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In the world of blockchain, Meme coins are not only a speculative tool, but also the core driving force of the attention economy. In recent years, the narrative of Meme coins has continued to expand, no longer limited to simple Internet culture, but has penetrated into high-value fields such as scientific research and space exploration, giving the market more room for imagination. From DeSci (decentralized science) to Banana for Scale, these narratives not only expand the application boundaries of blockchain, but also provide investors with a new path for value discovery. This article will explore the logic of the rise of DeSci and Banana, as well as the potential and risks of other emerging Meme hotspots.
1. DeSci + Meme: When science meets blockchain
DeSci (decentralized science) refers to solving the problems of scientific research financing and achievement transformation through blockchain technology, combining the seriousness of scientific research with the speculation of the cryptocurrency circle.
1.1 Origin
Solana ecosystem Molecule DAO launched the DeSci platform Pump.Science in Token 2049, giving scientific research projects Meme attributes to attract attention.
1.2 Narrative Development
Core events:
1. On October 31, CZ said in an interview at the main venue of Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai that he would now only focus on education and investing in cryptocurrency, AI, and biotechnology.
2.Binance Labs invested in BIO Protocol, bringing the DeSci track into the public eye. BIO Protocol is a DeSci protocol and technology company. The purpose of this protocol is to use blockchain technology to change the way early scientific research is financed and commercialized.
3. Participation of CZ and Vitalik: During BIO's offline Devcon (Developer Conference), CZ and Vitalik made a joint appearance, further attracting market attention.
4. The rise of leading projects: Pump.Science platform launched two orthodox DeSci + Meme projects - $RIF and $URO, among which $RIF became the leader of the track and attracted market FOMO.
1.3 Why are you optimistic about DeSci? : A win-win situation for science and the cryptocurrency world
The reason why DeSci (decentralized science) is highly anticipated is that it cleverly combines the core characteristics of the currency circle and the scientific research circle, achieving a complementary and win-win situation between the two. The currency circle is highly speculative, and everyone is here for profit; the scientific research circle is known for its zero speculative nature. Scientists work hard and invest for decades but may get nothing. The two seem very different, but because of this, the potential for combination is huge.
Through DeSci, speculative funds in the cryptocurrency world can inject much-needed resources into scientific research and provide development opportunities for scientific research projects that lack support. At the same time, the long-term value of scientific research also brings potential returns to speculators. When science prospers more due to financial support, the spillover effect of scientific research results can feed back to the cryptocurrency world, whether it is attracting mainstream attention or bringing new outside-circle empowerment to blockchain, it will promote the progress of the entire ecosystem. DeSci is not only an innovative financing model for science, but also a cutting-edge example of cryptocurrency circles exploring value creation.
1.4 Investment Target
$RIF: An innovator in antibiotic research
$RIF is a leading project in the DeSci track, and its core research area focuses on the treatment of tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. Antibiotic research has always been the most extensive and important field in life sciences. Faced with the increasingly severe problem of antibiotic resistance, the research and development of $RIF is particularly urgent and strategic. As one of the representative projects behind Vitadao, the experimental progress of $RIF is closely related to the value of its token.
The investment of giants such as Pfizer Pharmaceuticals has enabled $RIF to not only have the depth of scientific research, but also the strong endorsement of the capital market. This combination has injected long-term value logic into the speculation of the cryptocurrency circle, making $RIF a typical example of cryptocurrency funds supporting real scientific research. As the experiment continues to advance, the scientific research results of $RIF may not only bring revolutionary breakthroughs to the medical field, but will also further consolidate its position as the leading token in the DeSci track.
Highest market value: 251.61M
Current market value: 178.04M
24h trading volume: 155.3M
$URO: The Future Hope of Longevity Science
$URO is another core project in the DeSci track, focusing on the possibility of extending life. Its research is based on metabolites extracted from fruits such as pomegranates, which have attracted widespread attention for their potential anti-aging properties. As the focus of the global scientific community and cryptocurrency giants, $URO's research direction caters to the ultimate pursuit of human longevity and health.
The support of Vitadao and the investment of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals further strengthen the legitimacy and potential of $URO. The connection with its token not only makes scientific research results more understandable and accessible to the public, but also enables investors to directly participate in the attractive field of life extension. The development of $URO may have a profound impact on the anti-aging industry and blockchain ecology in the future.
Maximum market value: 154.17M
Current market value: 91.49M
24h trading volume: 93.7M
Future Outlook
$RIF and $URO are the two core projects currently launched by the Pump.Science platform, and both have received high attention from cryptocurrency leaders such as V God and CZ. This support not only brings market heat to them, but also lays a solid foundation for DeSci's overall narrative. The research results of the two have formed a strong correlation with the value of the tokens, allowing them to find a delicate balance between scientific research and cryptocurrency speculation.
