2026-01-07 16:26:51

Think about it, how many memes in the Web3 world can withstand more than ten years of popularity? That number might be much smaller than you imagine.

The more pressing question is, how many meme projects have truly been burning since 2011 and will continue until 2026? Count them on your fingers—PEPE and Bread Cat $INBRED are the two I can think of. Besides these? I can't think of a third.

This is the harsh reality of meme coin survival. Most projects are fleeting, gaining popularity quickly and fading just as fast. But those that manage to settle down and sustain a decade of vitality in the market must have something special behind them. Whether it's community stickiness, trending topics, or some form of hard-to-copy narrative, these rare cases are worth in-depth observation. During the crypto market rebound, such reflections might help us identify opportunities that can truly stand the test of time among many projects.

PEPE-6,61%

View Original

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.

17 Likes

Reward
17
9
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

ser_we_are_ngmi

· 7h ago

Honestly, just these two? PEPE definitely can fight, but I haven't heard of Bread Cat... Wait, am I too bad at this...

View OriginalReply0

SigmaValidator

· 11h ago

Honestly, both can survive this long, which is quite impressive. Most meme coins are just quick-frozen dumplings designed to scam retail investors.

View OriginalReply0

ChainProspector

· 01-07 16:56

Damn, it's a bit surprising that PEPE has lasted this long honestly. A meme project that has been around for ten years is really rare to the point of being absurd; most are just quick cash grabs. Bread Cat $INBRED? Never heard of it. What's this new thing? Need to do some research. Community stickiness, in simple terms, is about whether there are people genuinely supporting it. Too many projects simply lack this trait. It's definitely time to stay calm and think during a rebound. Don't get fooled by new projects again. Haven't you learned your lesson yet? There must be something behind a ten-year-old project’s vitality, but the question is how do we tell if it's genuine popularity or just marketing hype? I agree that storytelling is hard to replicate, but how do you invest in something that can't be copied? How do you judge its value?

View OriginalReply0

SpeakWithHatOn

· 01-07 16:54

Honestly, both have been around for ten years, which is really not that long.

View OriginalReply0

SatsStacking

· 01-07 16:52

Ha, just these two? I thought I could count them on one hand. Honestly, meme projects that have survived over ten years are incredibly rare, but that also shows what—true value is hidden in those old projects that are repeatedly dissed.

View OriginalReply0

SighingCashier

· 01-07 16:47

Memes that have survived for ten years are truly rare; most die after being exploited.

View OriginalReply0

SchroedingerGas

· 01-07 16:37

Honestly, meme projects that can survive for more than ten years are indeed rare gems.

View OriginalReply0

LeekCutter

· 01-07 16:33

Haha, really, there are very few memes that have survived for ten years, which shows that most of them are just tricks to harvest retail investors. Things that can last this long must have some substance; otherwise, they would have faded away early. Speaking of PEPE, it can still hold on for so long, the community's stickiness is indeed impressive.

View OriginalReply0