Meme Insider
In the whirlwind world of crypto, where fortunes flip faster than a dogwifhat's hat, one tweet can spark a firestorm of speculation. That's exactly what happened when Solana Legend, co-founder of FrictionlessVC and a vocal Solana evangelist, dropped this gem on September 15, 2025:
It’s possible that in 4 years all the top companies on Solana
- Don’t exist yet
- Are not the ones you see today
Short, punchy, and loaded with implications. Posted amid the usual buzz of Solana's high-speed blockchain chatter, it quickly racked up likes and replies—like this cheeky one from @DoraRekt: "Bags not even minted yet will run 2029😏." If you're knee-deep in meme coins, this hits home. Solana isn't just a network; it's a meme coin factory, churning out viral hits like BONK and dogwifhat (WIF) that have turned degens into millionaires overnight.
But here's the rub: Solana's ecosystem moves at warp speed. What thrives today could be dust tomorrow, especially in the cutthroat arena of meme tokens. Remember Squid Game token? It mooned hard in late 2021, only to rug-pull investors into oblivion. Or take STEPN, the move-to-earn darling that peaked
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during the NFT boom but faded as trends shifted. Legend's tweet isn't just hype—it's a wake-up call for anyone HODLing Solana-based memes.
Why Solana's Meme Scene Is Ripe for Reinvention
Solana's appeal lies in its blistering transaction speeds—up to 65,000 TPS—and dirt-cheap fees, making it the perfect playground for speculative, community-driven projects like meme coins. Unlike Ethereum's gas-guzzling ways, Solana lets you ape into a new token without breaking the bank. That's fueled an explosion: Over 1,000 meme coins have launched on Solana in the past year alone, per Dune Analytics dashboards tracking the chain.
Yet, as Legend points out, the real magic might still be brewing. In four years—by 2029—advances in Solana's tech stack could birth entirely new categories. Think:
AI-Powered Memes: Imagine tokens that evolve based on real-time sentiment analysis from X or Reddit. Tools like Pump.fun, Solana's go-to launchpad for fair meme drops, are already experimenting with automated liquidity and viral mechanics.
Cross-Chain Meme Hubs: With bridges like Wormhole maturing, Solana memes could seamlessly hop to Ethereum or Base, amplifying reach and reducing isolation risks.
Utility-Infused Jokes: Pure memes might give way to "meme-fi" hybrids—tokens with baked-in DeFi yields or NFT perks. Projects like Raydium are laying the groundwork, but the next big one? Probably not minted yet.
These aren't pie-in-the-sky ideas. Solana's Saga phone and upcoming Firedancer validator client are set to supercharge mobile dApps and scalability, drawing in devs who'll cook up the next WIF-level sensation.
Lessons from the Meme Trenches: Adapt or Get Rekt
As a veteran of CoinDesk's newsroom trenches, I've seen cycles come and go. The 2021 bull run crowned Dogecoin king, but by 2022, it was sidelined by Solana natives. Fast-forward to 2025, and BONK's market cap hovers around $2 billion, while WIF's absurd hat-wearing dog meme still commands cult status. But Legend's right: Clinging to yesterday's winners is a recipe for regret.
For blockchain builders and traders, this means staying nimble. Dive into Solana's dev docs to spot early signals—new RPC endpoints or token standards like Token-2022 could spawn the memes of tomorrow. And for the uninitiated, start simple: Follow aggregators like DexScreener to snipe launches before they hit Jupiter DEX fame.
The reply from DoraRekt nails it—"bags not even minted yet." In crypto, the house always wins if you sit still. So, whether you're a Solana maxi or just dipping toes into meme waters, keep your wallet warm and your radar sharp. 2029's alpha is out there, waiting to be discovered.
What do you think—will today's memes endure, or is a total reset incoming? Drop your takes in the comments, and let's meme this out.
