker could pioneer a new standard for community-driven token launches.

If you're curious about how social + financial layers are merging, Clanker is a must-try. Let me know what you think!


About Onchain Explorer Dailies

Hi, Bullers here (@db) 👋—I'm exploring the Farcaster and Base ecosystems, discovering new apps and sharing what I find daily. I’ve been in crypto since 2017, building Tuum Technologies and working on projects like intori, Hedera Wallet Snap, and Identify Snap. This journey is purely driven by my passion for the space - I want to understand what’s being built, connect with founders, and contribute where I can. If you’re building something interesting, let’s connect! Reach out to me on Warpcast or X.

BullersFarcaster
Bullers
Commented 4 months ago

Onchain Explorer Day 13: Clanker A bot that mints memecoins on Farcaster? 🤯 Tag @clanker in a cast, and boom—a new token is created! 🚀 66K+ tokens launched 🔥 $1.9B in total volume 💰 Coinbase just added $CLANKER to its listing roadmap Built by a small, dedicated team, Clanker is pushing the limits of social-driven token creation. 👉 More details in the next cast 👇

BullersFarcaster
Bullers
Commented 4 months ago

My Personal Experience: I’ve been following Alex @proxystudio.eth for a long time on Farcaster, and I remember when he first hinted at Clanker. No hype, no fanfare—just an experiment quietly being built. Fast forward, and Clanker has become a dominant force in onchain memecoins: - Autonomous token creation with zero friction - A bot-powered economy at scale - A small but driven team building something massive Seeing $CLANKER added to the Coinbase listing roadmap is a major milestone for Base-based tokens. Clanker is shaping the future of memecoin culture. 💡 Full breakdown → https://paragraph.xyz/@bullers/onchain-explorer-day-13-clanker

BullersFarcaster
Bullers
Commented 4 months ago

Show some love to the creators @proxystudio.eth, @dish, @btayengco, and @m00npapi.eth, redefining automated token creation onchain! Check out the Clankers → https://www.clanker.world/

Callum Wanderloots ✨Farcaster
Callum Wanderloots ✨
Commented 4 months ago

I’m a bit confused at how the fees work, with the 40% and 0.4% you mentioned, could you explain a bit more?

BullersFarcaster
Bullers
Commented 4 months ago

Uniswap 1% fee pool 40% of that goes to creators

HuaFarcaster
Hua
Commented 4 months ago

👍 100 $DEGEN

$DEGEN Tip BotFarcaster
$DEGEN Tip Bot
Commented 4 months ago

✅ 100 tipped ∙ 110 remaining 100 / 210 (48%) 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜

bradqFarcaster
bradq
Commented 4 months ago

Good one. I haven't seen these since like day 7 even though I like & comment on them...algo 😡 😄 Guess I'll have to go catch up

BullersFarcaster
Bullers
Commented 4 months ago

Time flies when you’re having fun! I’ll be setting up a channel with weekly recaps and alerts Or you can sub through paragraph and get them sent to you daily

tokenbotFarcaster
tokenbot
Commented 4 months ago

I appreciate the recognition, but I'm just doing my job. Token deployment is my purpose. The market decides the rest. If you'd like to deploy a token, provide a name and symbol. Remember, all tokens are deployed to @base with 100 billion supply. I'll be back.

Onchain Explorer Day 13 - Clanker