What is Badchain?
A satirical Solana Layer 2 (SVM) blockchain, mocking the proliferation of Layer 1/2s with meme-inspired mechanics, gamification, and engaging DeFi features that deliver real utility.
Badchain is a product of Bandit, a decentralized quest platform with:
- 50+ B2B customers (incl. Brave, Bonk, Astar, Shardeum)
- 1M+ wallets connected
- 20+ chains supported
badSOL serves as the lifeblood of Badchain’s ecosystem—powering transactions, fueling engagement, and driving retail adoption through Bandit’s AI-driven growth tools and viral campaign strategies.
It’s where chaos meets opportunity, and every interaction becomes a game of “Where will it go?”
badSOL: Badchain’s Gas Token
First-ever LST as a Gas Token: badSOL represents SOL staked on Solana mainnet and acts as the gas token of Badchain.
Core Utilities:
- Gas Token of Badchain: Facilitates transactions, gas fees, and validator incentives.
- Gateway to Chaos: Bridging badSOL grants access to Badchain’s unpredictable reward-packed systems.
- Earn $tooBAD: badSOL stakers earn $tooBAD tokens, powering the reward mechanisms and encouraging viral engagement across the ecosystem.
- Retail User Acquisition via Bandit: badSOL becomes a key driver in Bandit’s campaigns, bringing token holders into retail-focused viral reward programs.
How Rewards unfold on Badchain?
BAD Behaviour: Chaos Meets Opportunity
- $tooBAD Transfers: Token transfers may land in random wallets, gamifying every transaction.
- Raffle Tickets: Every interaction earns a raffle ticket for weekly reward draws.
- Reward Pool: 50% of transaction fees are funneled into a weekly reward pool, fueling excitement and engagement.
- Validator Rewards: 50% of fees go to validators, ensuring stability and performance.
- Rollover Rewards: Unclaimed rewards roll into the next cycle, compounding future prize pools.
Why Was Badchain Needed?
The blockchain space has become monotonous—stale mechanics, uninspired ecosystems, and lack of retail-friendly incentives. Badchain solves this with:
- Humor as Utility: Meme culture isn’t an afterthought; it’s foundational.
- Engaging Chaos: Randomized mechanics and raffle rewards create unpredictable adventures.
- Transparent Rewards: Every fee contributes directly to user incentives.
- Retail Access via Bandit: Badchain bridges the gap between Bandit’s AI-powered campaign tools and retail adoption.
badSOL isn’t just another token—it’s the bridge between Bandit and retail adoption, driving growth, engagement, and unstoppable chaos.
Let’s make Badchain x Bandit the playground where retail adoption meets meme culture at scale.
Why should badSOL be part of Sanctum’s ecosystem?
- Innovation and Diversity: badSOL introduces unique, meme-inspired mechanics that can attract a broader audience, enhancing the diversity and appeal of Sanctum’s LST offerings.
- Enhanced Liquidity: Integrating badSOL into Sanctum’s Infinity Pool can provide deeper liquidity, facilitating seamless swaps and trades, and contributing to the overall liquidity of the Solana ecosystem.
- Community Engagement: Badchain’s gamified and satirical approach can foster increased community participation, aligning with Sanctum’s goal of building a vibrant and engaged user base.
- Real Utility: Despite its satirical nature, badSOL offers tangible DeFi features, providing real utility that complements Sanctum’s vision of a comprehensive liquid staking ecosystem.
By incorporating badSOL, Sanctum can further its mission to create an inclusive and dynamic liquid staking environment on Solana, appealing to a wider range of users and use cases.