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Plate 004 · Figure 1

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.”
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
Nov 2023
WIF launches on Solana.
Mar 2024
Sphere ad in Vegas funded by community.
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
