FAQ
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Whether you’re new to Based Monsta or just looking to brush up, this FAQ is your go-to guide for everything degen.
General Questions
Q: What is Based Monsta? A: Based Monsta is a memecoin powerhouse built on Base Chain. It combines deflationary tokenomics, vault rewards, and gamified engagement to create a dynamic and rewarding ecosystem.
Q: Why Base Chain? A: Base Chain delivers low fees, lightning-fast transactions, and seamless EVM compatibility—perfect for degens who want maximum gains with minimal friction.
Q: What’s with the 12-month cycle? A: Every year, Based Monsta runs a new vault cycle. At the end of each 12-month cycle:
We take a snapshot of holder balances
Holders who burn the exact snapshot amount during the claim window can claim their share of that cycle’s vault
Any unclaimed portion of the vault rolls forward into the next cycle’s vault
The token itself ($MONSTA) does not reset or get replaced with a new token each cycle—only the vault accounting and claim window reset.
Q: How many $MONSTA tokens are there? A: The total supply is fixed at 10,000,000,000 $MONSTA.
Q: What are the transaction taxes? A: Taxes are set at 3% for buys and 3% for sells:
Buy Tax (3%): All goes to the vault to stack rewards.
Sell Tax (3%): 2% to the vault and 1% burned for deflation.
Q: What happens if I don’t burn my tokens during the burn-to-claim event? A: You have a choice every cycle:
Burn your tokens during the claim window to take your share of that cycle’s vault (and for Cycle 1 only, the C2 airdrop), or
Keep your tokens and skip the claim.
To claim, you must burn the exact amount recorded for you at the snapshot. If you don’t complete that full burn before the claim window closes:
You forfeit your vault share claim for that cycle
Your entire share of that cycle’s vault is treated as unclaimed and rolls into the next cycle’s vault for remaining holders
You can continue to hold or trade your $MONSTA—there is no trading cutoff
If you hold your tokens, they can still be used in future cycle snapshots and claims.
Q: Is there an airdrop? A: Yes, but only once:
Between Cycle 1 and Cycle 2, there is a one-time $MONSTA airdrop for Cycle 1 burn participants, funded from a dedicated C2 airdrop pool of 1 Billion tokens (1,000,000,000).
Your share of this pool is proportional to how many tokens you burn compared to the total burned in the C1 burn window.
There are no additional MONSTA airdrops promised for later cycles—after Cycle 2, it’s all about the vault, rollover, and yield.
Q: What’s the difference between the Primary Vault and Bonus Vault? A:
The Primary Vault exists every cycle and rewards holders based on the amount of $MONSTA they hold at snapshot and then fully burn during the claim window.
The Bonus Vault is a Cycle 1-only pool reserved for those who collect all 12 Vault Key NFTs during Cycle 1.
After Cycle 1:
There is no new Bonus Vault in future cycles
Any unallocated C1 Bonus Vault value (from Keys that never formed full sets) rolls into the Cycle 2 Primary Vault
Q: How do I claim rewards from the vaults? A:
Primary Vault (every cycle): At the end of each cycle, you can burn your $MONSTA only if you burn the full amount recorded for you at snapshot through the dApp.
If the snapshot shows you with 5,000,000 MONSTA, you must burn all 5,000,000 to receive your share of that cycle’s Primary Vault.
If you burn less than your snapshot amount, you do not qualify for that cycle’s vault claim, and your entire share of that cycle’s vault is treated as unclaimed and rolls into the next cycle’s vault.
Bonus Vault (Cycle 1 only): For Cycle 1, if you hold a complete set of all 12 Vault Key NFTs at the snapshot, you don’t need to do anything—your share of the C1 Bonus Vault will be airdropped automatically to the wallet that held the full set(s) at snapshot time. All rewards will be distributed within 7 days of the snapshot.
There is no Bonus Vault in Cycle 2 and beyond.
Q: What are Vault Key NFTs? A: Vault Keys are a set of 12 NFTs that were available to mint during Cycle 1. Collecting all 12 in a single wallet by the Cycle 1 snapshot makes you eligible for a share of the Cycle 1 Bonus Vault, which is distributed via airdrop.
After Cycle 1:
No new Keys will be minted
Keys have no further reward utility
They remain as collectibles and proof you were part of the original game
Q: What if I miss a Vault Key? A: For Cycle 1, your only option is to hunt the missing Keys on official secondary marketplaces and complete your set before the Cycle 1 snapshot. After the snapshot, your Key holdings no longer affect vault rewards (but still flex your OG status).
Q: What happens to the fees from Vault Key mints? A: Mint fees were fed back into the ecosystem to reward holders and support the project. Across Cycle 1, fees were used for things like:
Funding the Cycle 1 Bonus Vault
Occasional random minter rewards
Buybacks and/or burns of $MONSTA
Treasury / operations costs (infra, tools, etc.)
The exact split could vary by drop, but every mint helps pump the ecosystem. Read more about the Keys to the Vault bonus game.
Q: How do Keys actually pay out rewards? A: At the Cycle 1 snapshot, we record which wallets hold complete Key sets (all 12 Keys). After that:
We calculate how many full sets each wallet holds
Split the C1 Bonus Vault equally across all full sets
Airdrop each wallet its share directly
You don’t have to connect a wallet or press any button. If your wallet held at least one full set at snapshot, you’ll get the airdrop when distribution happens.
Still have questions?
Keep an eye on our official announcement channels and socials (X/Twitter, etc.) for updates, or reach out through our listed community channels. Let’s get Based. 🧪🧬
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