$GIVE - The World's First Proof-of-Giving Token
Version 1.0 | February 2026
The Give Experiment is a social experiment in transparent, verifiable generosity deployed on the Base blockchain. Unlike traditional charity tokens that promise future donations, The Give Experiment inverts the model entirely: we airdropped tokens to charities, celebrities, and crypto influencers before the public even knew we existed.
On Super Bowl Sunday 2026, the world will discover that hundreds of wallets already hold $GIVE tokens. The experiment then becomes: What will they do?
The cryptocurrency space has seen countless "charity tokens" that promise to donate a percentage of transactions or treasury funds to charitable causes. These promises are often vague, unverifiable, or simply never fulfilled. The Give Experiment takes the opposite approach:
| Traditional Charity Tokens | The Give Experiment |
|---|---|
| Promise donations in the future | Donations already made before launch |
| Trust required | On-chain verifiable |
| Team controls charity funds | Charities control their own tokens |
| Donations depend on team action | Charities act independently |
| Vague commitments | Transparent, immutable record |
Every airdrop is visible on-chain. Every recipient wallet can be verified. There are no promises to trust - only actions to observe.
The Give Experiment asks a fundamental question about human nature and the relationship between wealth, influence, and generosity:
"When given unexpected wealth with no strings attached, what will people do?"
We airdropped tokens to three distinct groups:
The Give Experiment creates a public accountability mechanism. Every transaction is recorded. Every action (or inaction) becomes part of the permanent record.
| Token Name | The Give Experiment |
| Ticker Symbol | $GIVE |
| Blockchain | Base (Ethereum L2) |
| Total Supply | 1,000,000,000 (1 Billion) |
| Decimals | 18 |
| Contract Address | 0xc8e95d708e9e11b323df19f50cb1eb57b827878a |
| Token Standard | ERC-20 |
Most charities and DAOs with crypto wallets use Ethereum-based addresses. Base allows seamless airdrops to existing ETH wallets.
Significantly lower gas fees than mainnet, enabling cost-effective airdrops to hundreds of recipients.
As an Optimistic Rollup built on Ethereum, Base inherits Ethereum's security guarantees.
Rapid adoption with strong infrastructure support from Coinbase and the broader Ethereum ecosystem.
$GIVE is a standard ERC-20 token with:
This simplicity is intentional. The focus is on the social experiment, not complex tokenomics.
| Allocation | % | Tokens | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giving Block Reserve | 30% | 300,000,000 | Bridge to traditional charities |
| Charities & DAOs | 20% | 200,000,000 | Direct charitable impact |
| Liquidity Pool | 15% | 150,000,000 | Trading infrastructure |
| Buffer (Future Use) | 15% | 150,000,000 | Future reveals & operations |
| Celebrities | 10% | 100,000,000 | Social experiment / influence |
| Crypto Influencers | 10% | 100,000,000 | Community engagement |
The largest allocation goes directly to charitable organizations and public goods DAOs. These are organizations with verified, self-custody crypto wallets.
Gitcoin Grants Treasury, Protocol Guild, Optimism RetroPGF, Octant (Golem Foundation)
Giveth, Endaoment, Nouns DAO, MoonDAO, KlimaDAO
ENS DAO, Uniswap Grants, Aave Grants DAO, Compound Grants, Arbitrum Foundation
Ethereum Foundation, EF Ecosystem Support, Flashbots, L2Beat
EFF, Tor Project, Coin Center, Bankless DAO, DeveloperDAO
UNICEF CryptoFund, GiveDirectly, Unchain Fund, VitaDAO, LabDAO, AthenaDAO, Internet Archive, Wikimedia
Verified celebrity wallets receive tokens. These are public figures whose actions carry significant cultural weight and media attention.
Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki, Paris Hilton, Deadmau5, Grimes, Timbaland, Eminem, Justin Bieber
Shaquille O'Neal, Tom Brady, Steph Curry, Serena Williams, Odell Beckham Jr.
Jimmy Fallon, Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Seth Green
Mark Cuban, Gary Vaynerchuk, Logan Paul, Mr. Beast
Celebrities create news. Every action they take with $GIVE becomes a potential story that drives attention to the experiment and the charities involved.
Crypto-native voices who shape community sentiment and discussion.
Vitalik Buterin, Sassal / Daily Gwei, Cobie, Andre Cronje
Punk6529, XCOPY, Pranksy, Beeple
Ryan Sean Adams, David Hoffman, Laura Shin, Anthony Pompliano
Tetranode, DeFi Dad, DegenSpartan, Hsaka, Loomdart
A dedicated allocation reserved for The Giving Block, the largest crypto donation platform connecting 2,000+ charities to cryptocurrency donors.
The Giving Block uses custodial wallets - charities cannot receive direct airdrops through their platform. This reserve creates an incentive mechanism. See Section 4 for the complete mechanism.
