It’s not just that BSC has more junk than gems, but also that savvier, aggressive market players front-ran the more trusting and relaxed ones. This has shifted the meme coin landscape—at least for now.

🕰 Chronology of Events:

- Euphoria Phase:

Binance listed GOAT, PNUT, MOODENG, and even ACT, which skyrocketed by 20x! SOL broke out of its range and surpassed the 2024 ATH.

- Disappointments:

- Pump.science fizzled out after two API hack fiascos.

- Streams on pump.fun descended into chaos, driving away the community’s healthy core. Rumors of "letters from authorities" spread.

- Liquidity Shifts:

Funds moved into classic alts like XRP and EOS. Logical—if someone made $50M on memes, the next step might be to aim for $500M by diversifying into broad altcoins at their bottom.

- CZ’s Take:

CZ joked that while memes are fun, they lack utility, hinting at a revival of utility tokens.

- Volumes Drop:

Solana volumes peaked from November 10–21 but later declined (though they remain 2x higher than March levels). Ethereum’s ecosystem fared better, with ETH itself showing growth.

🌟 Emerging Trends:

1. Bonding Curve + Streams: A powerful combo. Imagine coins with interactive ties to the physical world—robotics, technical streams, etc.

2. AI: Another growth wave is coming—it’s just a matter of time. 🤖

3. Situational Memes: Sharp social and political memes are here to stay.

4. DeSci: An underexplored narrative.

5. UFOs: Expect a surge in related memes. 👽

6. Personality-driven Memes: Projects tied to Musk, Trump’s team, Vitalik, and others will keep surfacing.

✨ Conclusion: Meme coins may take a breather, but the space isn’t dead. Trends like AI, bonding curves, and social/political narratives ensure the next wave of creativity and excitement is just around the corner! 🚀