1) What does “Giga Stacy” mean?
Giga Stacy is a woman who embodies strength, confidence, and resilience. The concept of a "Giga Stacy" first took shape when Krista Sudmalis, the photographer behind Ernest Khalimov's famous photo shoot, shared a black-and-white photoshoot of herself on Instagram. The images echoed the same iconic style and powerful energy as the original Giga Chad photos, leading fans to nickname her the "Female Gigachad."
As the idea gained popularity, a photoshopped version of Giga Chad reimagined as a woman began circulating online. It was then that the term "Giga Stacy" was coined, marking the moment when Giga Stacy became recognized as a true female equivalent to Giga Chad and no longer needed to use “Female” as a qualifier. She simply became “Giga Stacy”
2) Why did the community take over $STACY?
The original developers of $STACY lacked the vision that the community saw. The original developers simply used the launch of Stacy to pump, then coordinated a dump. After the community confirmed that the developers had left, the community began picking up the pieces and did a complete overhaul of Giga Stacy’s social media accounts, marketing plan, and overall mission statement.
The community feels that there is a dire need for a respectable and empowering female figure in the crypto space. Giga Chad has done great work in getting more male “normies” into the crypto space, but there is a large demographic that has been left out from Giga Chad – The women. Only 6% of the world currently uses crypto. Out of that 6%, only 30% of crypto users are female. We need to bring more women into the crypto space if we ever want to see mass adoption. We don’t care if you are a bitcoin purest or a memecoin degen, we need more people to join the conversation, and women are currently the least involved demographic. We are seeking to change this lack of participation by utilizing the power of social media, word of mouth, real world marketing, community building, and memes to encourage more women to enter the space!
3) Giga Stacy celebrates strength and resilience—how does your project actively support and encourage women to engage in the crypto world?
For more women to step into the crypto world, access to education is essential. The Giga Stacy community is committed to promoting women’s education by leveraging our social media presence and dedicated community to spotlight and support charitable organizations that align with our values.
Our first partnership in this mission is with the Helpers Social Development Foundation (HSDF), an organization focused on girl’s education and the prevention of child marriage. Through collaborations like these, we aim to create meaningful pathways for women to enter and thrive in the crypto space, and use our community to positively impact the world.
We’ve also helped the HSDF set up their own Solana wallet, enabling them to receive donations in both $SOL and $STACY, furthering our collective missions.
4) Why did you choose the Solana blockchain for Giga Stacy, and how do its features help your project align with its mission of self-improvement and community growth?
The Giga Stacy Community likes the Solana chain because of its accessibility and reach. Solana’s ultra-low fees and fast transaction times make it easy for people around the world to join the Giga Stacy community. This lowers the barrier to entry and encourages more women to take their first steps in the world of crypto.
Additionally, the Giga Stacy community values the robust infrastructure built on Solana. We especially like applications like Meteora which enable community members to contribute liquidity and benefit from the high transaction volume of $STACY.
5) What can you tell us about the upcoming Giga Stacy merchandise, and how it connects to your mission?
We are aiming to have a merch store that is unlike any other in the memecoin space. Yes, we will have shirts, hoodies, coffee cups, and all the other staples. But, our main goal with this store is to create products that women care about and to eventually target them directly in physical stores. Getting an offline, physical presence will allow us to better reach women who are not currently involved in crypto.
In this pursuit, the Giga Stacy community does not want any sort of central entity pocketing profits generated from the store. 100% of all profits from the store will be split among a charity of the buyer's choice and a buy-back and burn of $STACY. This way, there are multiple incentives to buy merch beyond just buying a cool shirt or fragrance.
6) What’s next for Giga Stacy?
The Giga Stacy community’s mission is massive. This isn’t a short-term project; it’s a movement that will continue as long as it takes to create real impact. We see the future of memecoins evolving into “mission coins.” That's what $STACY on Solana is. Traditional memecoins lack intrinsic value; their worth lies in the strength of their communities. That’s why Giga Stacy has prioritized transparency and open dialogue, ensuring our community remains vibrant and resilient. Our goal is to create a culture that generates real-world social value by driving positive global change.
Looking ahead, we’ll continue pursuing partnerships that advance our mission, seek new listings when the timing is right, and use merchandise to further support our initiatives. The journey has just begun, and we’re excited to grow with you.