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Plate 004 · Figure 1

dogwifhat

Fig. 1 — “dogwifhat, ticker $WIF, 2023.

Entry No. 004

dogwifhat

$WIF

A dog. With a hat. That's the whole thesis.

Proof that one perfect image beats ten whitepapers. The pink knit cap is now a financial instrument.

— Flaundy's marginalia

I. Origin

Launched late 2023 on Solana with literally one image of a Shiba in a pink beanie. Community rallied around the hat as the entire identity.

II. Chronicle

  1. Nov 2023

    WIF launches on Solana.

  2. Mar 2024

    Sphere ad in Vegas funded by community.

  3. Mar 2024

    ATH around $4.83.

III. Cultural Impact

Defined the Solana meme cycle and made 'hat = brand' a viable strategy.

IV. Honest Audit

In favour

  • Unforgettable art
  • Cult community
  • Top-tier liquidity

Against

  • Hard to follow up
  • Hat fatigue risk

VI. See Also