Chicken Token Explained: Holly Kim & Mark Tan Break Down CHKN Crypto Launch | Lake Forest Podcast

🎙️ In this episode of The Lake Forest Podcast, hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss are joined by Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Mark Tan of T Capital Coin to discuss the launch of Chicken Token (CHKN), a new community-focused cryptocurrency developed in partnership with T Capital Coin, a Lake Forest-based blockchain investment firm.

Learn how Chicken Token aims to build stronger community connections, why Holly Kim chose the chicken as her mascot 🐔, and how T Capital Coin’s expertise in blockchain technology supports this digital initiative. Mark Tan explains the Web3 infrastructure, cryptocurrency basics, and how to purchase Chicken Tokens—plus details on the special January promotion with surprise bonus coins!

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Key Moments:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Holly Kim and Mark Tan Chicken Coin CHKN
https://www.lakecountynewsdispatch.com/2025/01/01/holly-kim-announces-launch-of-chkn-token-in-partnership-with-t-capital-coin-a-crypto-investment-firm-out-of-lake-forest-illinois/
About T Capital Coin:
T Capital Coin specializes in blockchain technology implementation, digital investment advisory, and cryptocurrency financial services. The company provides comprehensive solutions for digital asset management and blockchain integration.
About Holly Kim:
Holly Kim is recognized for her forward-thinking approach to digital assets and community building, having previously made headlines as one of the early adopters of cryptocurrency.
3:13 What is Chicken Coin?
3:31 Mark Tan's company
https://tcapitalcoin.com/
4:34 Holly Kim's relationships with chickens clip
https://youtu.be/BodWgNhinx4?si=QHlwnevgovt4PB31
6:02 Mark Tan company overview
https://tcapitalcoin.com/
6:58 NFT reference
https://aws.amazon.com/web3/nfts-explained/#:~:text=Non%2Dfungible%20tokens%2C%20often%20referred,%2C%20digital%20content%2C%20or%20media.
7:24 What am I getting when I buy a chicken coin?
8:14 Where can you buy chicken coins?
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/R9ASVJ9NXWYPF/checkout/GJM5MVATRXRMNF4HCTCXLPWZ
11:50 DOGE Coin
https://dogecoin.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin
12:37 Bitcoin explanation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin
14:08 Why use cryptocurrency versus cash?
14:30 Fiat money reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money
14:50 Hawk Tuah girl rug pull—what happened?
https://www.halborn.com/blog/post/explained-the-hawk-tuah-rug-pull-december-2024
15:05 Holly Kim is the Lake County Hawk Tuah Girl
15:30 What is the advantage of cryptocurrency versus other investments?
17:30 How do I mine a crypto coin?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin_protocol#Mining
18:40 Proof of work vs proof of stake
https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-proof-of-work-or-proof-of-stake?utm_source=google_search_nb&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9943088770&utm_content=127915792732&utm_term=&utm_creative=580583551396&utm_device=c&utm_placement=&utm_network=g&utm_location=9021455&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1p28BhCBARIsADP9HrNIRIp3qntksPPMFZ9zgyze4Z8zFGrgsHmDbu0N7H6um7A3o61XdckaAi6iEALw_wcB
18:50 Blockchain reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain
20:45 Pete tries to "Pete-splain" what crypto is
26:25 Is Bitcoin regulated?
28:00 Mark Tan’s business is located in Lake Forest
https://tcapitalcoin.com/
28:35 Crypto versus gold
30:05 Younger generation financial currency needs roadblocks
30:17 CryptoSims
https://www.facebook.com/cryptosims/
30:23 Young adults today don’t have a checking account
34:34 What’s going on with TikTok? Rednote?
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/rednote-tiktok-ban-china-translate-stock-welcome-users-rcna187673
Mr. Beast buying it?
https://grungecake.com/mrbeast-tiktok-acquisition-bid/articles/120921
38:55 Lake County 2026 elections filings
41:20 Link to get coin from Mark Tan's company
42:05 What happened with Holly Kim's chickens?
44:02 Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim link
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4923/Treasurer