What is Peanut the Squirrel?
Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) is a Solana memecoin named after an internet-famous pet squirrel whose story went viral in late 2024, briefly making it one of the cycle's biggest memecoins.
Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) is a community memecoin on Solana named after Peanut — affectionately "Pnut" — an internet-famous rescued pet squirrel with a large social-media following whose story became a major news event in late 2024. That wave of attention turned PNUT into one of the fastest-moving memecoins of the cycle. Like most memecoins, it has no roadmap, product, or utility.
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Key facts
A short history
- Late October 2024: PNUT launched on Solana via pump.fun.
- November 2024: The Peanut story went viral and the token surged, drawing major attention.
- November 2024: Listed on Binance, helping push it past a $1 billion market cap.
- November 14, 2024: All-time high around $2.44.
- December 2024: Listed on Coinbase.
- 2025–2026: Cooled off sharply and now trades far below its peak as a small-cap.
Where PNUT stands now
As of 2026, PNUT trades well below its November 2024 high but remains listed on major exchanges (such as Binance, Coinbase, OKX, and Bybit) and Solana DEXs. It is best understood as a recognizable memecoin from the 2024 cycle that is now past its peak. For the current price, market cap, and liquidity, see the live chart below — these figures change constantly.
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How to buy PNUT
PNUT is an SPL token on Solana. Anyone can buy it through a self-custody wallet and a decentralized exchange — no account required.
Set up a wallet
Install a Solana wallet such as Phantom or Solflare and back up your recovery phrase.
Fund with SOL
Buy the network coin on an exchange and send it to your wallet to swap and cover fees.
Paste the contract
On a DEX like Jupiter or Raydium, paste the official contract address below to avoid impostor tokens.
Swap & confirm
Enter an amount, review slippage and price impact, then approve the swap in your wallet.
Swap Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)
Swap directly on-site via Jupiter. CRYPTOMEMECOIN.COM never holds your funds — custody stays with your own wallet.
FAQ
Is PNUT dead?
No. It is still actively traded on major exchanges and Solana DEXs as of 2026, though far below its 2024 peak.
What was PNUT's all-time high?
Around $2.44 on November 14, 2024, when its market cap briefly exceeded $1 billion.
What is PNUT's contract address?
2qEHjDLDLbuBgRYvsxhc5D6uDWAivNFZGan56P1tpump on Solana. Always verify it yourself before trading, as copycat tokens exist.
Is PNUT on Binance and Coinbase?
PNUT was listed on Binance (November 2024) and Coinbase (December 2024), among other major venues. Check each exchange for current availability in your region.
Community & links
Verify links independently — impostor accounts are common.
⚠️ Risk notice
Peanut the Squirrel is a pure memecoin with no utility or revenue, it trades far below its all-time high, and it is highly volatile. This page is educational only and not financial advice.