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ZORA, the content coin protocol powering parts of the new
Base App, has surged amid soaring creator token activity and a public debate between Base and
Solana leaders over tokenized social engagement.
What’s the Scoop?
- Token Price Surge: ZORA has climbed over 840% this month, with one-week gains exceeding 140%.
- Content Coin Activity: Daily minting activity on
Zora jumped to 10,000–15,000 tokens, peaking at over 38,000 post Base App rebrand. ZORA’s daily trading volume rose from around $1 million to more than $6 million, with market cap crossing $200 million. - Executive Clash: Solana co-founder
Anatoly Yakovenko criticized creator coins as “digital slop,” with Base’s
Jesse Pollak tweeting his defenses of the coins heavily over the weekend.