what's BBQCoin?

BBQCoin ($BQC) is a memecoin deployed on the Solana blockchain, representing a community-driven revival of the original BBQCoin launched in 2012 on Bitcointalk. Created by developer Andy Pilate (@Cubox_) at age 16 as a fork of Litecoin, the original was a functional, mineable cryptocurrency designed purely for fun and experimentation with blockchain mechanics, predating modern memecoins and reaching top 15 rankings among coins at its peak. The Solana iteration honors this legacy by redirecting creator rewards to the original developer, who has actively endorsed the project, and reviving the historical domain linked in the Bitcointalk thread. It emphasizes verifiable on-chain history and distinguishes itself as the first tradable memecoin with a real blockchain, rather than mere parodies.