Paired with ETH on Uniswap on Base.
A reserve for operational needs and future developments.
The Giving Block is the dominant platform for crypto charitable giving, partnering with over 2,000 charities including American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Save the Children, St. Jude, Habitat for Humanity, World Wildlife Fund, and many more.
However, The Giving Block uses a custodial model: donations go to intermediary wallets, are converted to fiat, and distributed to charities. This means charities on their platform do not have direct crypto wallets we can airdrop to.
300M $GIVE allocated to a public reserve wallet. Clearly labeled and trackable.
We publicly challenge The Giving Block to add $GIVE support. When they do, the reserve transfers to their platform.
Influencers and celebrities donate to the reserve. Each donation is tracked on the Generosity Leaderboard.
A public, real-time ranking of contributions to The Giving Block Reserve:
| Extraction Method | The Give Experiment |
|---|---|
| Team token allocation | 0% |
| Transaction taxes | 0% |
| Presale/Private sale | None |
| Treasury selling | No treasury to sell |
| Reflection/Rebase mechanics | None |
Revenue comes from attention, not from token holders:
Carefully curated, non-intrusive ads. Crypto-relevant sponsors. CPM-based revenue model.
Featured charity spotlights and partner integrations. Clearly labeled as sponsored.
Real-time notifications, advanced analytics, and API access.
The social experiment creates compelling content for streaming, books, and articles.
We succeed when the project gets attention. Attention comes from interesting outcomes that benefit charities.
Revenue not dependent on new buyers. Can operate long-term regardless of token price.
No hidden extraction. No surprise sells. No team wallet monitoring required.
When people receive unexpected wealth with no strings attached, what do they do?
Does public accountability change behavior around generosity?
Do crypto influencers who advocate for public goods actually support them?
How do different charitable organizations handle unexpected crypto assets?
| Action | Definition | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| HOLD | No transfer activity | Waiting, investigating, or ignoring |
| SELL | Transferred to exchange or swap | Converting to other assets |
| DONATE | Transferred to Giving Block Reserve | Giving forward |
| TRANSFER | Moved to another wallet | Consolidation or distribution |
| ENGAGE | Public acknowledgment | Active participation in experiment |
Organization must control their own private keys. No custodial solutions.
Published on official website or listed on verified donation platform.
Established track record, transparent operations, recognized status.
| Category | Rationale |
|---|---|
| Public Goods Funding | Direct crypto ecosystem impact |
| Crypto-Native DAOs | Sophisticated crypto handling |
| Protocol Treasuries | Large reach, established infrastructure |
| Digital Rights | Aligned with crypto values |
| Humanitarian | Broad appeal, clear impact |
| Science/Research DAOs | Innovation focus |
| Open Source | Foundational internet infrastructure |
Public ENS domain clearly associated with individual. Examples: vitalik.eth, steveaoki.eth, garyvee.eth
Wallet address shared by individual on verified social media. Blue-check/verified account required.
On-chain transactions linked to known identity. Multiple transactions creating pattern of ownership.
Multiple reputable sources confirm wallet ownership. News articles, interviews, public statements.
Monitor recipient actions, track media coverage, update Generosity Leaderboard, document celebrity/influencer responses, and build case studies.
Convince The Giving Block to add $GIVE support. Build reserve through influencer donations, demonstrate legitimate community, present data on token stability.
Maintain dashboard as permanent record, publish periodic "State of the Experiment" reports, explore expansion to additional recipients, document learnings.
This is an experimental project.
$GIVE tokens have no intrinsic value and should not be considered an investment.
The Give Experiment tests a simple but powerful idea:
"What if we just... gave?"
No promises. No complicated mechanics. No extraction from holders. Just a straightforward distribution to people and organizations we believe deserve support, followed by watching what happens.
We invite the crypto community, the charitable sector, and the general public to watch this experiment unfold. Every action is visible. Every decision becomes data. Together, we learn something about generosity, accountability, and human nature.
Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 $GIVE Distribution: ================================ Giving Block Reserve 30% 300,000,000 Charities & DAOs 20% 200,000,000 Liquidity Pool 15% 150,000,000 Buffer (Future Use) 15% 150,000,000 Celebrities 10% 100,000,000 Crypto Influencers 10% 100,000,000 ================================ Team Allocation 0% 0 Transaction Tax 0% --
| Allocation | Address | Lock Status |
|---|---|---|
| Token Contract | 0xc8e95d708e9e11b323df19f50cb1eb57b827878a | -- |
| Giving Block Reserve | 0x34240751f6BeB4E32187B23Bd5abbC7CeBD06977 | Unlocked (claimable) |
The Give Experiment - February 2026
This document is for informational purposes only. $GIVE is a social experiment, not a financial product. Always do your own research. Not financial advice.
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