Putting on the 'Coat' of MEME to Open New Directions for Cancer Research
Background of the Birth of MIRA Token:
In the cryptocurrency field, MEME coins are often viewed as representatives of speculation and entertainment; however, MIRA is different. On December 25, Siqi Chen, the CEO and CFO of the entrepreneurial financial platform Runway, revealed that his four-year-old daughter Mira was diagnosed with a rare craniopharyngioma.
Although benign, the tumor is located in a critical area of the brain, making it extremely risky. Chen collaborated with the Hankinson Lab at the University of Colorado to explore treatment methods, and after a successful surgery, he began seeking external funding for pediatric brain tumor research to tackle the exorbitant costs of rare disease research.
Market Performance of MIRA Token and Chen's Actions:
With strong support and close attention from the community, MIRA token soared dramatically. Within a day, its market value skyrocketed to $80 million, and trading volume even exceeded $100 million. The portion held by Chen was worth over $14 million at the price peak.
Subsequently, Chen made a commendable decision, promising to sell $1,000 worth of MIRA tokens every 10 minutes and donate every penny to the lab for rare cancer research projects. Moreover, he initiated a community vote to ask whether everyone wanted to continue selling. The result showed that as high as 65.7% of participants voted in support, backing his plan.
Reflecting on that crazy day, Chen expressed, "I have been surfing the internet for 30 years, and have seen all sorts of storms, but that day was truly the craziest day of my life."