{"id":604605,"date":"2024-04-23T07:30:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T07:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/?p=604605"},"modified":"2024-04-23T06:46:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T06:46:57","slug":"solana-meme-coin-massacre-12-projects-gone-in-30-days-27-million-vanished","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/news\/solana\/solana-meme-coin-massacre-12-projects-gone-in-30-days-27-million-vanished\/","title":{"rendered":"Solana Meme Coin Massacre: 12 Projects Gone In 30 Days, $27 Million Vanished"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:361\">The Wild West of cryptocurrency just got a little wilder. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/coins\/solana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Solana,<\/a> the blockchain known for its lightning-fast transactions, recently became a breeding ground for a peculiar phenomenon: the meme coin frenzy.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:361\">While these dog-themed, cat-inspired, or just plain nonsensical tokens promised moon landings, many investors landed face-first in a crater of lost cash.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-reading-shortcode\">Related Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/news\/bitcoin-miners-strike-gold-107-million-profit-from-runes-fueled-minting-spree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Bitcoin Miners Strike Gold: $107 Million Profit From Runes-Fueled Minting Spree<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:50\"><strong>Solana Stampede: A Frenzy Of Frivolous Finance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:498\">Fueled by social media hype and the fear of missing out (FOMO), a stampede of investors poured money into meme coin presales. A project with a name like &#8220;I Like This Coin&#8221; (LIKE) sprouted like weeds, promising outlandish returns.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:498\">The &#8220;I Like This Coin&#8221; story, however, turned out to be a classic case of &#8220;buyer beware.&#8221; Despite an initial market cap of a staggering $577 million, the token&#8217;s value plummeted by a disastrous 90% within a mere eight hours of launch.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:507\">The party didn&#8217;t stop there. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT uncovered a particularly galling trend: a dozen meme coin projects vanished into thin air after their presales, taking a combined $26.7 million from investors with them.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Only 1 month has passed and 12 of the Solana presale meme coins have been completely abandoned after raising &gt;180,650 SOL ($26.7M).<\/p>\n<p>Would avoid any future projects launched by these founders. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J0zFldRIa6\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/J0zFldRIa6<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K610MAEPMn\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/K610MAEPMn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ZachXBT (@zachxbt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zachxbt\/status\/95477469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-604608 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_0f051c.png?w=460&#038;resize=460%2C325\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_0f051c.png?w=1227 1227w, https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_0f051c.png?w=460 460w, https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_0f051c.png?w=768 768w, https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_0f051c.png?w=860 860w, https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_0f051c.png?w=120 120w, https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_0f051c.png?w=750 750w, https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_0f051c.png?w=1140 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:54\"><strong>Solana Slowdown: When Meme Mania Clogs The Network<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:334\">The meme coin craze wasn&#8217;t without collateral damage. The massive influx of transactions clogged the Solana network, leading to transaction failures and frustrating delays. This highlighted a fundamental issue with meme coins: they often lack real-world applications and contribute little to the underlying blockchain&#8217;s development.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:334\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-604609 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_4ed65c.png?w=372&#038;resize=372%2C460\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_4ed65c.png?w=704 704w, https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_4ed65c.png?w=372 372w, https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/a_4ed65c.png?w=696 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\"><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:356\">Solana&#8217;s founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, wasn&#8217;t shy about expressing his skepticism. He questioned the very concept of meme coin presales, suggesting they were better suited for projects with strong tech foundations. Yakovenko&#8217;s comments resonated with many who saw the meme coin frenzy as a speculative bubble fueled by empty promises and social media hype.