Hunter Biden launches LAPTOP memecoin on Base targeting TRUMP holders
Launch of LAPTOP token
Hunter Biden is set to release a new meme‑style cryptocurrency called “LAPTOP” on the Base network on September 9, 2026. The token is named after the laptop that was left at a Delaware repair shop in 2019 and later became part of a political controversy.
Key details
- The total supply is 1 billion LAPTOP tokens.
- Founders, including Biden, receive 30 % of the supply. These tokens are locked for six months and will vest over two years.
- 20 % of the tokens will be airdropped in two rounds to three groups: wallets that lost money on the TRUMP memecoin, Biden’s Substack newsletter subscribers, and a mailing list managed by video journalist Andrew Callaghan.
- Another 30 % is set to be burned (destroyed) if a list of 30 political and market events occur, such as a Democratic win in the 2028 U.S. election, Bitcoin reaching a new all‑time high, or LAPTOP’s market cap surpassing that of the TRUMP token.
- The launch will take place on Base, a Layer‑2 scaling solution for Ethereum that offers lower transaction fees.
Confirmed facts
The information comes from a CoinDesk report that cites a Wall Street Journal article. The report confirms the launch date, the token’s name, the total supply, the allocation percentages, and the burn‑condition triggers.
Open questions
The exact list of the 30 events that would trigger the token burn has not been detailed in the source. It is also unclear how the airdrop amounts will be calculated for each eligible wallet.
Potential impact
The token’s design ties its fate to political outcomes and the performance of another meme token, TRUMP. This could attract investors who are interested in politically themed crypto projects, but it also adds uncertainty because the burn triggers depend on future events.
Next steps
On September 9, the LAPTOP token will be listed on Base. After the launch, the airdrop rounds will be carried out, and the burn conditions will be monitored as the specified events unfold.
