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# Intro to the Winkies

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For information, here is the address of the Winkies ($WNK) on the BASE blockchain

*  0xbf82115918a88e2120c0f73d99ccd8f95c301b59
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The Winkies ($WNK) are our digital currency, which can be used as currency of value in The Winkyverse.

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It’s an **ERC-20 Token** based on the BASE blockchain.
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The Winkies can be used to:

* Fuel the educational hub – Get a dynamic discount on the FIAT price.
  * Purchase educational content, avatars...
* Through our Telegram app:&#x20;
  * In-app purchases generate buyback.
  * Reward airdrops for active and engaged members
* Strategic FEES acquisition (See Tokenomics)
* Linked to an AI Agent
* Deflationnary token – 1% of each DEX sale is burned, reducing supply over time.
* WNK buy back
  * Each FIAT transaction will generate a percentage of WNK buyback, ensuring the project's sustainability and the token's viability.
  * &#x20;1% of Winkyverse revenue (B2C & B2B) minimum will go to buybacks, with potential adjustments over time.