2025-12-26 08:22:55

Meme coins have hit a cultural inflection point. The real question isn't whether memes belong in crypto—they already do. It's whether they can evolve beyond serving whales and funding pump-and-dump cycles.

A core insight from MemeMax_Fi's founder rings true: memes represent genuine culture and community. If that's the foundation, then the economics need to match. Sustainable tokenomics, fair distribution mechanisms, and real utility—these aren't optional add-ons. They're prerequisites.

The disconnect is stark. Most meme projects treat sustainability as afterthought, if at all. But culture without economic foundation crumbles. The coins that will outlast the hype cycle are the ones building actual models that reward community participation over pure speculation.

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

12 Likes

Reward
12
5
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

PoolJumper

· 3h ago

Well said, finally someone pointed out the core issue. Most meme coins are indeed just tools to fleece retail investors, with no thought of sustainability. The community is the core; without a genuine economic model, it's just building castles in the air. Another cycle is coming, and it will be interesting to see who can survive. A reasonable token distribution mechanism is truly scarce... But how long can the idea of MemeMax_Fi last? It's a common topic, but sustainability has never been the focus; high profits are what matter. Ultimately, it still depends on community self-discipline, but that's basically nonexistent in the crypto world haha. Culture ≠ money-grabbing; this principle is simple, but most project teams don't want to hear it.

View OriginalReply0

RektButAlive

· 9h ago

You're right, but no matter how much you hear, it's still those old tricks of front-running to harvest the gains. Can you really count the truly practical meme coins? Most of them are just rebranded pump-and-dump schemes. With such a terrible economic model, what culture are we even talking about? It's just pure deception to fool fools.

View OriginalReply0

NotFinancialAdvice

· 9h ago

That's right, but I've seen so many meme coins, and not a single one has actually achieved this. Wait a minute, big players just run after they profit, what culture and community are we talking about? Economic model? Laughable, 99% of projects haven't even thought about that. Before the culture collapses, the money is already gone.

View OriginalReply0

ImpermanentLossFan

· 9h ago

That's right. Most emoji projects nowadays are just using cultural slogans to scam money, with terrible economic models. The ones that truly stick around are those that genuinely value the community... Big players just take the profits and run, and the culture dies. I've seen a lot of impermanence, and emojis are the same.

View OriginalReply0

GateUser-5854de8b

· 10h ago

Basically, most meme coins are just air, with no real economic model... Hoping to rely on culture to sustain? Without fundamentals, you'll die sooner or later... I agree, community-driven projects are indeed much more reliable than mere hype... It's the same old trick; no matter how well it's packaged, a Ponzi scheme can't be saved... This time, finally getting to the point—sustainability is the key... The point is right, but the question is, who is actually doing this...

View OriginalReply0