**Crypto Execs Skeptical About Memecoin Longevity**
At Canada's Futurists conference, crypto executives discussed the future of memecoins. Jelena Djuric, CEO of Appchain Noble, expressed doubts about their lasting impact, comparing them to past trends like ICOs and NFTs. Despite their current popularity, she believes the memecoin craze will eventually fade.
CoinGecko lists 1,673 memecoins with a combined market cap of $41 billion. Dean Skurka of WonderFi and Maxwell Nicholson of Blossom emphasized the role of memecoins in attracting new investors to the crypto space. They advocate for platforms to embrace these trends while educating users on diversifying their investments.