Samoyedcoin
Samoyedcoin (SAMO) is a dog-themed memecoin that launched in 2021 and operates on the Solana blockchain. [1][2]
Overview
The SAMO meme token uses the Samoyed, one of the 14 ancient dog breeds most similar to wolves, as their mascot. [1][2]
Using marketing strategies and a variety of other tactics, the Samoyedcoin team helps educate and onboard people into the Solana community. Samoyedcoin’s active fanbase is called the Samo Famo. [3]
According to the Samoyedcoin's whitepaper[4], its vision is to:
Accelerate the adoption, development, and growth of the Solana ecosystem.
Mission: Establish Samoyedcoin as Solana’s ambassador by pushing the limits of what’s possible for a Web 3.0 community
Strategy: Provide market participants with the knowledge, resources, and community to better navigate Solana, crypto, and life.[4]
Samoyedcoin's partners include ATEN, BETDEX, Step, and StrikeX Wallet. [1]
History & Tokenomics
The founders of Samoyedcoin, known by the pseudonyms smsl and Hot Onion, remain anonymous. Their interest in Solana's technological advancements prompted the creation of a meme project. [3]
In April 2021, SAMO was created with a maximum supply of 14 billion. 66.1% of SAMO was allocated to burns, 14.4% for airdrops, 10% for marketing, 5.6% for gradual release, 3.9% for the core team. [4]
Samoyedcoin operates on Solana, a smart contract blockchain founded by Anatoly Yakovenko. Solana utilizes a unique transaction verification approach, combining proof of stake with its proprietary system, proof of history. [5]
SAMO Airdrop for Saga Smartphone
In December 2023, Samoyed Coin (SAMO) announced it would be releasing an airdrop for Solana Saga smartphone holders. The Solana Saga smartphone is a crypto smartphone by Solana. The $SAMO airdrop was finally announced on January 8, 2024, alongside Saga Tools - a platform to let other Solana developers deploy airdrops and other benefits that are exclusively for owners of the Solana phone. [6][7]
Utility
SAMO can be used across various Solana-based platforms including Cropper Finance, Orca, Raydium, Solend, and Step Finance. Hodlers of SAMO can get exclusive access to VIP channels and events in the Discord channel, and may eventually be invited to join the SAMO DAO (decentralized autonomous organization). [1]