SKI Mask Dog history
Origin story, community takeover, and the moments $SKI broke into mainstream crypto media.
- 2024
Token launch on Base
Original $SKI token deployed on Coinbase's Base L2 with 1B fixed supply.
- 2024
Original dev exits
Developer steps away. Holders organise the community takeover.
- 2025
CTO consolidates
Renounced contract confirmed, LP burned, marketing and listings driven by community ops.
- 2025
Mainstream coverage begins
99Bitcoins, Binance Square, Crypto News AU and others publish $SKI analysis.
- 2025
Congressional disclosure
US Congressman Mike Collins discloses $30K $SKI position. Decrypt, Yahoo Finance, Investing.com cover the story.
- 2026
Supercycle positioning
$SKI named in Zypto's Top 7 Base Memecoins to Watch and CMC Academy's supercycle roundup.
FAQ
Where did SKI Mask Dog come from?
$SKI launched on Base as a tribute to the masked-dog meme that went viral on crypto Twitter. After the original developer exited, the community took over operations — making it a true CTO.
What is a CTO in crypto?
Community Takeover. When a project's original developer abandons or exits, holders self-organise to run marketing, listings and ops. CTOs often outperform because incentives are aligned with holders.
Why did a US Congressman buy $SKI?
Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10) disclosed a $30K position in $SKI under the STOCK Act. The disclosure was widely covered by Decrypt, Yahoo Finance, Investing.com and TheStreet, putting $SKI in front of TradFi audiences.