What is a memecoin? Why joke cryptocurrencies swing so wildly
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
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A memecoin is a cryptocurrency inspired by an internet joke, meme or trend rather than by a product or service. Its price is driven mainly by online attention, which makes it one of the riskiest kinds of crypto.
Where memecoins came from
Dogecoin was created in 2013 as a joke based on the Shiba Inu 'doge' meme. It grew a large following, and many copycat coins have been launched since, often themed on animals, celebrities or viral moments.
Why the prices swing so much
Most memecoins have no product, cash flow or use behind them, so their price depends on how many people want to buy at that moment. A single social media post can send the price up or down sharply within hours.
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Risks to understand
- Prices can fall close to zero and may never recover.
- Many new memecoins are rug pulls or pump-and-dump schemes.
- Some are hard to sell because few people are trading them.
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