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The proliferation of meme coins, new meme launches, and meme-related NFTs have replaced some of the previous narratives built around technology innovation. Additionally, new meme coins launched on Solana—sometimes generating revenues exceeding those of major DeFi projects—highlight the shifting focus toward speculative, community-driven assets.
Regulatory and Exchange Developments
Centralized exchanges like Coinbase are embracing decentralized tools via integrations with platforms like Jupiter, allowing users to trade thousands of tokens directly through familiar interfaces. This represents a significant step towards blending decentralized liquidity with the ease of traditional exchanges.