{"id":84916,"date":"2023-07-14T08:25:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T08:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com"},"modified":"2024-01-16T10:36:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T10:36:47","slug":"memeconomy-101-understanding-the-economics-of-meme-coins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/memeconomy-101-understanding-the-economics-of-meme-coins","title":{"rendered":"Memeconomy 101: Understanding the Economics of Meme coins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Memes have become an integral part of Internet culture but have since moved past just being a source of entertainment on social media. In fact, meme culture has become so powerful that it has even been able to affect the financial world.<\/p>\n<p>The emergence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/meme-coin-memecoin\">meme coins<\/a> has acted as a \u201ccultural reset\u201d in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27531\/cryptocurrency\">cryptocurrency<\/a> industry as they essentially allow people to invest in a trend.<\/p>\n<p>What are meme coins, what makes them so popular, and are they worth your time?<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_basics_of_memeconomy\">The Basics Of Memeconomy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to data published on <a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/view\/memes\/\" target=\"_blank\">CoinMarketCap<\/a>, the total market capitalization of meme coins surpasses $16 billion as of 13 July 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The platform has listed hundreds of registered meme coins, with some of the biggest being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/33147\/dogecoin\">dogecoin<\/a> (DOGE) which has been popularly endorsed by Elon Musk and is currently ranked as the eighth biggest cryptocurrency overall, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/shiba-inu-shib\">shiba inu<\/a> (SHIB), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/pepe-coin-pepe\">pepe <\/a>(PEPE), and bone shibaswap (BONE) among many others.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tesla merch buyable with Dogecoin<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1481873421390680065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">January 14, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Overall, meme coins are cryptocurrencies that gain popularity primarily through social media or the use of internet memes. Many meme cryptocurrencies have also been created as a joke. DOGE and SHIB, for example, are using the popular Doge meme as their mascot and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>DOGE was created in 2013 and is poking fun at the complexities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27193\/bitcoin-btc\">bitcoin<\/a> (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"meme_coins_vs_regular_crypto_biggest_differences\">Meme Coins vs. Regular Crypto: Biggest Differences<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The co-founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/coinledger.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">CoinLedger<\/a>, David Kemmerer, told Techopedia:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-quote su-quote-style-default\"><div class=\"su-quote-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">The main difference between meme cryptocurrency and regular digital assets is that meme crypto is created for entertainment or social purposes, including social criticism, while regular digital assets are only used as a store of value or as a form of exchange.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Essentially what this means is that meme cryptocurrencies are built around community preference, the CEO of VUCA Digital, Pan Lorattawut, added, highly focusing on community engagement and rising trends.<\/p>\n<p>While, in hindsight, nothing really makes meme cryptocurrencies too different from any of the other digital assets available on the market, the co-founder and CEO of Howl Labs, Ivan Perez, noted that their rise in popularity has led investors to re-evaluate and challenge the foundational principles underpinning the overall economic system as they \u201coffer a unique and intriguing way to interact\u201d with the crypto industry.<\/p>\n<p>Despite meme tokens not being far too different from regular or more established cryptocurrencies like BTC and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32571\/ethereum-cryptocurrency\">ether<\/a> (ETH), experts admit that their more playful nature could lead investors to deem them as \u2018less credible\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Justin Goldston, a professor of supply chain management at Georgetown University, told Techopedia:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-quote su-quote-style-default\"><div class=\"su-quote-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">[Meme cryptocurrencies] are often seen as less credible \u2026 due to their lack of inherent utility and the speculative nature of their value. The credibility of a meme token can also be influenced by factors such as its listing on reputable exchanges and its perceived use case.\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"supply_and_demand_of_meme_coins_depend_on_community\">Supply and Demand Of Meme Coins Depend On Community<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since meme coins are created mainly for social purposes and entertainment, their supply and demand are highly dependent on social trends and investor sentiment, CoinLedger\u2019s Kemmerer noted.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the price of DOGE or SHIB tends to surge when Elon Musk tweets about the cryptocurrency or even when he <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/biggest-movers-doge-shib-surge-as-elon-musk-tweets-dog-ceo-pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\">posts photos of his own Shiba Inu dog<\/a>. More recently, the price of DOGE surged when Elon Musk changed the logo of Twitter to the logo of the cryptocurrency, helping the asset\u2019s market capitalization surge from $10 billion to $13.7 billion.