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Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Neel Rao, a former Google engineer, launched Fartcoin (FART) in 2018 as a joke to learn how to code Ethereum smart contracts using Solidity. The idea was absurd by design: before blockchain, farts were centralized. Neel\u2019s mission was to decentralize flatulence forever, by linking Ethereum GAS fees to each FART.<\/p>\n After its creation, the coin sat idle and forgotten inside a smart contract. That changed in late 2024, when a new Fartcoin surfaced\u2014this time on the Solana network and, notably, built using AI.<\/p>\n One crypto sleuth known as \u201cgoatishduck\u201d dug into the matter and found something surprising: the newer token was not the original. In fact, the real Fartcoin had been created nearly seven years earlier. \u201cThe original Fartcoin is superior to its contemporary counterpart,\u201d he posted after verifying its origins.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Soon, a group of crypto fans pooled liquidity and began trading FART on decentralized exchanges. As trading activity picked up, something unexpected happened\u2014Neel started earning ETH. Even though he held no FART himself, the smart contract was designed to store ETH sent by buyers in exchange for tokens, and Neel had the keys. A post on X eventually led him to discover that over 100 ETH, roughly $400,000<\/a><\/strong>, had piled up in his contract wallet.<\/p>\n As more AI-generated meme coins appear, the original Fartcoin\u2019s comeback reflects a broader question in crypto today: what makes a meme coin meaningful? Community-driven tokens like Dogecoin built their value on grassroots engagement. AI-created projects often lack that spark.<\/p>\n While the knockoff Fartcoin on Solana reached a $2 billion valuation at its peak, many investors may not realize they are buying the wrong coin. The older Ethereum version has history, humor, and a human origin story\u2014something copycat coins struggle to replicate.<\/p>\n With more than 3.5 million tokens now in circulation, the crypto world is flooded with duplicates and low-effort spin-offs. Transparency and originality are becoming harder to find, which makes authentic projects like the OG Fartcoin stand out even more.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n \t\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n One of the most talked-about features of the original Fartcoin is \u201cSendFart.\u201d It allows users to send one FART back into the liquidity pool along with a custom message. Every message is recorded in a public \u201cfart log,\u201d blending entertainment with community engagement.<\/p>\n — FartCoinOfETH (@FartCoinOfETHOG) June 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n It is this quirky mix of functionality and humor that has helped Fartcoin stay relevant\u2014even years after its quiet creation.<\/p>\n If you are curious about joining in, Fartcoin is now tradable on platforms like Dextools<\/a>, Dexscreener<\/a>, and Sushiswap<\/a>. Community discussions\u2014and fart jokes\u2014take place on Discord<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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\n\t\t<\/p>\nAuthenticity Matters<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t<\/p>\nA Closer Look at FART\u2019s Unique Features<\/h2>\n
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https:\/\/t.co\/b3W5gyXsaw<\/a><\/p>\nWhere to Join the Fartcoin Community<\/h2>\n