Bankless ROLLUP: Milei’s Memecoin Scandal | KAITO Airdrop | The Fed’s QT Pivot? | Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade
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Feb 21, 2025 Kain Warwick, a leading voice in the crypto scene and DeFi expert, joins to discuss the chaotic launch of Argentina's Milei's meme coin and its political fallout. They explore Bitcoin's staggering rise, highlighted by MicroStrategy's bold $2B investment. The conversation shifts to the Kaido airdrop and its implications for user engagement. Warwick also dives into Ethereum's Pectra upgrade and the challenges it faces in a competitive market, stressing the need for better communication and self-regulation in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.
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Milei's Memecoin Fiasco
- Javier Milei tweeted a Solana contract address, causing a memecoin to surge to a $5B valuation then crash.
- This action led to investigations and revealed a complex web of influencers, platforms, and potential market manipulation.
Industrialized Memecoin Launches
- The meme coin incident involving Javier Milei, while not as severe as FTX, exposed industrialization of meme coin launches.
- This manipulation involved key players exploiting the system, highlighting a recurring pattern in the crypto space.
Rapid Memecoin Industrialization
- The rapid industrialization of meme coins within a year, with a few players gaining significant control, is concerning.
- This mirrors past cycles like the 2018 ICOs, where manipulation and value extraction were rampant.