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Plate 007 · Figure 1
Fig. 1 — “Popcat”, ticker $POPCAT, 2024.
Entry No. 007
Popcat
$POPCAT
The pop-mouth cat from 2020 came back as the cat meta's flagship.
“When the cat meta finally arrived on Solana, Popcat was already there sipping coffee waiting. Respect.”
I. Origin
Originally a 2020 internet meme of a cat opening and closing its mouth. Tokenized on Solana in 2024 and rode the cat-vs-dog meta wave to a multi-billion mcap.
II. Chronicle
2020
Original Popcat meme appears.
2024
POPCAT launches on Solana; cat meta begins.
III. Cultural Impact
Legitimized cats on Solana, opening the door for the whole feline rotation.
IV. Honest Audit
In favour
- Universal meme recognition
- Strong holder base
Against
- Meta-dependent