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Always focus on those MEMEs that can quickly spark topics and spread wildly. Because they can attract a significant amount of attention in a short time, project teams are naturally willing to cater to this demand and create more MEMEs. In other words, demand dictates the market.
Given this, why not simply combine AI, public chains, and MEME? Nowadays, the cost of launching a chain is so low that it can almost be ignored. AI can automatically write code, publish chains, and even choose an interesting avatar. This way, not only can we leverage the two hot topics of AI and MEME, but the valuation might also leap to the ceiling of the crypto world.
But the core of MEME lies in its ability to spread. The charm of MEME does not come from the technology behind it or profound ideas, but from its ability to spark widespread discussions on social media, even drawing in ordinary people. This ability to spread is often closely related to the community's activity level. Whether a MEME can go viral ultimately depends on whether it possesses strong communicability. Just look at classic examples like Pepe's frog animation and Doge's dog image—these are things that almost everyone can recognize. Pepe's frog animation is a web classic that we have all seen, while Doge achieved cross-community spread thanks to Elon Musk's Twitter.
The true value of MEME lies in whether it can cross the boundaries of communities and enter a broader user base. When a MEME can inspire outsiders to engage in secondary creation or even use it as their avatar, only then does it possess explosive dissemination potential. This is similar to the product logic of Pop Mart. I remember someone suggested adding a USB feature to Pop Mart products, but it was rejected by the higher-ups. Why? Because if a feature were added, consumers might think, 'I already have a USB, why would I buy another?' However, if there are no practical features, these toys, like figurines, will never be considered too many, and consumers will always want to buy another. The same goes for MEME; simple, functionless, and pure, it may lack practicality but can provide endless satisfaction. Just like collecting toys, MEME can inspire ongoing pursuit and creativity.
Therefore, a real MEME is not supported by a small circle or a specific community. Its popularity is not driven by artificial hype but by spontaneous, extensive dissemination. This power is not created by forcibly attaching some kind of 'value' or 'function,' but by its pure, attractive characteristics that make everyone want to participate, even leading to secondary creations.
Its value lies precisely in this broad sense of participation and dissemination, rather than just a cycle within a small community. A successful MEME is one that can break through the limitations of its community, spreading widely across various circles and ultimately gaining true vitality.
In fact, the value of meme coins is fundamentally different from mainstream coins like SUI and ADA. We cannot simply compare the two and see which is more 'valuable.' If you measure from a traditional financial perspective or technical foundation, coins like SUI and ADA indeed have more solid support. They have blockchain technology, smart contracts, application scenarios, and other practical values. Investors buy them because they see their potential in technology and market demand, from which they can gain actual returns.
However, for meme coins, their value does not lie in technology or practical applications, but in the power of culture and community. As mentioned earlier, memes are essentially products of 'communication.' They do not require any actual technological breakthroughs or revolutionary applications. As long as they spread wildly on social platforms, encouraging more people to participate voluntarily, create content, engage in secondary creations, or even make memes and avatars, forming a phenomenon that sweeps across the internet, they hold value.
You say meme coins have no value? In fact, they do have value, but that value cannot be measured by traditional financial models. Just like the two hottest meme coins, Pepe and Doge, which have reached a certain 'mythical status' through humor, cuteness, cultural recognition, and viral spread. Would you say Pepe has no value? It can become a cultural symbol, make people laugh, gain recognition, and even convert into economic value in the market; this is where the true 'power' of meme coins lies.
So, the value of meme coins is not determined by whether they have technological innovations or how many development teams are behind them. Their core value lies in the community's motivation, participation, and the emotional recognition they bring within specific cultures. Compared to more 'rational' coins like SUI or ADA, meme coins take a different path. They are crazy, nonsensical, and their value is determined by investors, the community, and even the players themselves. As long as the community is large enough and the spread is fast enough, the value of meme coins can rise dramatically.
Of course, this is also the fragile aspect of meme coins. Their value is fleeting; unlike coins supported by technology and applications, they cannot maintain relative stability in a calm market. You might have made a profit trading Pepe today, but who can guarantee that this wave of enthusiasm will sustain its value afterward? This also reminds us that when investing, we should not let this virtual frenzy and momentary heat cloud our judgment.