In the future, the success of these two projects will directly determine the influence and potential of the DeSci track. If $RIF achieves a breakthrough in the field of antibiotics, or $URO achieves progress in longevity science, their narratives may drive more funds to DeSci, inject new vitality into scientific research, and further expand the application boundaries of blockchain technology.
2. Banana + Meme: The perfect combination of space and culture
2.1 Origin and Background: The Re-Escalation of Classic Internet Culture
"Banana for Scale" originated from a joke by blogger Rock Dog Designs, who used bananas as scales to sell old TVs. This absurd and humorous comparison method became popular on social media after 2010 and became a classic meme to show relative size.
The fermentation of Internet culture:
1. In 2008, "Peanut Butter Jelly Time" pushed the banana meme to its peak and became a popular song among the people.
2. With the continuous strengthening of social media, the image of bananas has gradually surpassed humor and become a universal symbol of Internet culture. Netizens began to use bananas as a "universal ruler" to create various funny pictures
2.2 Musk and “Banana for Scale”
Musk painted a "Banana for Scale" pattern on the SpaceX Starship S31, using bananas to show the size of the starship. This behavior dissolves the seriousness of technology through humor and pays tribute to classic Internet culture.
Musk is the focus of global attention, and the addition of "Banana for Scale" makes SpaceX's test flight more topical. The appearance of the Starship Banana, combined with SpaceX's technological innovation, further enhances the global influence of the Meme.
2.3 $Banana’s Positioning and Track Analysis
Positioning and differentiation:
1. The uniqueness of the space track: $Banana is the first meme sent into space, and its natural combination with the popular meme “Banana for Scale” gives it an unshakable legitimacy.
2. Different from other memes (such as the Mars-themed TERMINUS): $Banana focuses on space exploration and cultural communication and does not directly compete with other projects.
Narrative Value:
Musk + classic Meme + starship + outer space: four layers of narrative superposition, each layer is the high ground of attention economy, forming super strong dissemination and attraction.
2.4 Investment potential and future prospects
Highest market value: 65.86M
Current market value: 34.94M
24h trading volume: 14.4M
Unpredictable market capitalization height:
The current market value is about $35 million, but the lack of benchmark reference projects means that the theoretical growth space is almost unlimited. The space exploration narrative combined with Musk’s personal influence makes it possible for $Banana to break through the market value bottleneck of traditional memes.
Continuity of influence:
If the SpaceX Starship test flight is successful, $Banana will become a groundbreaking symbol of the combination of Meme and space, with narrative potential far beyond ordinary Internet culture. This narrative may continue to more SpaceX missions in the future and become a spiritual symbol of space exploration.
3. Other Hot Meme Narratives
3.1 Concept of quantum entanglement
The quantum entanglement concept token released by sshmatrix (Master of Applied Physics, Cryptography Expert), Pro and Anti are each other's parent and child coins. By observing one, one can know the state of the other.
Highest market value: 24.24M
Current market value: 8.28M
24h trading volume: 44.9M
Maximum market value: 25.05M
Current market value: 8.49M
24h trading volume: 48.3M
3.2 Mascot Concept
On November 14, the Litecoin Twitter account (@litecoin) posted a message saying, "Given the current market conditions, LTC is now recognized as a meme coin." The old coin LTC has ushered in the heat of interaction with meme coins, and then LTC's official reprint of the LTC human-shaped memecoin has attracted market attention. The concept of mascots has once again ushered in hype after the Catholic mascot Luce.
Reading
LTC official repost of the human-shaped meme.
Highest market value: 217.32M
Current market value: 64.4M
24h trading volume: 38.5M
BITCAT
The picture of Bitcoin Cat, which was retweeted by the official Twitter account of BTC, was considered by the market to be the mascot of BTC. After it went online, the price quickly increased, and the market value was close to 100M in just four hours.
Highest market value: 90.76M
Current market value: 14.19M
24h trading volume: 12.4M
4. Summary
With the rise of narratives such as DeSci and Banana, the Meme coin market is experiencing a new evolution. From the serious narrative of scientific research to the cultural symbol of space exploration, Meme coins are breaking boundaries in a new form and injecting more possibilities into blockchain. DeSci projects such as $RIF and $URO demonstrate the deep integration of scientific research results and token economy through the combination of science and capital; and $Banana, with the promotion of Musk, brings space narratives into the global vision and becomes a model of the perfect combination of Meme and technology.
At the same time, the emergence of new concepts such as quantum entanglement and mascots has also brought more choices and opportunities to the market. These hot spots not only represent the flow of capital, but also highlight the richness and diversity of blockchain narratives. Whether it is a scientific breakthrough or a cultural collision, the future potential of Meme coins is as vast as space exploration. For investors, grasping the core logic behind these narratives will be the key to gaining a foothold in this market.
