Meme Insider
MOONKIN is an Ethereum-based meme token that leans into crypto culture and gaming nostalgia. Inspired by the owl-like Moonkin character from World of Warcraft and amplified by a Vitalik Buterin mention, the project positions itself as a community-led, fun-first token with simple mechanics and no-frills trading.
Quick facts
- Symbol: MOONKIN
- Network: Ethereum (ERC-20)
- Contract: 0x968dc061290f76f90b3b939cc9380d47d79a54c5
- Decimals: 9
- Total/Max Supply: 420,690,000,000 (420.69B)
- Taxes: 0% buy/sell per the project’s site
- Liquidity: Reported “burned” (intended to mitigate rug-pull risk)
- Primary pair: MOONKIN/WETH (Uniswap)
What it is (and what it isn’t)
MOONKIN is a meme token with a community-first angle—think crypto owls, shitposts, and diamond hands. There’s no formal whitepaper or utility roadmap publicly available; value is driven by narrative, community activity, and market sentiment rather than on-chain revenue or protocol fees.
There’s occasional confusion with BNB Chain: the address above is Ethereum-only. A separate BNB token named “Moonkin Inu” exists at a different address (0x11ab0fca0bc737105bb14e74fcc5f82b40396ede). Always verify you’re using the ETH contract when trading.
Tokenomics at a glance
- Supply: Fixed at 420.69B (fully circulating; negligible burns reported)
- Holders: ~2,590 addresses (snapshot; changes over time)
- Concentration: Top 10 wallets hold ~26.5% (moderate concentration typical of meme coins)
- Fees: 0% trading tax encourages volume and ease of swapping
- Design: No staking, farming, or emissions; simple ERC-20 logic
Market overview
Like most meme tokens, MOONKIN is volatile with varying quotes across trackers due to liquidity depth and pool fragmentation.
- Price and market cap: Roughly $1M–$4M market cap depending on data source and time
- Liquidity: ~${196K}–$525K reported on different dashboards
- ATH: Around $0.000018–$0.000020 (April 2025 range reported)
- Volume: Swings from tens of thousands to low millions daily on peak days
For live charts and pools, check:
Where to trade MOONKIN
MOONKIN trades primarily on Ethereum DEXs, with some CEX support.
- DEXs: Uniswap V2/V3, SushiSwap, 1inch
- CEX: LBank
- Pro tooling and quick trading: GMGN.AI MOONKIN page
Tips to buy on a DEX:
- Install a wallet like MetaMask (or multi-chain wallets such as Bitget Wallet or Phantom).
- Add MOONKIN by pasting the contract: 0x968dc061290f76f90b3b939cc9380d47d79a54c5.
- Swap ETH for MOONKIN on Uniswap; keep some ETH for gas.
- If liquidity is thin, set a slightly higher slippage and use reasonable order sizes to reduce price impact.
Always double-check the contract address and pool before swapping.
Security and audits
- Contract: Verified on Etherscan; standard ERC-20 build (Solidity v0.8.x)
- Quick scans: TokenSniffer ~80/100 (mixed flags), Honeypot.is “no issues” at time of checks
- Liquidity: Labeled “burned” by the project—commonly used to boost trust by reducing rug risk
- Caveats: No major audit from firms like SlowMist or Hacken was found; some sites mark it “unverified/with warnings.” Treat basic scanners as preliminary only.
Security best practices:
- Interact only with the official ETH address.
- Prefer established DEX routers and verified pools.
- Start with small test swaps; watch for abnormal slippage or transfer failures.
Community and socials
MOONKIN leans into community memes and banter. Notable links:
- X (Twitter): @moonkin_eth
- Telegram: t.me/moonkineth
Community notes: Reports mention a “community takeover” around March 31, 2025. As with most meme coins, momentum often hinges on social media activity and market mood.
ETH vs. BNB confusion (read this before you trade)
- This page covers MOONKIN on Ethereum: 0x968dc061290f76f90b3b939cc9380d47d79a54c5.
- A different BNB Chain token named “Moonkin Inu” exists here: BscScan link.
- Always match chain + contract before swapping to avoid fake or unrelated tokens.
Risks to consider
- Volatility: Double-digit intraday moves are common for meme tokens.
- Liquidity: Thin pools can cause large price impact and price discrepancies across trackers.
- Concentration: A handful of wallets control a meaningful share.
- Utility: MOONKIN is narrative-driven; there’s no clear intrinsic utility beyond trading and community.
Only risk what you can afford to lose, and do your own research.
Useful links
- Contract and holders: Etherscan
- DEX trading: Uniswap
- Aggregator: 1inch
- Centralized market: LBank
- Pro dashboard/trading: GMGN.AI MOONKIN
Note: Metrics and listings change quickly. Check multiple sources for live data before making decisions.
