# ZORA Token Surges Over Weekend Amid 'Creator Coin' Frenzy

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Jul 28, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/zora-token-surges-over-weekend-amid-creator-coin-frenzy*

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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.
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