Clanker rose to internet fame as an autonomous AI agent operating within the Farcaster ecosystem, specifically on the Base L2 network. Known for its ability to deploy tokens based on user prompts, Clanker quickly became a central figure in the late 2024 AI-agent narrative of the crypto world. The character is often depicted as a helpful yet chaotic mechanical entity, representing the intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance. Memes featuring Clanker usually revolve around the excitement of new token launches, the 'magic' of AI-driven smart contracts, or the high-stakes world of on-chain trading and social media influence.