$CHILLGUY is a Solana base memecoin that was inspired by 'Just a Chill Guy', a character created by artist philb a.k.a. Phillip Banks.

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Chill Guy quickly reached memecoin status after being picked up on TikTok and reached a heightened levels of virality after International Men's Day on November 19th. Shortly after that, $CHILLGUY rose to become one of the most traded memecoins on Solana.

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Let's take a look at Chill Guy's origin story, how it went on to go viral and everything you need to know about the $CHILLGUY token.

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What is 'Just a Chill Guy'?

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'Just a Chill Guy' is a cartoon turned meme which was created by artist philb a.k.a. Phillip Banks. He released the design in October 2023 and it quickly became a local fan favorite. Over time it was picked up on social media and hit it's first viral moments.

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Fast forward a year later and Chill Guy has turned into a ultra popular meme with tens of millions of creators sharing it, one TikTok video has over 600+ million views on its own.

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Brands like the UFC, Chess.com, KFC and Mr. Beast to the NBA's Houston Rockets, NFL and UEFA Champions League have all jumped on the bandwagon. There is no shortage of crypto personalities to add to the Chill Guy roster either, figures like like Ansem, Mika, Farokh and Wizards of Soho were early adopters.

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What started in a corner of the internet with an artist's dedicated small community has grown to achieve global recognition and become a major brand of it's own.

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A meme is a unit of cultural transmission, analogous to a gene, that replicates itself as it spreads from mind to mind.

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Everywhere you turn from TikTok and Instagram to X and local news channels, Chill Guy is there to greet you with a warm smirk. The humanesque figure has an 'everyman' quality that has aided in its popularity.

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• The videos are often accompanied with Gia Margaret's song 'Hinoki Wood' playing in the background.

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philb affectionately titled the piece as "cgtlkdgaf" as an homage to the Chill Guy's original caption: chill guy that lowkey doesn't give a fuck

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my new character. his whole deal is he's a chill guy that lowkey doesn't give a fuck

philb October 3rd, 2023

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Many have compared Chill Guy to the equally famous 'shrugging shoulders' meme picturing Kevin James. Others compare him to Arthur, the most well known aardvark in the world.

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With all of the meme fueled attention, philb was recently inspired to launch a Chill Guy plushie doll on Makeshift.

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What is $CHILLGUY?

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$CHILLGUY is a Solana based memecoin that was inspired by the viral Chill Guy meme. The tokens were minted in October 2024 (a year after the character was released) using the pump.fun launchpad and is not directly related to the creator of Chill Guy.

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Within a month of going viral again, $CHILLGUY has secured a Top 300 market cap and is supported by all major trading platforms.

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• Circulating Supply: 999,965,233

• Total Supply: 999,965,233

• Max Supply: 1,000,000,000

• Token Address: Df6yfrKC8kZE3KNkrHERKzAetSxbrWeniQfyJY4Jpump

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Chill Guy is a meme character that's all about being super relaxed and not caring much about anything. His whole vibe is “lowkey” — meaning he's calm, casual, and doesn't make a big deal about stuff.

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Chill Guy's introduction to the crypto world may largely be responsible due to a post on X from El Salvadorian President, Nayib Bukele, an outspoken supporter of the blockchain. $CHILLGUY began to grow shortly after he posted the meme.

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The politician famously directed El Salvador to purchase BTC (Bitcoin) beginning in 2022 and since added 600 more BTC to their treasury. The recent spike in BTC price has netted them over $300M in total in profit.

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What is a memecoin?

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Meme coins are a type of cryptocurrency that emerge from popular internet memes, characters, people, or trends. There are thousands (if not tens of thousands) of legitimate memecoins with passionate holders that support their growth.

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Who is Phillip Banks?

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The artist known as philb (@PhillipBankss on X) is a prolific artist who has created hundreds of unique characters and built a dedicated fanbase. Their work is largely character driven and consists of a motley crew of animals, pop culture icons and fantastical creatures.

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• philb has been active for over a decade and has amassed a passionate following on Tumblr, X and Instagram.

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When philb revealed his new character in 2023 he had no inkling that it would go on to become one of the internet's most viral memes of the season.‍

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