Can Meme Coins Exchange Humor for Lasting Value?

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coin landscape is witnessing a wave of more organized projects as the broader market adjusts.

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Despite these advancements, the overall meme coin market has encountered challenges. Data from

indicates that meme coin market share dropped sharply from 20% in late 2024 to just 2.5% by October 2025—a 90% decrease, as reported by . Google Trends data supports this, showing global searches for "meme coins" have fallen from a high of 100 to only 7. On Solana, the share of DEX trading volume linked to meme coins has also dropped from 60% to 30%, CoinPedia notes. Experts attribute this decline to an oversupply—over 13 million meme tokens launched in the past year—and a shift in investor interest toward AI and DeFi projects, according to .

Nonetheless, supporters believe the sector is undergoing transformation. New entrants like Noomez ($NNZ) and DeepSnitch (DSNT) are focusing on transparency and practical use cases. Noomez features a 28-phase development plan, monitored by an on-chain "Noom Gauge" and Burn Vault, ensuring that unsold tokens are permanently removed from circulation to boost scarcity, as reported by

. DeepSnitch, on the other hand, leverages AI-driven analytics to provide real-time market data and scam detection, aiming to surpass traditional meme coins, according to . While critics see these as short-lived solutions, others believe they represent the next evolution of meme coins.

The future of meme coins remains a topic of debate. Some consider the current downturn a "generational bottom," expecting renewed enthusiasm as new projects develop, according to CoinPedia. Others argue the trend has run its course, pointing to widespread scams and a lack of intrinsic value, as Yahoo Finance reports. Still, projects like MoonBull and BullZilla show that meme coins can evolve—combining humor with robust tokenomics to attract both individual and institutional investors. As the market continues to shift, attention will likely focus on projects that successfully merge viral appeal with tangible utility.