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What is a Meme? 🧬

The term meme was coined in 1976 by Richard Dawkins in his book, The Selfish Gene. (He later commented that the title ought to be The Immortal Gene.) In the context of evolutionary psychology, Dawkins uses "meme" to describe ideas that spread, live, and die in human minds. These include social-cultural behaviors and religious norms that originate from a central thought. Take BTC as an example. It began as a white paper, and a small group of enthusiasts picked up the thesis. From that single PDF, the rest of its history is, well, still being written. Sauce

Meme Coins 👾

The underlying blockchain technology for cryptocurrencies allows anyone to deploy their idea on-chain and have it valued on the market. Most go to zero even before having their first heartbeat. However, a few catch the attention of market participants and spread like wildfire. The reasons why some meme coins get picked up and others don't are up for debate. Murad, who has recently gained attention in the crypto community, argues that meme coins allow participants to imbue them with personal reasons—friend-seeking, community-building, and in extreme cases, even religious fervor. This argument might correla e with the increase in people seeking companionship, as shown by this Google Trend chart.

Regardless of the justification, meme coins are here, and their price actions reflect their polarizing views. More on Murad.

My Opinion 🥸

If you're looking to find a friend, go out and touch some grass. The current popularity of meme coins likely stems from their low barrier to entry. Most trade at several fractions of a penny, meaning traders can gain a substantial equity position with just a few dollars. For context, the SEC recently announced that securities in the US can be traded for a fraction of a cent (0.005$), effective in fall 2025. Sauce

Success Stories 🎖️

$MOG, $MEW, and $NEIRO are all relatively new in the meme coin category. Start by visiting their landing pages to investigate their valuation. Common analysis includes measuring dilution, decentralization, and the number of exchanges the coin is trading on. For those undecided, visit their TG channel and read the community posts to gauge the community (seller side) market outlook.

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