The crypto space is always full of surprises, and right now, there's some exciting chatter about a possible airdrop from Base that could shake things up for meme tokens on Zora. A recent thread on X from @StarPlatinumSOL has got everyone talking, speculating if celebrity-backed tokens might get a nice boost if the rumors pan out.

For those new to this, Base is Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network, designed to make transactions faster and cheaper while keeping things secure. Zora, built on Base, is a decentralized social platform where creators can mint their own tokens—think of them as personalized meme coins or content coins that fans can buy and trade. It's a fun way for artists, influencers, and yes, celebrities to engage with their communities and potentially earn from their content.

The thread highlights how these celebrity tokens on Zora could be in line for rewards if Base decides to drop some tokens on early adopters and creators. Here's what @StarPlatinumSOL shared:

If the rumors about Zora and a possible Base airdrop are true

These celebrity tokens could see a reward:

• Alabama Barker

• ATH: $68K → Current: $41K

• Tyson Fury

• ATH: $400K → Current: $237K

• Johnny Sins

• ATH: $692K → Current: $11K

• Alisha Lehmann

• ATH: $50K → Current: <$1K

Most of them were brought to the platform by Sahil.

So there’s a chance he could also get a reward if the rumors are true.

Do you think Base will give a big portion to creators on Zora?

These numbers refer to the all-time high (ATH) and current market caps of these tokens, showing how volatile the meme coin world can be. Johnny Sins' token, for example, peaked at nearly $700K but has since dropped sharply—classic meme coin behavior where hype drives prices up and then reality sets in.

The rumors kicked off from tweets by Jesse Pollak, the head of Base, who posted cryptic messages like "Create and you will be rewarded" and "Build and you will be rewarded." This has fueled speculation that Base is gearing up for its own network token launch, complete with an airdrop to incentivize activity on the chain. According to reports, Base has been exploring a network token, which could include rewards for Zora users since the platform has driven a ton of token minting on Base— even surpassing Solana in daily creations at one point.

Sahil, mentioned in the thread, is a key figure here. He's known for bringing high-profile celebrities into the crypto space by helping them launch tokens on platforms like Zora. However, it's not all smooth sailing—Sahil has a controversial history, with allegations of involvement in rug pulls (where developers dump tokens after hype builds, leaving investors high and dry). For instance, the Tyson Fury token was linked to such issues, leading Zora to update its guidelines and even suspend some accounts. Despite the drama, if Base rewards go through, Sahil and these celeb tokens could still benefit, highlighting the wild, high-risk nature of meme coins.

Community reactions in the thread are mixed. One user joked about Johnny Sins getting more airdrop than them, while others pointed out other Base apps like FantasyTop or Ethos that might also qualify. There's debate on whether Base should prioritize early creators or current activity, and some worry it could encourage bad actors to farm rewards without building real value.

What does this mean for meme token enthusiasts? If the airdrop happens, it could inject fresh capital into Zora's ecosystem, potentially reviving some of these celebrity tokens and attracting more stars to launch their own. It's a reminder that in blockchain, building and creating can pay off—literally. But as always, do your own research; meme coins are speculative and can rug at any time.

For more on Zora's own token and past airdrops, check out this guide to $ZORA. Stay tuned to Meme Insider for the latest on meme tokens and blockchain trends!