In the fast-paced world of crypto, where fortunes can be made overnight with a viral meme token, the traditional path of school and steady jobs often feels like a relic. A recent exchange on X (formerly Twitter) between young entrepreneur Dris Elamri and Solana ecosystem builder Edgar Pavlovsky highlights this mindset shift. Elamri, the 18-year-old CEO of Instinct Inc and founding partner at Chopped VC, boldly shared his academic suspension letter and urged others to drop out of school for entrepreneurial pursuits.

Elamri's post reads: "drop out of school you won't be successful sitting in a class 8 hours a day not a single billionaire / successful entrepreneur hasn't dropped out i wouldn't be here if i was still in high school." It's a provocative take, echoing stories of tech titans like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg who left college to build empires. But in the crypto realm, this narrative hits even closer to home, where meme coin creators often ditch formal education to ride the waves of blockchain hype.

Pavlovsky, known for his work in Solana DeFi and as the initiator of the AI meme coin $DARK, chimed in with a nuanced response. As the former CEO of MarginFi and a key contributor to projects like Paladin Solana, he brings real cred to the conversation. His reply: "you don't have to drop out of school, but at some point every entrepreneur drops out of 'the system' i didn't drop out of school but i don't think it felt much different dropping out of work - it's scary, there's a lot of unknown at some point you just send it."

This "send it" mentality is crypto slang for going all-in on a risky bet, much like launching a meme token on Solana. Pavlovsky's own journey exemplifies this—after graduating from the University of Utah, he dove into Solana's ecosystem, co-founding MarginFi before stepping away amid controversy to focus on new ventures. His $DARK token, blending AI with meme culture, surged over 1500% in a week earlier this year, turning heads in the meme coin community.

For blockchain practitioners eyeing meme tokens, this thread is a reminder that success often requires breaking free from conventional structures. Meme coins like $DARK thrive on community, virality, and bold moves, not textbooks. While dropping out isn't for everyone—Pavlovsky himself finished school—the key is recognizing when "the system" holds you back. Whether it's quitting a 9-to-5 or skipping classes to code smart contracts, the crypto space rewards those who embrace uncertainty.

If you're building in memes, consider how Elamri and Pavlovsky's stories apply. Chopped VC invests in "chopped" founders—underdogs with grit—mirroring the underdog spirit of many meme coin launches. As Solana continues to dominate meme token activity, expect more tales of rebels "sending it" to the moon.

Check out the full thread here and share your thoughts: Have you dropped out of the system for crypto gains?