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:356\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/4h4GjZxP\/\" width=\"1835\" height=\"883\"><\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:70\">Solana is currently trading at $155.69. Chart: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TradingView<\/a><\/pre>\n<h3 data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:70\"><strong>Meme Coin Meltdown: A Cautionary Tale For Crypto Curious Investors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:323\">The rise and fall of Solana&#8217;s meme coins serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with investing in unregulated, highly speculative assets. While the allure of quick riches might be tempting, the potential for scams and rug pulls (where developers abandon a project after raising funds) is significant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-reading-shortcode\">Related Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/news\/is-the-bitcoin-bloodbath-over-analysts-say-60000-is-the-cycles-bottom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \">Is The Bitcoin Bloodbath Over? Analysts Say $60,000 Is The Cycle\u2019s Bottom<\/a><\/div>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:455\">The fallout from the meme coin frenzy could have lasting repercussions. Regulatory bodies might take a closer look at this corner of the crypto world, potentially leading to stricter measures to protect investors.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:455\">For those interested in exploring the exciting world of cryptocurrency, the lesson is clear: conduct thorough research, prioritize projects with real-world use cases, and always remember what the sages mean when they say if it sounds too good to be true&#8230;<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:455\"><em>Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Wild West of cryptocurrency just got a little wilder. Solana, the blockchain known for its lightning-fast transactions, recently became a breeding ground for a peculiar phenomenon: the meme coin frenzy. While these dog-themed, cat-inspired, or just plain nonsensical tokens promised moon landings, many investors landed face-first in a crater of lost cash. Related Reading: Bitcoin Miners Strike Gold: $107 Million Profit From Runes-Fueled Minting Spree Solana Stampede: A Frenzy Of Frivolous Finance Fueled by social media hype and the fear of missing out (FOMO), a stampede of investors poured money into meme coin presales. A project with a name like &#8220;I Like This Coin&#8221; (LIKE) sprouted like weeds, promising outlandish returns. The &#8220;I Like This Coin&#8221; story, however, turned out to be a classic case of &#8220;buyer beware.&#8221; Despite an initial market cap of a staggering $577 million, the token&#8217;s value plummeted by a disastrous 90% within a mere eight hours of launch. The party didn&#8217;t stop there. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT uncovered a particularly galling trend: a dozen meme coin projects vanished into thin air after their presales, taking a combined $26.7 million from investors with them. Only 1 month has passed and 12 of the Solana presale meme coins have been completely abandoned after raising &gt;180,650 SOL ($26.7M). Would avoid any future projects launched by these founders. https:\/\/t.co\/J0zFldRIa6 pic.twitter.com\/K610MAEPMn \u2014 ZachXBT (@zachxbt) April 21, 2024 Solana Slowdown: When Meme Mania Clogs The Network The meme coin craze wasn&#8217;t without collateral damage. The massive influx of transactions clogged the Solana network, leading to transaction failures and frustrating delays. This highlighted a fundamental issue with meme coins: they often lack real-world applications and contribute little to the underlying blockchain&#8217;s development. Solana&#8217;s founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, wasn&#8217;t shy about expressing his skepticism. He questioned the very concept of meme coin presales, suggesting they were better suited for projects with strong tech foundations. Yakovenko&#8217;s comments resonated with many who saw the meme coin frenzy as a speculative bubble fueled by empty promises and social media hype. Solana is currently trading at $155.69. Chart: TradingView Meme Coin Meltdown: A Cautionary Tale For Crypto Curious Investors The rise and fall of Solana&#8217;s meme coins serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with investing in unregulated, highly speculative assets. While the allure of quick riches might be tempting, the potential for scams and rug pulls (where developers abandon a project after raising funds) is significant. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Bloodbath Over? Analysts Say $60,000 Is The Cycle\u2019s Bottom The fallout from the meme coin frenzy could have lasting repercussions. Regulatory bodies might take a closer look at this corner of the crypto world, potentially leading to stricter measures to protect investors. For those interested in exploring the exciting world of cryptocurrency, the lesson is clear: conduct thorough research, prioritize projects with real-world use cases, and always remember what the sages mean when they say if it sounds too good to be true&#8230; Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":557,"featured_media":604612,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[84543],"tags":[142,1020,83767,12837,83626],"class_list":["post-604605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solana","tag-altcoins","tag-blockchain","tag-meme-coins","tag-sol","tag-solana"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Solana Meme Coin Massacre: 12 Projects Gone In 30 Days<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Wild West of cryptocurrency just got a little wilder. 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