Memecoins, such as dogecoin and Shiba Inu, are gaining more attention and market share in the crypto economy. They now account for 3.16% of the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies, or 11.21% if you exclude bitcoin and ether. Memecoins have reached a market value of over $140 billion and have experienced significant growth this year. However, there are concerns about whether this is sustainable or a sign of an overheated market. The rise of memecoins highlights the increasing influence of retail-driven narratives in the crypto market and the potential for speculative bubbles. The sector has also seen a shift in terms of the types of memecoins and the networks they are traded on. Solana has become a popular network for memecoin trading, but there are concerns about relying too heavily on memecoins in certain ecosystems.
- Content Editor ( coindesk.com )
- 2024-12-06
Memecoins Reach $140B Market Cap and Gain Ground in Crypto Economy