The Meme-ification of Life: How Our Minds Became Marketplaces

In an age where reality often feels stranger than fiction, the recent launch of Donald Trump’s meme coin has pushed the boundaries of what we consider possible. What started as late-night chatter on X quickly snowballed into one of the most surreal financial spectacles of the decade. Within hours of its launch, the coin skyrocketed to a $70 billion market cap, surpassing the valuations of several Fortune 500 companies. Adding an unexpected twist, Melania Trump’s competing meme coin made its debut shortly after, shaking the crypto landscape and underscoring the unpredictable nature of this new frontier. As the world prepared for Trump’s inauguration, we were left asking: What does this all mean, and how did we get here?