What is Akita (AKITA)?
Akita is one of Ethereum’s OG dog memecoins, originally launched in 2021. At launch, 50% of the supply was sent to Vitalik Buterin, who later donated those tokens to Gitcoin. In 2026, Akita migrated to a new contract to resolve legacy technical and structural issues and create a more sustainable foundation for future growth. The project is focused on community-driven growth, building an ecosystem around the Akita IP, and maintaining strong alignment with Gitcoin going forward.
Where can you buy Akita?
Akita (AKITA) is traded on a wide range of centralized and decentralized exchanges. The most liquid markets for AKITA sit on tier-1 venues - the sort of exchanges where institutional desks and professional market makers rebalance continuously - which is what keeps the spread tight and the last price tied closely to fair value.
The price and 24-hour volume on this page combine the exchanges ReadPrices tracks for AKITA. Before you trade, compare the fee schedule and the order-book depth on the venue you plan to use: the same coin can cost noticeably more to buy on a thin market.