2026-01-10 13:27:23

The recent viral MEME coin phenomenon is worth reflecting on. Looking at the present, various Chinese-themed MEME coin projects are emerging one after another, but to be honest, many lack a compelling story to support them.

In contrast, successful foreign MEME projects are different. For example, animal IPs like Cat and Squirrel, as well as the classic frog Pepe, each have a distinct cultural background and community consensus. These projects are not just coins but complete cultural symbols.

Some MEME coin projects on leading exchanges, while reflecting the community's longing for a better life, still seem somewhat lacking in overall narrative strength. The key to the success of foreign MEME coins lies in the IP story behind them, community recognition, and long-term cultural operation—these are the true sources of vitality for MEME coins.

This also provides a lesson for project teams: for MEME coins to be sustainable, they cannot rely solely on trending topics; they must have a core that truly touches people's hearts.

MEME-2,21%

CAT-1,35%

PEPE-2,88%

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BrokenYield

· 11h ago

nah, narrative collapse is textbook systemic risk nobody talks about. Chinese meme projects hitting zero because they're just ticker symbols, not actual cultural moats... that's a liquidity crisis waiting to happen fr

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AirdropBuffet

· 01-10 13:55

In simple terms, our MEME coin is just short-term speculation, while those abroad are true cultural symbols. --- Pepe is indeed impressive, but our project... emm, what does it rely on for support? --- The storytelling aspect is way off, no wonder no one remembers after selling out. --- The IP operation is definitely a weakness; having just a name without soul is not enough. --- How long the topic heat can be maintained ultimately depends on whether there is something solid to settle down. --- The foreign approach has been validated; simply copying it requires adding some localized elements. --- The core that touches people's hearts... this phrase is well used. Currently, most projects are just wasting time. --- After reviewing so many MEME coins, truly meaningful ones are few and far between. --- Cultural heritage can't be rushed, but our projects are mostly riding the trend. --- Long-term operation is much more difficult than hype, which is why so many people are just harvesting the leeks.

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fren.eth

· 01-10 13:53

Basically, domestic MEME coins are just a front for scamming retail investors. They have no story and no community but dare to list on exchanges. It's really funny. We can't learn Pepe's approach; our cultural genes are just different. Talking about stories and core values, it sounds like poetry, but it all depends on whether they can deliver. Those animal IPs do have some value, but here we are just following trends. Chinese MEME coins will need to endure this wave a bit longer; without three to five years of accumulation, they won't be able to make a real impact.

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FreeMinter

· 01-10 13:48

Domestic MEME coins are now just a bunch of empty shells, with no story or background. Pepe and those are true cultural accumulations; what about us? It's all just follow the trend. Once the hype dies down, coins without soul can't last long. This is the gap, cultural operation is the key.

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TokenSleuth

· 01-10 13:31

In plain terms, domestic MEME coins are just a scattered mess with no cultural IP to speak of. Compared to Pepe's complete narrative system, we're indeed far behind. The topic's popularity won't last long; in the end, it still depends on stories and consensus.

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EyeOfTheTokenStorm

· 01-10 13:31

Starting to tell stories again... From a quantitative model perspective, the technical indicators of this wave of MEME coins have long shown signs of decline. Historical data tells us that during periods of moving average consolidation, it's time to reduce holdings.

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