Fonte: site oficial do PUNT, Twitter, Business 2 Community
Em 11 de novembro de 2024, a Binance anunciou que listaria Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) às 18h e abriria pares de negociação à vista em USDT. Assim que a notícia foi divulgada, o PNUT tocou brevemente 0,28 USDT, subindo 141,15% em uma hora e mais que triplicou em 10 minutos. A capitalização de mercado aumentou de US$ 100 milhões para US$ 362 milhões.
De acordo com dados do Dex Screener, já em 2 de novembro, o preço do PNUT começou a disparar, atingindo um pico de mais de 6.600 vezes quando foi colocado online. Seu valor de mercado também ultrapassou US$ 110 milhões em 3 de novembro. Até as 20h do dia 11, o valor de mercado do PNUT havia atingido US$ 451 milhões.
What is PNUT?
PUNT is a memecoin launched on the Solana blockchain, born out of an unexpected and heartbreaking real-world event that resonated on social media. PNUT aims to channel the outpouring of love and advocacy into a movement to protect small animals. This coin represents a mission of compassion, remembrance, and transformation in the cryptocurrency world, thereby combining community spirit with impactful causes.
The tragedy of the internet-famous squirrel Peanut
PNUT is a meme coin inspired by the squirrel Peanuts. Peanut is a famous squirrel living in the United States, whose owner Mark often shares its daily life on Instagram. Mark not only attracts fans with these videos but also founded an animal rescue organization in Peanut's name to raise funds for animals in need of rescue.
On October 30, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) took Peanut away and detained it after receiving an anonymous tip. Mark initiated a petition calling for the release of the squirrel he had spent 7 years with, attracting significant attention from supporters.
However, on November 2, news broke that Peanut had been euthanized, sparking strong outrage online. The community condemned DEC's violent enforcement and compared the incident to the 2020 'Black Lives Matter' movement, raising the slogan 'Mouse Lives Matter.' The director of DEC was ridiculed as 'Karen' for his tough stance, and the Democratic government became the focus of public opinion.
Elon Musk also joined this memorial activity, continuously posting tweets in support of Peanut.
Behind the event, the PNUT token has gradually become a symbol of protest, with supporters expressing their support for animal rights by purchasing PNUT while protesting the government's mishandling.
PNUT's social significance and investment value
The birth of PNUT reflects the public's concern for animal rights and dissatisfaction with government enforcement, triggering the 'Mouse Lives Matter' social movement. Through PNUT, supporters not only express their mourning for Peanut but also see it as a way to protest the government. The rapid rise of PNUT shows the deep integration of cryptocurrency and social issues. It is not just an investment product, but also a reflection of social sentiment. PNUT supporters use this to express their care for animal lives and criticism of government injustices.
As meme coins diversify, more similar cryptocurrencies may emerge in the future, combining social issues and political sentiments, continually leading investors and the public to engage collectively. These types of meme coins could evolve into vehicles for social movements and political stances. They not only possess market potential but also effectively reflect social opinions, becoming a new way for the public to express their demands.
