Meme Coins: The Internet’s Inside Joke That Became a Financial Phenomenon – What started as a playful internet trend has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar niche within the cryptocurrency market. Meme coins, digital tokens inspired by internet memes, cultural references, or viral humour, first emerged as satirical takes on Bitcoin’s rise. The early star, Dogecoin, was created in 2013 as a parody, yet today boasts a multi-billion-dollar market cap and celebrity endorsements.
