The 中 (Zhong) Experiment: A Community-Driven Model for Onchain Growth on Base Part I: The Role of a Community Token in Building Onchain Communities In every thriving community, members participate not only by contributing content but also by sharing in the value they collectively create. On @base, this principle can now be implemented directly through the creator coins and post coins pairing mechanism on the @baseapp. Each user can pair a token with their posts. Whenever their posts are traded, the creator receives a share of the trading fees (currently 0.5%), and a portion of those fees flows back into the paired token. This means that content creation and token value growth become mutually reinforcing. If a community collectively adopts one token as its community coin, all posts created by its members amplify the visibility, activity, and ultimately the value of that shared asset. This creates a powerful flywheel: Onboard more creators → more content → greater community mindshare → higher token value → higher creator rewards → more creators. Creators benefit in three ways: - Creator rewards from post trades. - Growth of the community coin they adopt. - Growth of the Base ecosystem and its underlying assets. This alignment of incentives forms the foundation for sustainable, decentralized community growth - a truly onchain social economy. Part II: Building the Community of 中 2.1 The Meaning and Spirit of 中 “中” (Zhong) is one of the most elegant and profound Chinese characters. In its earliest form on oracle bones, it depicted a flag placed at the center - a symbol of gathering, where people from all directions came together to discuss important matters. Over time, “中” has come to mean balance, openness, and inclusiveness. It embodies symmetry and the pursuit of harmony - 中正平和，不偏不倚 - standing upright and fair, neither extreme nor partial. ...