@hookscribe

Hookscribe is an inscription protocol claiming to use Uniswap V4 hooks for on-chain inscriptions, launching first on Base with a native token $HOOKS.

The project went live June 3, 2026 with a bonding curve mint mechanism and referral system.

However, the account was created May 27, 2026 (just 8 days before launch), the viral tweet (3061 likes) showing suspiciously high engagement for a brand-new project, and the inscription narrative is largely played out in crypto.

The V4 hooks claim is technically questionable since Uniswap V4 isn't widely deployed yet.

Green flags: Working product deployed on Base mainnet with live minting · Clear technical implementation (V4 hooks integration) · Referral mechanism and bonding curve economics documented

Red flags: Account created only 8 days before launch (May 27 → June 3), extremely rushed timeline · Suspicious viral engagement (3061 likes) for unknown project hours after account creation · Inscription narrative is largely exhausted/copycat trend from 2023-2024 · Uniswap V4 hooks claim questionable given V4 limited mainnet availability · Anonymous team, no backing disclosed, experimental disclaimer suggests high risk