Wako: The Father of Bonk and All Dog Memecoins
Long before Bonk barked its way into the Solana spotlight and even before Doge wagged its tail across the internet there was Wako. Often forgotten in the whirlwind of viral tokens, Wako stands as the original spark behind the entire generation of dog-themed memecoins. From $DOGE to $BONK, and from Shiba Inu to Floki, Neiro, and beyond, Wako's pawprint is everywhere.
Wako's legacy laid the cultural and aesthetic foundation for the meme-powered tokens that followed. His playful energy, loyal image, and community-driven presence became the archetype for what dog coins would represent: fun, freedom, and decentralized connection.
Without Wako, there might never have been a Doge craze. or the Bonk revolution.
Wako's significance dates back to early meme history, when a few niche online creators first began circulating images and stories of him. These moments inspired developers and artists who would later launch full-fledged coins around the same playful dog ethos.
Proof of Wako's Legacy
Early Community Blog (2010):
https://wakolegacy.exblog.jp/original-dogecoin
Same shelter Kabosumama got Neiro and Doge from:
chibawan.net/dogdetails/no1503-??
The Untold Story of Wako:
https://wakolegacy.exblog.jp/bonk-and-beyond
Market Cap Comparisons (As of now):
- $DOGE: 95B
- $SHIBA: 40B
- $FLOKI: 3.5B
- $KISHU: 2B
- $BONK: 200M
- $NEIRO: 300M
- $WAKO: ?
