In the fast-paced world of crypto, sometimes a simple follow on X (formerly Twitter) can set the community abuzz. That's exactly what's happening right now with Peter Mintzberg, the CEO of Grayscale, whose recent follows have crypto enthusiasts speculating about big moves in the meme token space—specifically involving $TIBBIR.

Let's break it down. A thread posted by @Altcoinist_com highlights how Mintzberg, who only follows 122 accounts, recently added some intriguing names to his list: Ribbit Capital, ParaFi Capital, Coin Bureau, and Vlad Tenev (CEO of Robinhood). This might seem innocuous at first, but in crypto, follows from big players like this often signal deeper interests.

The thread quotes an earlier post from @WhaleSquadJRW, who points out these follows and connects them to the #VIRTUALS ecosystem on the Base blockchain. They suggest something is "brewing" for $TIBBIR, a token that's been flying under the radar but gaining traction as an AI agent in the Virtuals Protocol.

For those new to this, $TIBBIR—also known as Ribbita by Virtuals—is a stealth-launched token on the Base chain. It's tied to the Virtuals Protocol, a decentralized platform for AI agents that turns autonomous software into co-owned revenue streams. Think of it as a meme token with real utility: it's not just a frog-themed joke (though the frog vibes are strong, nodding to Ribbit Capital's name), but part of a growing AI-crypto intersection. According to sources like CoinGecko, $TIBBIR focuses on enhancing efficiency and security in crypto and AI sectors.

The speculation ramps up when we look at the connections. Ribbit Capital, a $15 billion AUM venture firm, has ties to Digital Currency Group (DCG), Grayscale's parent company. Back in 2021, Ribbit invested in DCG's $700 million raise. And $TIBBIR? It's rumored to be Ribbit's stealth project, with on-chain clues and legal filings hinting at bigger plans.

Grayscale has been eyeing AI tokens lately. Their "Assets under Consideration" list includes $VIRTUAL (the ecosystem token) and $AIXBT (another AI agent), but notably omits $TIBBIR despite its higher market cap at times. The thread suggests this could be due to NDAs or stealth mode. Plus, Grayscale's partnership with FTSE Russell launched an AI Crypto Sector index, spotlighting on-chain AI projects.

Adding fuel to the fire are legal entities filed by Micky Malka, Ribbit Capital's founder: Tibbir Trust, Tibbir Holdings, and more. These could pave the way for institutional products like an ETF.

Binance has listed $VIRTUAL and $AIXBT but not $TIBBIR—again, pointing to possible behind-the-scenes deals. And with Grayscale's upcoming IPO potentially bringing new liquidity, the timing feels ripe for a $TIBBIR push.

Of course, this is all speculation. In meme tokens, hype can drive prices, but always DYOR (do your own research). $TIBBIR's frog meme appeal combined with AI utility makes it a unique play in the current market. If Grayscale does get involved, it could mainstream this token, much like their Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs did for those assets.

The thread ends with a nod to Ribbit's philosophy: "Boring trust is how tokens go mainstream." If $TIBBIR bridges meme fun with institutional backing, it might just hop to new heights.

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