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Charity Memecoin $MIRA and Its Role in Supporting Tumor Research

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


A heartwarming story in the crypto space recently unfolded as a charity memecoin, $MIRA, created to support research for a rare brain tumor, skyrocketed to an $80 million market capitalization. While its value has since dropped, the project raised over $1 million for a critical cause.

The Story Behind $MIRA

In September 2024, Siqi Chen, founder of the startup finance platform Runway, revealed a personal tragedy: his 4-year-old daughter, Mira, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. Though benign, the tumor’s location posed immense risks. Chen encouraged support for children's brain tumor research, which led to the creation of the $MIRA memecoin on Solana.

How $MIRA Took Off

The initiative gained traction when an anonymous X user, Waddles, created the $MIRA token on the Solana blockchain. Waddles sent half the token's supply to Chen, encouraging the Solana community to rally behind the cause. Quote: 'When I saw the story about Mira, I thought it would be good to buy and send supply to you with the hopes of getting the SOL community behind a good cause.' The memecoin quickly gained attention with Chen pledging all funds to the University of Colorado's research.

Unprecedented Growth and Aftermath

The $MIRA token’s value soared as the story captured hearts. Market data showed its capitalization peaking at $80 million, with trading volumes exceeding $100 million. Chen commented: 'This is the craziest day of my life. I will be liquidating $1,000 worth of $MIRA every 10 minutes, perpetually.' Despite a drop in value, $MIRA remains a meaningful initiative with over $1 million for research.

While $MIRA's value dropped, the project raised significant funds for rare disease research, illustrating the potential positive impact of memecoins.

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