Bankless SotN#15 w/ Jordan Lyall - $MEME is Hot, Why EIP1559 Isn't Here, UNI: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Sep 23, 2020
Jordan Lyall, the accidental founder of the $MEME token and a product manager with a background at ConsenSys, dives into the fun and chaotic world of meme-based cryptocurrencies. He explains how $MEME took off unexpectedly and discusses the vibrant meme culture in DeFi. The conversation also tackles why EIP-1559 hasn't been implemented yet and offers insights on the future of UNI tokens. Listeners will appreciate the humor and community dynamics that shape this unpredictable market.
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Accidental Creation of $MEME
- Jordan Lyall's joke tweet about a "DeGenerator" for DeFi projects sparked unexpected interest.
- This led to the creation of the $MEME token and community.
$MEME's Evolution
- $MEME, initially a joke, evolved into a platform for NFT farming and a vibrant community.
- This bottom-up approach helped increase the token's market cap significantly.
First $MEME NFT Collection
- The first $MEME NFT collection featured crypto celebrities like Vitalik, Sergey, and CZ.
- A legendary Hayden Adams card was listed for over 944 ETH.
