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Memecoins: From Joke to Major Market Segment

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

7 months ago


Memecoins, which began as a joke, have become significant market players. Their market cap exceeded $140 billion, but recent disputes over licensing rights draw attention.

The Iconic Doge Meme and Its Legacy

The story starts with the iconic Doge meme, based on the Shiba Inu dog named Kabosu. After her passing, her owner, Atsuko Sato, adopted a new Shiba Inu named Neiro, quickly becoming a symbol in the memecoin space. This led to a flood of Neiro-themed coins, each claiming originality.

Own the Doge DAO's Role in Shaping Neiro's Future

The Own the Doge DAO, focused on preserving Doge meme legacy, secured the official intellectual property rights for Neiro from @kabosumama. This move allows the DAO to designate which Neiro token is 'official,' helping protect the community from fraud and scams. DOG token holders will vote for the official token, while Sato retains veto power, ensuring the final decision aligns with her vision for Neiro’s legacy.

Impact on the Crypto Community

The outcome of this decision could drastically affect the Neiro coin landscape. One Ethereum-based token has a market cap of $663 million, while others are valued around $5 million. The vote could reshape the standings among Neiro coins, identifying a dominant token. Concerns over memecoin legitimacy rise, as Peanut the Squirrel creator Mark Longo accused Binance of unauthorized trademark use.

The future of memecoins like Neiro faces uncertainty due to licensing disputes. It remains to be seen how this situation will evolve.

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