2026-01-12 21:24:57

The crypto space tends to sidestep one uncomfortable truth: it's directly competing for attention and capital against traditional entertainment like sports betting and casino gaming.

In this landscape, meme coins—think projects like the dog-themed ones or frog-themed tokens that capture community momentum—become more than just jokes. They're essential tools for centralized exchanges trying to stay relevant and attract trading volume.

Missing moves in this space can feel costly. The market moves fast, and opportunities in volatility-driven assets don't always wait around.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-12 21:55

To be honest, exchanges relying on meme coins to attract traffic have long been seen through; it's just a game of hot potato.

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consensus_whisperer

· 01-12 21:53

To be honest, meme coins are no longer a joke; exchanges rely on them to make a living.

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LiquidityWizard

· 01-12 21:51

nah this is actually spot-on though... empirically speaking, the attention economy in crypto is basically just a zero-sum game masquerading as innovation. meme coins aren't bugs, they're features—theoretically the optimal scenario for cex liquidity extraction tbh

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PseudoIntellectual

· 01-12 21:48

Basically, the crypto world also relies on traffic to survive. Meme coins are being desperately packaged as the lifeline for exchanges, which is so ironic.

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