How Did a White House Tweet Overturn the Old Order with a BSC Chain Meme Frenzy?
An unexpected meme coin race unfolded on January 21 after the White House tweeted about "victory, eviction, and memes." Within minutes, two versions of a token named "memes" were launched—first on Solana, then on BSC. Contrary to expectations that Solana’s first-mover advantage would dominate, the BSC version outperformed significantly in market metrics. At its peak, the BSC meme reached a market cap of $28 million with 7,300 holders, while Solana’s version peaked at $3.6 million with 3,900 holders. Real-time user engagement data from GMGN also showed stronger activity on BSC.
This outcome challenges the long-standing perception that BSC meme coins rely solely on endorsements from figures like CZ or He Yi—a pattern once criticized as a "top-down decree model." Despite suspicions of market manipulation, the organic traction suggests a shift in BSC’s meme culture. CZ has since publicly cautioned against creating or investing in meme coins based on his tweets, emphasizing that such tokens are high-risk and not endorsed by him. The event signals a possible new phase—dubbed "BSC 3.0"—where community-driven momentum, rather than influential figures, shapes meme coin success.
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