Based Punks features pixel art PFPs with a distinctive aesthetic that combines elements of classic CryptoPunks with a more politically provocative and countercultural style. Each BasedPunk is algorithmically generated with various traits and attributes that determine its rarity.

A defining aspectsof BasedPunks is its approach to governance and community ownership. The project incorporates DAO elements, giving token holders voting rights on various aspects of the project's development and future direction. This community-driven approach has helped establish BasedPunks as more than just a digital art collection, positioning it as an experiment in decentralized creative and economic collaboration.