Dogs, cats, and things with hats – the meme coin craze is surging once more. Pepe the Frog reached its all-time high (ATH) in March 2024, and WIF, the adorable Shiba Inu puppy with a hat, is set to be projected onto the Las Vegas Sphere. If you're looking to join the frenzy, here is our complete list of meme coins available on the Crypto.com App.
Dogecoin (DOGE)
Dogecoin is the original meme coin that founded the entire category. Created in 2013 by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, it is a cryptocurrency built on the foundation of a popular internet meme featuring a Shiba Inu dog. Despite its light-hearted origins, Dogecoin has gained substantial traction in the crypto space. It operates on its own Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain, facilitating peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions with low fees and fast processing times. While initially created as a joke, Dogecoin has developed a dedicated community and has been used for charitable causes and tipping content creators online. Its rise reflects the unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market and the potential for unexpected phenomena to emerge.
Shiba Inu (SHIB)
Launched in August 2020 by an individual known as 'Ryoshi', Shiba Inu quickly gained momentum. Drawing inspiration from Dogecoin, it also features the beloved Shiba Inu breed. SHIB operates on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token, leveraging its network for smart contracts. It offers a decentralized platform for peer-to-peer transactions with low fees. The ecosystem expanded with additional tokens like BONE and LEASH, also operating on Ethereum. Shiba Inu's rise after DOGE underscored the immense power of internet meme culture and community-driven movements within the cryptocurrency realm.
Pepe (PEPE)
Pepe, named after the iconic meme character, is a cryptocurrency on Ethereum that emerged in April 2023, riding the coattails of internet culture's fascination with the green frog. Within weeks of its public launch, Pepe became one of the most highly-traded cryptos. While Dogecoin took almost four years for its market cap to reach $1 billion, Pepe Coin surpassed its first billion within three weeks of its launch. The market cap of the green frog now sits at over $3.4 billion as of March 21, 2024, and it quickly became one of the most popular meme coins of 2024, surpassing DOGE and Shiba Inu on price gains and trading volume. Although its official site claims the token has no intrinsic value or expectation of financial return, the number of holders continues to be impressive.
dogwifhat (WIF)
Launched on the Solana blockchain on 20 November 2023, dogwifhat quickly gained popularity due to its unique identity – a Shiba Inu puppy wearing a pink hat – and a thriving community. Despite having no known utility, WIF established itself as a top meme coin in 2024, outperforming prominent tokens like Shiba Inu and Pepe in price gains. In mid-March 2024, crypto enthusiasts crowdfunded a campaign to project the dogwifhat onto the Las Vegas Sphere, exceeding their funding goal within days. As of 19 March 2024, it reached a market capitalization of over US$2.9 billion and surged 153,196% in price.
Floki (FLOKI)
Named after Elon Musk's pet Shiba Inu, Floki burst onto the scene in 2021 as a cryptocurrency inspired by meme-fueled frenzy. Floki is an ERC-20 and BEP-20 token that quickly gained traction as a symbol of community-driven enthusiasm. The project is founded on the principles of decentralization and community governance, aiming to harness the power of blockchain technology for applications ranging from DeFi to gaming.
Bonk (BONK)
Launched on the Ethereum blockchain in December 2022, the Bonk meme coin brings a good dose of humor to the cryptocurrency world. Bonk embraces the iconic 'bonk' meme, which shows a Shiba Inu bonking an exchangeable character on the head. While primarily a lighthearted digital token with no utility, Bonk demonstrates the creative potential within the crypto space.
CorgiAI (CORGIAI)
Based on the theme of artificial intelligence, CorgiAI is a meme project developed on the Cronos chain, a network belonging to Crypto.com. It is known for its active community, staking functions, and innovative approach that fuses memes with AI. CorgiAI has experienced remarkable growth, with its value surging by approximately 5,500% over six months (as of 18 March 2024), reaching a market cap of over US$1 billion.
BOOK OF MEME (BOME)
BOOK OF MEME (BOME) emerged as a groundbreaking meme coin with a 2,000% surge in value within days of its launch on 10 March 2024. Created by Darkfarts, the artist behind Pepe, the BOME token aims to establish a permanent storage library solution for meme coins. The project uses Arweave, IPFS, and inscriptions for data storage and doubles as a social platform for cross-chain storage. Its rapid surge was boosted by listing announcements on major exchanges like Crypto.com, cementing its place as a significant market player.
