Started as a joke, stayed for the chaos.

🤷 What Are Meme Coins?

Meme coins are cryptocurrencies inspired by internet culture, jokes, or memes. They’re often built for fun, and sometimes... they take on a life of their own.

The most famous?

Dogecoin (DOGE): Based on the Shiba Inu meme, launched in 2013 as a parody.

Shiba Inu (SHIB): A self-proclaimed “Dogecoin killer” with way more zeroes than sense.

Pepe (PEPE): Based on the internet frog. Totally unhinged. Still got millions in volume.

🤯 Why Do People Buy Them?

Let’s be honest:

🚀 They pump hard. And crash harder.

👀 They’re fun and easy to talk about.

🤪 They’re silly and unpredictable.

It’s like gambling on internet clout with your pocket change — just way more volatile.

🔥 Notable Meme Coins

🐶 1. Dogecoin (DOGE)

Launched: 2013
What it does: Originally made as a joke based on the Shiba Inu meme, DOGE actually works as a fast, cheap currency.
Known for: Elon Musk tweets, tipping culture, and being the OG memecoin.
2024 Market Cap: ~$18 billion
2030 Outlook: $0.50–$1+ if adopted more widely as a payment option.
Fun Fact: It started as a joke — now it’s accepted by Tesla and SpaceX.

🐕 2. Shiba Inu (SHIB)

Launched: 2020
What it does: Began as a “DOGE killer,” but now runs its own decentralised ecosystem (Shibarium, NFTs, DAO).
Known for: Huge supply (trillions), fiery community, and staking rewards.
2024 Market Cap: ~$13 billion
2030 Outlook: Could 10x if SHIB's Layer 2 and utility catch on — $0.0001+
Fun Fact: Vitalik Buterin was gifted 50% of SHIB — and he burned most of it.

🐸 3. Pepe (PEPE)

Launched: 2023
What it does: Based on the infamous Pepe the Frog meme. No real use — pure meme.
Known for: Wild volatility, huge early returns, and meme wars on Twitter/X.
2024 Market Cap: ~$4 billion
2030 Outlook: Total moonshot — maybe $0.01+ if it stays relevant.
Fun Fact: It hit over $1 billion market cap within weeks of launching.

🐵 4. Floki Inu (FLOKI)

Launched: 2021
What it does: Inspired by Elon Musk’s dog, this token has built metaverse and education platforms.
Known for: Branding itself as more than a meme, with actual utility like Floki University. It is now also in the gaming world with their game Valhalla and gaining traction fast.
2024 Market Cap: ~$2 billion
2030 Outlook: If utility catches on, could reach $0.01–$0.10.
Fun Fact: FLOKI paid for London bus ads and football sponsorships and in 2025 have a massive advertising campaign.

🦍 5. Bonk (BONK)

Launched: 2022
What it does: Solana's first memecoin, designed to reward the community and inject fun into the ecosystem.
Known for: Helping boost Solana morale during a slump.
2024 Market Cap: ~$1 billion
2030 Outlook: Could hit $0.001+ if Solana grows and BONK stays active.
Fun Fact: Airdropped to Solana users as a surprise thank-you.

💩 6. TURBO (TURBO)

Launched: 2023
What it does: Created by AI (ChatGPT), TURBO was born from a $69 budget and went viral.
Known for: Being an AI-generated memecoin and community experiment.
2024 Market Cap: ~$400 million
2030 Outlook: Total wildcard — $0.01+ if it remains culturally relevant.
Fun Fact: Yes, it was literally made with the help of ChatGPT.

😼 7. Kitty Inu (KITTY)

Launched: 2021
What it does: GameFi + meme + cat culture — it's trying to be a playable character in crypto games.
Known for: Appealing to gamers and cat lovers alike.
2024 Market Cap: <$10 million (microcap)
2030 Outlook: Might surprise if play-to-earn comes back — speculative $0.01 range.
Fun Fact: Has its own racing mini-game, like Mario Kart meets crypto.

🧌 8. Wojak (WOJAK)

Launched: 2023
What it does: Built around the internet’s most relatable sad meme character.
Known for: Deep meme energy and a surprising early surge.
2024 Market Cap: ~$100 million
2030 Outlook: If memecoins go mainstream, could grow 5x–10x from current levels.
Fun Fact: A cult favourite on meme forums and Telegram channels.

🎭 9. HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu (BITCOIN)

Launched: 2023
What it does: A totally chaotic coin that literally mashed names together. No purpose, just meme madness.
Known for: Absurdity, virality, and actually gaining traction.
2024 Market Cap: ~$200 million
2030 Outlook: Expect nothing, prepare for everything.
Fun Fact: The token ticker is $BITCOIN (yes, really).

🧞 10. Jeo Boden (BODEN)

Launched: 2024
What it does: Satirical memecoin based on U.S. President Joe Biden.
Known for: Meme chaos, political parody, and wild price swings.
2024 Market Cap: ~$400 million
2030 Outlook: Completely meme-fueled, but might ride election hype waves.
Fun Fact: Has zero affiliation with politics… just memes and vibes.

🧠 Final Thoughts

🔍 Real Use? | Not really — most memecoins are about community, culture, and hype.
💰 Can you profit? | Yes… if you time it perfectly (and get lucky).
⚠️ Should you go all-in? | No — high risk, low fundamentals, but great for fun.

“Meme coins are like fireworks. Beautiful… until they explode.”
– Probably someone who bought the top.

🛑 Risks of Meme Coins

Meme coins are a rollercoaster without a seatbelt.

Zero Utility: Most don’t do anything.

Pump & Dumps: Influencers hype them, dump them, and vanish. Eww.

No Transparency: Often no dev team or roadmap.

Hype-Driven: If the memes stop, so does the price.

🚨 Treat it like throwing £10 at a slot machine. If it moons, cool. If not, at least you had a laugh.

🛡️ Stay Safe in the Meme Minefield

🧠 DYOR (always)

🔍 Check project info: website, team, whitepaper

💬 Avoid FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)

👀 Watch for obvious scams (Telegram + 🚀 emojis + zero info = red flag)

Time to look at market caps, circulating supply and how ranking works.