# $BAN

[**SWAP $BAN on ALEX**](https://app.alexlab.co/swap)

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**$BAN** the first utility/meme token on the [STX Blockchain](https://www.stacks.co) from an NFT project, brought by Bitcoin Monkeys & launched via [ALEX IDO](https://app.alexlab.co/launchpad/bitcoin-monkey-banana) on 03/22/2022

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**We brought utility to Bitcoin Monkey OG Collection**

* [x] **Stacking OG Monkeys to earn $BAN**
* [x] **As a means to obtain $STX via the ALEX Swap**
* [x] **Purchase Merch & Digital Items on the Monkey Store**
* [x] **Mutant Monkey MM2 were ONLY mintable using 500 $BAN on our Monkey Store**
* [x] **Used on the Naming Center (provide an on-chain name to any OG)**

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