How to get started with the Degen ecosystem? A step-by-step guide to operating it

4/16/2024, 6:16:55 PM
Beginner
Blockchain
The article provides a comprehensive guide for beginners on how to enter and operate within the Degen ecosystem, which is a leading meme coin project based on the Base chain. It explains the origin, use cases, and market performance of the Degen token, as well as detailing the characteristics and advantages of the Degen Chain. Additionally, practical operational steps are provided, including how to purchase DEGEN tokens, add Degen Chain to a wallet, perform cross-chain exchanges, and engage in trading on the Degen chain. For readers interested in gaining a deeper understanding and participating in the Degen ecosystem, this article serves as a valuable resource.

$Degen As the current meme coin leader on the Base chain, with a market capitalization surpassing $1.7 billion, ATH!

For those looking to dive into the Degen ecosystem during the weekend, Biteye offers the following insights:

  1. What is the $Degen token?
  2. Use cases of $Degen
  3. What is Degen Chain?
  4. How to enter the Degen ecosystem

what is $Degen Token?

  • Source: Originating from the meme concept, emerged on the Degen channel of the decentralized social application @warpcast, based on the Base chain. Initially used for content tipping, it is now the leading token in the ecosystem.
  • Funding: Angel round raised approximately $1.47 million on February 21st, led by 1confirmation.
  • Market: Up approximately 200% within the month, with a total market capitalization exceeding $1.7 billion and a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $100 million.

Support $Degen Payment and Tipping Applications

@farcaster_xyz: A protocol layer valued at $1 billion, with investments from Paradigm and A16z. @warpcast is built on this protocol.

What is Degen Chain?

  • Source: Layer 3 was launched on March 29th by DAO infrastructure service provider @syndicateio, built on Arbitrum Orbit, with the Base network as the settlement layer and AnyTrust as the DA layer.

  • Features: Specifically designed for the Degen community and $Degen, supporting community rewards, payments, gaming, etc., at low cost.

  • TVL: Surpassed tens of millions of dollars within two days, with $Degen being the native gas token of the chain.

How To Enter Degen Chain Trading? 4 Steps

  1. Go to http://chainlist.org and search for Degen Chain to connect your wallet.

  2. Alternatively, customize in MetaMask:

  • Cross-chain to Degen Chain

Utilize https://bridge.degen.tips, supporting chains like Base, OP, etc., to swap Degen, USDC, wETH, etc., into $Degen. The cross-back process takes approximately 7 days.

Other Resources:

Check Market Data https://dexscreener.com/degenchain Block Explorer https://explorer.degen.tips

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