This article explains the Doodles token on Base (contract 0xa79290b63cb9c4bf25943a9f28b4662882222944), how it differs from the official Doodles ecosystem token, where people are trading it, and the risks you should consider before touching it.

• Quick take: This Doodles on Base is a meme-style ERC-20 token launched by an independent creator. It is not the official Doodles token. The official Doodles token is $DOOD on Solana.

• TL;DR risks: Early-stage meme coins can be extremely volatile and may have limited transparency. Treat this as high-risk/speculative.

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• What is Base?
Base is Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network built with the OP Stack from Optimism. It offers fast, low-fee transactions designed to make on-chain apps smoother for end users and developers. Learn more at base.org and the OP Stack.

• The official Doodles ecosystem vs. this token

• The blue-chip Doodles NFT collection began on Ethereum (10,000 PFPs famous for their colorful style).
• The official token of the Doodles ecosystem is $DOOD on Solana, launched May 9, 2025, with a 10B supply and utility across avatar customization (e.g., Doodles 2), governance, events, and DreamNet.
• Separately, Doodles has been expanding activity to Base (e.g., moving parts of the Stoodio platform and minting a commemorative open-edition on Zora).
• Important: the ERC-20 “doodles” token at 0xa7929…2944 on Base is not the official $DOOD.

• The Doodles token on Base (the meme coin)

• Symbol: doodles
• Contract: 0xa79290b63cb9c4bf25943a9f28b4662882222944
• Standard: ERC-20 on Base
• Supply: 1,000,000,000 tokens (reported)
• Early holder count: ~457 (early snapshot)
• Contract status: Verified on BaseScan; token reputation currently “Unknown” on BaseScan (meaning no established trust score yet)
• Vibe: Presented as an art/meme-style community token (“art popcorn,” “everyone can play”) — i.e., a meme coin, not a utility token with formal project docs.

• Market snapshot (dynamic, example data)

• A prior snapshot suggested a market cap around ~$2.36M when circulating supply was reported as 1B.
• As of Aug 15, 2025 (per GeckoTerminal): price ~$0.002395, +156% in 24h, with ~$1.5M 24h volume and thousands of trades.
• Interpretation: strong speculative activity and high volatility typical of meme tokens soon after launch. These moves can reverse quickly.

• Where people are trading it

• Uniswap V4 (Base) has active pools, visible via GeckoTerminal pool view.
• For a clean trading dashboard and on-chain analytics, you can also check the token page on GMGN: https://gmgn.ai/base/token/fV1R5sZ5_0xa79290b63cb9c4bf25943a9f28b4662882222944
  Tip: Always verify the contract address before swapping to avoid lookalike tokens.

• How to verify basics in minutes

• Contract and transactions: BaseScan
• Pools/liquidity trends: GeckoTerminal
• Check for red flags: concentration of top holders, sudden liquidity pulls, trading tax in the contract, and whether the contract is upgradable or can blacklist wallets.

• Why the confusion happens

• Brand adjacency: The name “doodles” references a famous NFT collection, creating quick recognition for a meme coin.
• Multi-chain footprint: The official Doodles brand uses Ethereum (PFPs), Solana ($DOOD), and Base (Stoodio expansion, mints). That multichain presence can mislead newcomers into assuming any “doodles” token on Base is official. It isn’t.

• Risk checklist (read this before you trade)

• Volatility: +100% days can be followed by -70% hours. Only risk what you can afford to lose.
• Liquidity: Thin or newly seeded pools can swing price hard. Confirm real, locked, or vested liquidity where possible.
• Reputation: BaseScan lists the token as “Unknown” — there’s no established track record.
• Transparency: No official website/whitepaper/socials at time of writing. Limited docs = limited accountability.
• Potential for copycats: Lookalike contracts can pop up; always match the exact address.
• Contract risks: Confirm trade taxes, mint/blacklist/owner controls. If you don’t read Solidity, rely on reputable scanners and community audits.

• Simple due-diligence flow

1. Confirm the exact contract address on BaseScan.
2. Review holders and recent transactions (large insider moves? heavy “Approve” activity?).
3. Inspect liquidity (is it deep enough for your size? Is liquidity locked?).
4. Test a tiny swap first; check for taxes/slippage/honeypot behavior.
5. Set tight risk limits and use stop-loss or alert tools; avoid leverage on meme coins.

• Context: Why Base is hot for memes
Base’s low fees and Coinbase integrations make it friendly for rapid-fire trading, small test transactions, and onboarding. That environment, plus vibrant social discovery, drives fast meme-token cycles on Base — great for experimentation, but also a magnet for copycats and hype. For a primer on how meme coins work, see our guide: What Are Meme Coins? An Insider’s Guide.

• Key links (bookmark these)

• Contract: 0xa79290b63cb9c4bf25943a9f28b4662882222944
• Pool analytics: GeckoTerminal (Uniswap V4 on Base)
• Uniswap: uniswap.org
• Official Doodles site: doodles.app
• Base network: base.org
• GMGN token page: https://gmgn.ai/base/token/fV1R5sZ5_0xa79290b63cb9c4bf25943a9f28b4662882222944

• Final word
This “doodles” ERC-20 on Base is a community/meme token and not the official Doodles $DOOD. The recent trading spikes suggest speculative interest, but the lack of established credibility and documentation means high risk. If you proceed, verify the address, start small, and plan for worst-case outcomes. Don’t invest more than you can afford to lose.