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    Meme coin mania: Bitcoin’s DOG hits new heights

    By Nikita JiangDecember 10, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON (DOG) hits an all-time high of $0.0096, with its market cap reaching $966 million
    • Baby Doge Coin and Neiro also surge, gaining attention alongside DOG in the meme coin space

    What happened: DOG soars to record high, meme coins explode

    DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON (DOG), a Bitcoin-based meme coin, reached a new all-time high price of $0.0096 late on Sunday( December 8), with its market cap soaring to $966 million. The token, launched in April as part of the Runes protocol by Leonidas and Casey Rodarmor, has continued to gain traction despite not being listed on major tier-1 exchanges. This milestone surpasses its previous peak from June and highlights the growing popularity of meme coins on the Bitcoin network. “A new all-time high is especially exciting because we did it without a spot listing on a tier-1 exchange,” Leonidas told Decrypt.

    In addition to DOG’s rise, Baby Doge Coin (BABYDOGE) and Neiro (NEIRO) also saw significant price increases, with Baby Doge Coin jumping 33% and Neiro gaining 10%. These coins, inspired by the Shiba Inu dog and a newly adopted puppy named Neiro, reflect the ongoing trend of meme coins gaining traction through emotional connections and community support.

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    What it’s important

    The rise of DOG, Baby Doge Coin, and Neiro points to the rapidly growing and unpredictable nature of the meme coin market, which, despite its volatility, is reshaping the landscape of cryptocurrency investments. This market, fueled by social media, community-driven efforts, and emotional appeal, represents a paradigm shift in how investors view value in digital assets. Companies like DOG have proven that smaller, community-centric tokens can thrive outside the traditional realms of major exchanges, showing that there is more to crypto than institutional-backed assets.

    However, this shift also raises concerns about the sustainability and long-term value of meme coins, which are largely driven by hype and speculative interest rather than inherent technological or utility value. This is particularly evident in the history of other meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, which, despite their meteoric rise, have struggled to maintain consistent value or practical applications beyond speculative trading.

    For smaller companies, like the team behind DOG, the success reflects a potential new model for launching tokens. By tapping into community-driven efforts and avoiding reliance on large exchanges, they can find a niche within the crowded crypto space.

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    Nikita Jiang

    Nikita Jiang is a dedicated journalist at Blue Tech Wave specializing in culture and technology. She holds a Bachelor's degree from King's College London and a Master's from the University of Manchester. Connect with her at n.jiang@btw.media.

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