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As promised <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jc1TnAqxAV\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/Jc1TnAqxAV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1642976364080041984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">April 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The cryptocurrency\u2019s value then dropped once the social media platform stopped using it as a logo.<\/p>\n<p>While the community does play a vital role in meme token development, social media marketing plays a crucial role in promoting any cryptocurrency on the market.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Each time a new token comes up, it has its own community of followers that drive its momentum on social media and elsewhere. It&#8217;s social media marketing 101,&#8221; Elijah Jackson, the cryptocurrency YouTube creator and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/30246\/blockchain\">blockchain<\/a> industry commentator of MyChargeBack told Techopedia.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Goldston added that because meme coins do not have the fundamental economic or business use cases that other cryptocurrencies have, their prices are heavily influenced by the hype generated on social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit.<\/p>\n<p>Other factors that could also influence the supply and demand of meme cryptocurrencies include celebrity endorsement and fear of mission out.<\/p>\n<p>Although, because community building plays such a big role in the supply and demand of meme tokens, the biggest risk associated with them could primarily stem from their speculative nature and volatile prices, Dr. Goldston noted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-quote su-quote-style-default\"><div class=\"su-quote-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">These tokens are often driven by hype and social media sentiment, which can lead to rapid price increases but also sharp declines.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>In addition, since most meme tokens are based on pop culture trends, they are also highly susceptible to social trends, CoinLedger\u2019s Kemmerer said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-quote su-quote-style-default\"><div class=\"su-quote-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">A meme token can undergo massive price swings based on market sentiments and current viral trends, which also make them subject to pump-and-dump, where prices are inflated and crash fast.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"regulations_and_future_outlook\">Regulations and Future Outlook<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cryptocurrency industry has been highly monitored by regulating bodies worldwide, and the meme crypto world is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>While regulating bodies are yet to target meme cryptocurrencies specifically, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/sec-vs-binance-coinbase-lawsuits-usher-new-era-for-cryptocurrencies\">filed a number of lawsuits<\/a> against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/news\/press-release\/2023-102\" target=\"_blank\">Coinbase<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/news\/press-release\/2023-101\" target=\"_blank\">Binance<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/news\/press-release\/2020-338\" target=\"_blank\">Ripple<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In Europe, the European Union had provisionally agreed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consilium.europa.eu\/en\/press\/press-releases\/2023\/05\/16\/digital-finance-council-adopts-new-rules-on-markets-in-crypto-assets-mica\/\" target=\"_blank\">Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA)<\/a> that will aim to closely monitor the cryptocurrency industry in all 27 European states.<\/p>\n<p>As meme cryptocurrencies continue to surge in popularity, regulating bodies will soon start to develop an interest in them too, Kemmerer said.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, most cryptocurrencies that fall into the traps of regulating bodies have a company or a number of people that stand behind the token, working on its development or the blockchain that it exists on. However, this is something that meme tokens often lack, thus making it harder for regulating bodies to target them, MyChargeBack\u2019s Jackson noted.<\/p>\n<p>Although, this is not to say that meme coins are not liable to face regulatory issues in the future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMemecoins may appear to be a frivolous joke at first glance, but they serve as a powerful social commentary that goes much deeper. They challenge traditional financial systems and the way we perceive value in a rapidly changing world. Memecoins may even highlight the fickleness of human belief in assigning value to intangible assets and question whether our collective faith in traditional financial systems is well-founded,\u201d Howl Labs\u2019 Perez added.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With big names such as Elon Musk continuing to endorse meme coins, it is without a doubt that memeconomy will continue to surge. A pop culture phenomenon, memeconomy is keeping audiences engaged and has a knack for attracting a wide array of new users, who initially may have not even been interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/long-term-investments\">investing in crypto<\/a> \u2013 or stocks, think GameStop (GME).<\/p>\n<p>Even so, users should remember to exercise caution when investing in cryptocurrencies and never trade money they cannot afford to lose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Memes have become an integral part of Internet culture but have since moved past just being a source of entertainment on social media. In fact, meme culture has become so powerful that it has even been able to affect the financial world. 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