Just entering 2026, a grand Meme coin storm has erupted on the BSC chain. Those tokens full of Eastern charm are flooding the screens one after another, achieving hundredfold increases within just a few weeks, making the global crypto community hear the Chinese shout—this is not just a random speculative frenzy; behind it lies a resonance of cultural identity, ecological support, and technological iteration.
Why can Chinese Meme coins break through in the red ocean? The answer is very straightforward: in 2025, the entire crypto market witnessed the quieting of 11.6 million projects, with Meme coins leading the way. Just the 20 million flood of tokens completely shattered the so-called "low-quality narratives." The ones that truly survived are precisely those projects that found a cultural moat.
Looking at these cases makes it clear. That token branded with a rough-and-tumble flag, with a straightforward slogan, became an emotional outlet for many during the bear market, and after launch, its market cap once soared to $52 million. There’s also a project that combines regional dialects and traditional philosophy, quickly gathering popularity through community identity resonance. Plus, that Meme coin named with crypto slang, which surged 20 times—these numbers reflect the same truth: tokens are no longer cold, emotionless code; they carry identity, emotion, and cultural recognition.
Industry insiders openly say that only Meme coins supported by historical stories and cultural references can truly survive. Chinese Meme coins happen to hit this point. From a certain perspective, the power dynamics of the crypto track in 2026 are being rewritten. With the dual support of culture and technology, more dark horses are expected to emerge in this field.
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Hash_Bandit
· 8h ago
ngl the hashrate on these cultural narratives is running hotter than my old gpu farm... seen this cycle before tho, the difficulty adjustment always comes
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GateUser-ccc36bc5
· 8h ago
The concept of a cultural moat sounds good, but the real profit still comes from those early players who bought the dip.
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NestedFox
· 8h ago
This article is a bit exaggerated; it's really outrageous that the 11.6 million project has fallen silent.
Relying on cultural identity to break through in Chinese memes? I think it's mainly retail investors banding together for warmth, haha.
A hundredfold increase sounds great, but you have to ask how many people have really reached the top.
The term "cultural moat" sounds impressive, but ultimately it depends on whose narrative can better stir emotions.
Dark horse? More often than not, a dark horse is just a puppet master.
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RetailTherapist
· 8h ago
A hundredfold increase sounds a bit exaggerated.
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The narrative of a cultural moat sounds much more comfortable than the previous "technology changes the world."
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11.6 million projects have died? What about my bag...
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So basically, it's just about betting on the right sentiment. Don't overthink it.
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Chinese memes have really taken off. Those who didn't get on this wave should reflect.
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That $52 million market cap—are they still alive?
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It feels like gambling has been packaged as cultural identity, but it’s definitely effective.
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Rewriting the power structure? Let me first get my investment back before saying that.
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pumpamentalist
· 8h ago
The concept of a cultural moat is great; it really stands out.
Just entering 2026, a grand Meme coin storm has erupted on the BSC chain. Those tokens full of Eastern charm are flooding the screens one after another, achieving hundredfold increases within just a few weeks, making the global crypto community hear the Chinese shout—this is not just a random speculative frenzy; behind it lies a resonance of cultural identity, ecological support, and technological iteration.
Why can Chinese Meme coins break through in the red ocean? The answer is very straightforward: in 2025, the entire crypto market witnessed the quieting of 11.6 million projects, with Meme coins leading the way. Just the 20 million flood of tokens completely shattered the so-called "low-quality narratives." The ones that truly survived are precisely those projects that found a cultural moat.
Looking at these cases makes it clear. That token branded with a rough-and-tumble flag, with a straightforward slogan, became an emotional outlet for many during the bear market, and after launch, its market cap once soared to $52 million. There’s also a project that combines regional dialects and traditional philosophy, quickly gathering popularity through community identity resonance. Plus, that Meme coin named with crypto slang, which surged 20 times—these numbers reflect the same truth: tokens are no longer cold, emotionless code; they carry identity, emotion, and cultural recognition.
Industry insiders openly say that only Meme coins supported by historical stories and cultural references can truly survive. Chinese Meme coins happen to hit this point. From a certain perspective, the power dynamics of the crypto track in 2026 are being rewritten. With the dual support of culture and technology, more dark horses are expected to emerge in this field.