MOG Coin (MOG)
MOG Coin has been one of the top-performing coins in the market, stemming from its association with the 'mogging' meme originating from 4chan. The coin saw a 5,000% increase in value over six months (as of March 2024), reflecting the soaring popularity of meme coins. While the meme has been linked to toxic masculinity, community members believe it has evolved to symbolize a pursuit of greatness and manifestation of one's deepest potential.
Coq Inu (COQ)
Operating on the Avalanche blockchain, Coq Inu features a rooster ('coq' in French) and launched on 7 December 2023. COQ's journey to an over US$276 million market cap within two weeks captured the community's attention. At its ATH on 13 March 2024, the coin soared by well over 5,000%. Its recent Crypto.com listing – its first on a centralized exchange – reflects the enthusiastic sentiment surrounding the token.
Gekko HQ (GEKKO)
Gekko HQ is a meme coin project inspired by a green lizard with Wall Street ambitions, operating on the Ethereum blockchain since May 2023. It features a total supply of 200 trillion GEKKO tokens. Its unique features include no taxes, no pre-sale, a burn mechanism, a renounce contract, and LP lock. The project's roadmap includes a 'Great Flippening' competition, ambassador partnerships, and integrating social media filters.
Myro (MYRO)
Launched on Solana in November 2023, Myro is inspired by Solana co-founder Raj Gokal's dog. Beyond its meme charm, Myro aims to establish a decentralized platform for content creation and monetization. It stands out with zero transaction fees and transparency. The coin experienced an 8,000% gain in six months (as of March 2024), driven by its listing on tier 1 exchanges like Crypto.com and the popularity of the Solana ecosystem. Future plans include a staking programme to provide more utility.
Bone ShibaSwap (BONE)
Born in 2021 as a pivotal component of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, Bone ShibaSwap embodies innovation and accessibility in DeFi. Within its platform, this token empowers users to engage in seamless token swaps, provide liquidity, and stake assets for lucrative rewards. Bone ShibaSwap operates on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC).
Milady Meme Coin (LADYS)
Inspired by the Milady NFT collection, Milady Meme Coin represents a meme tokenization of the 'fully memetically optimized white pill.' Of a total supply of 888,000,888,000,888 tokens, 94% were sent to the liquidity pool, with LP tokens burnt. 1% was airdropped to PEPE and Milady NFT holders, and 5% is held in a multi-sig wallet for future listings. Milady has seen surges of over 38,000% since its June 2023 launch. The roadmap includes community partnerships, a digital newsletter, future CEX listings, and merchandise, though the team claims the coin is 'completely useless and for entertainment purposes only.'
Dogelon Mars (ELON)
Launched in 2021 on Ethereum, Dogelon Mars blends interstellar ambition with meme-driven culture, picking up on Elon Musk's tweets about Mars and the Shiba Inu meme. The decentralized platform aims to foster an ecosystem for token swaps and liquidity provision. Its vibrant community from 2021 is seeing a revival with the 2024 meme coin boom.
Doge Killer (LEASH)
Introduced in 2021 as part of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, Doge Killer embodies the tenacity of its canine predecessor. While bearing the name 'killer', it seeks innovation and carves its own path. Like other 2021 dog coins, it offers a platform for DeFi activities, from token swaps to yield farming, claiming its true power is to inspire collaboration within the crypto ecosystem.
How to Buy Meme Coins on Crypto.com
Buying meme coins with Crypto.com is easy. Dogecoin (DOGE), dogwifhat (WIF), Pepe (PEPE), BOOK OF MEME (BOME), and all other mentioned coins are listed in the Crypto.com App. You can buy them with USD, EUR, GBP, and 20+ other fiat currencies or trade them for other cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, and 250+ more. To start, download the Crypto.com App for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and complete the quick sign-up process.
Once your account is registered, you can fund it via bank transfer, Apple Pay, or credit/prepaid card payment. While bank transfers might take a few business days, Apple Pay and credit card payments are processed within seconds, ready for your first meme coin purchase.
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