Buterin Discusses Memecoin Surge and Crypto-Infrastructure Balance
The Essentials in Brief
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has commented on the current development of Memecoins. He sees some areas of the crypto-infrastructure as over-invested, while others are still very neglected. The statements were made during a discussion on the platform X.
Buterin’s Stance on Memecoins
A user on X suggested that the current Memecoin boom results from a lack of use cases, as the crypto-infrastructure is declining. Buterin disagreed with this view and stressed that it is not universally applicable. He explained that “infrastructure” encompasses a broad spectrum in which some elements can function as public goods, while others resemble a “zero-sum game for network effects”. Buterin emphasized the importance of previously neglected infrastructure, such as Zk-elections and data privacy pool associations, amidst the Memecoin boom.
Will the Memecoin Boom Persist?
Shiba Inu and Dogecoin led the Memecoin boom with significant price increases. In this context, DOGE’s trading volume exceeded 4.77 billion dollars, fueling speculation about a continuing bull market. Buterin pointed out overlooked infrastructural progress amidst the Memecoin hustle and suggested a differentiated development in the crypto space.
Our Assessment
Buterin’s statements shed new light on the discussion about Memecoins and the crypto-infrastructure. It turns out that the development of Memecoins depends not only on speculation, but also on the development and acceptance of the underlying technologies. Therefore, it is important to keep an eye not only on the coins themselves but also on the infrastructure.
Sources: Ishika Kumari, AMBCrypto, University of Delhi.
| Symbol | ETH |
| Coin type | Alt Coin |
| Transaction Speed | Medium |
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| Price | $3,391.91 |
| 24h % | 5.40 % |
| 7d % | -12.37 % |
| 30d % | 2.20 % |
| 60d % | 29.39 % |
| 1y % | 50.12 % |
| Market Cap | $409,071,846,566.00 |
| Official Links | Website | Source Code |
| Socials | Reddit | X |
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