Solana’s Largest Meme Coin Hits The Vegas Strip

Solana’s newest memecoin star, Dogwifhat [WIF], is set to make an appearance on the iconic Vegas Sphere after successfully raising $681k in just three days. WIF’s price and market cap have grown by leaps and bounds, with more investors and traders betting on the token’s popularity. The price reached an all-time high, making it the largest meme coin on the Solana blockchain.

WIF’s rapid ascent has sparked conversations about its evolving beyond the realm of meme-based cryptocurrency and transitioning into a more serious contender in the world of alternative digital assets, or altcoins.

Dogwifhat is leveling up! From meme to might, it now hits a $3 billion cap. With its mascot set to dazzle Las Vegas’ Sphere, is WIF shedding its meme status for altcoin fame?

Sporting an image of a dog donning a hat as its logo, the project claims to be “the most sophisticated meme coin ever made. In contrast to Dogecoin, which operates on its proprietary blockchain, dogwifhat leverages Solana’s fast and scalable chain, thus facilitating smart contracts and decentralized applications. WIF harnesses SOL functions such as lower charges attached to transactions, large scale, and seamless interoperability with other blockchains, ensuring a smooth trading experience for users.

Solana’s Meme Coin Boom

The meme coin craze has escalated to unprecedented levels as one anonymous trader purportedly amassed a fortune. On November 26, 2023, the trader acquired 2.58 million WIF tokens for a mere $310, or 5.288 SOL. As reported by TronWeekly, they sold these tokens for an astounding $1.4 million, marking an incredible return of over 451,000%.

Overall, the Solana meme coin ecosystem is exploding, with a nearly $7 billion valuation, representing around 10% of the total market. Recently, Messari CEO Ryan Selkis lauded Solana’s standout features, such as a seamless trading experience highlighted by tools like Phantom and Backpack, DEXscreener trading integration, minimal fees, and rapid transaction processing. In a market cluttered with speculative tokens, these elements collectively distinguish the blockchain, setting it apart from the rest.

A disclaimer: Investors should exercise caution when dealing with meme coins, as they are subjected to market volatility and inherent risks. It is advisable to conduct thorough research before considering any investment in these assets.

Lipika Deka: Lipika is a crypto-journalist at TWJ. A graduate in economics and finance, she has a keen interest in the political and socio-economic facets of blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency industry.