If you've been around the crypto block for a while, especially on BNB Chain, you know how far things have come. Recently, the official BNB Chain account sparked a wave of nostalgia with a simple question: "BNB OGs: What’s the first dApp you ever used on BNB Chain?" The responses poured in, painting a picture of the ecosystem's early days and its evolution into a hub for everything from DeFi staples to buzzing meme tokens.

For those new to the scene, a dApp—or decentralized application—is basically a program that runs on a blockchain like BNB Chain, offering services without a central authority. Think of it as apps on your phone, but powered by crypto tech for more transparency and user control.

The tweet quickly turned into a community flashback session. One of the most common shouts was for PancakeSwap, the go-to decentralized exchange (DEX) where many traders first dipped their toes into swapping tokens. Users like @_BabyBuilder and @MoonProjectBNB reminisced about starting with PancakeSwap, often for buying memes or other assets. It's no surprise—PancakeSwap has been a cornerstone since BNB Chain's early boom, known for its low fees and user-friendly interface.

Other replies brought up gems like Bogged Finance, mentioned by @_Totakekebsc and @BenTodar. Bogged was an early analytics and trading tool that helped OGs (original gangsters, aka long-time users) navigate the chain's DeFi landscape. It's a nod to how tools like this paved the way for more sophisticated platforms today.

Tying into the meme token world we love here at Meme Insider, several responses highlighted projects that blend nostalgia with current hype. For instance, @musheeeey_ and @mazze44595 pointed to the SafeMoon Staking dApp, part of the $SMOON ecosystem. SafeMoon, a classic meme token with reflections (automatic rewards to holders), has evolved with staking features to keep the community engaged. They even referenced a recent BNB Chain blog post featuring it among the newest dApps.

Then there's @Gorilla_CTO shouting out Gorilla, a meme token symbolizing retail investors uniting against market giants. They linked back to their own post about going live on BNB Chain's DappBay, a directory that helps users discover new projects. Gorilla's mantra—"Make BNB Great Together"—resonates with the community spirit in the replies.

And don't miss @palubsc's reply, featuring Palu, another meme token with ties to Binance and the broader ecosystem. They shared an image of their early PancakeSwap adventures in buying memes, capturing that thrill of discovery.

This thread isn't just chit-chat; it shows BNB Chain's growth from basic swaps to a vibrant playground for meme tokens. Projects like these often start as fun experiments but can build real communities and utilities, like staking or governance. If you're a blockchain practitioner looking to level up, threads like this are gold for understanding user journeys and spotting trends.

What's your first BNB Chain dApp memory? Jump into the conversation on X and share. As meme tokens continue to evolve on chains like BNB, staying tuned to community vibes is key to catching the next big thing.