Runner
Base
2023
Friend.tech Social Token Summer
Friend.tech popularized social trading keys on Base, showcasing L2 onboarding and viral fee generation.
Event date: 2023-08-12
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Key Facts
Peak metric$1M+ protocol fees/day
OutcomeCopycats and debates on sustainability
ChainBase
Year2023
Typerunner
Tags
socialfi
l2
onboarding
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