Retardio
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This article is about the internet meme. For the original Solana memecoin, see RETARDIO ($RETARDIO).
Retardio is a Solana NFT collection and associated memecoin rooted in Solana 'degen' internet culture, built around an irreverent, deliberately provocative cartoon aesthetic. The 4,444-piece 'Retardio Cousins' PFP collection minted on Solana in April 2024 and grew a cult-like, grassroots community, with a companion RETARDIO token.
Origin
The Retardio Cousins NFT collection minted on Solana on April 2, 2024 (around April Fools' Day), consisting of 4,444 unique profile-picture (PFP) NFTs minted for 1 SOL each. The project grew out of Solana 'degen' meme culture and an established 'Retardio' character/aesthetic, positioning itself as on-chain-native and intentionally anti-establishment.
Spread
Retardio Cousins quickly became one of the most talked-about PFP projects on Solana, cultivating a strong, cult-like community that prided itself on grassroots, 'on-chain native' identity rather than VC backing. The collection's humor, rebellious branding, and community cohesion drove its popularity, and the associated RETARDIO token rode the same cultural momentum.
Legacy
Retardio became emblematic of the 2024 Solana NFT-and-memecoin crossover, where a PFP community and a token reinforced a single irreverent brand and 'degen' identity. It is cited as one of Solana's standout cult PFP projects of the era, illustrating how community and meme culture, rather than utility or institutional backing, can drive an on-chain collection's value.
The Chain Trail
The OG token for this meme is RETARDIO ($RETARDIO) on Solana, launched 2024-05.
Key facts
- Solana NFT PFP collection ('Retardio Cousins') plus a companion RETARDIO token.
- 4,444 unique NFTs, minted for 1 SOL each.
- Minted on Solana on April 2, 2024 (around April Fools' Day).
- Rooted in Solana 'degen' meme culture with a deliberately provocative, anti-establishment aesthetic.
- Built a cult-like, grassroots, self-described 'on-chain native' community without major VC backing.
- Became one of Solana's most popular PFP projects of 2024.
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The tokens that claim Retardio
Every token we can tie to this meme, and which contract appeared first. The original is marked OG; the rest arrived to ride the name.
| # | Coin | Price | 24h | Market Cap | Liquidity | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  RETARDIO $RETARDIO | $0.00122 | +0.86% | $1.22M | $259.19K | May 1, 2024 |
Combined live market cap for Retardio: $1.22M across 1 coin. Market data is live from DexScreener; figures are not investment advice.
The on-chain receipts for $RETARDIO (the OG contract), pulled straight from the chain.
On-chain report
via helius · updated 23h agoHeld by the top 10 wallets.
- 1. 5Q54…e4j110.68%
- 2. 9Wmh…FDv33.40%
- 3. 2HQQ…N2R51.33%
- 4. Et6D…FbNu1.28%
- 5. FvBr…2hyF1.27%
- 6. HtvE…H2Mf1.20%
- 7. QtDB…hoTS1.18%
- 8. BhKd…jM6W1.08%
- 9. CoHP…xcm91.07%
- 10. 4Be9…ha7t1.04%
- Deployment predates the scanned history — earliest date is a lower bound.
Facts pulled directly from the chain via Solscan-grade data. Not financial advice.
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