If you've ever had "Baby Shark" stuck in your head, you're not alone. That catchy tune from Pinkfong has racked up billions of views on YouTube, making it one of the most viral sensations ever. Now, imagine turning that cultural phenomenon into a blockchain asset. That's exactly what's happening with the recent tokenization of Pinkfong's IP on Story Protocol, a platform designed to bring intellectual property into the Web3 world.

In a tweet that's buzzing in the crypto space, user @StarPlatinumSOL shared a personal anecdote about enduring endless loops of Baby Shark, only to highlight the big news: Pinkfong's mascot and IP have been officially tokenized on @ipdotworld. This isn't just any drop—it's backed by impressive stats like over 140 billion total views, 240 million subscribers, and 16 billion views for Baby Shark alone. As the most-viewed video on YouTube, this IP carries massive real-world value.

What does tokenization mean here? Simply put, tokenization turns assets like IP into digital tokens on the blockchain. This allows fans and creators to remix, expand, and even monetize the content in new ways. Story Protocol, an AI-native blockchain for IP, powers this through its partner platform ip.world, which specializes in IP-backed memecoins. The result? The launch of $PINKFONG, a memecoin that's already seeing explosive growth.

Looking at the screenshots shared in the tweet, $PINKFONG has skyrocketed, with a price around $0.2977 and an unbelievable 205,258% increase. The market cap sits at nearly $298 million, with over $12.6 million in trading volume. This kind of attention shows how blending viral pop culture with crypto can create instant hype.

But it's not all smooth sailing. The tweet also nods to copycat tokens popping up on chains like Solana, such as the one with address BxKDjp4mEPGiWwrJkPp4k7M39FcHEJyxP8ufibZ9tyES, which some are calling the "OG" version. Meanwhile, the official Ethereum-based $PINKFONG (address 0x017F09D3Ae4A905e8Ac927f4bf13cdEdBb74D01E) is tied directly to the IP, offering more legitimacy. Degens (crypto enthusiasts chasing high-risk, high-reward plays) are flocking to these, with posts on X claiming early entries and predicting moonshots.

The original announcement from Story Protocol emphasizes the potential: now anyone can remix and build on Pinkfong's IP. This could lead to new animations, games, or even NFT collections, all powered by blockchain tech. For meme token fans, it's a perfect storm—combining nostalgia with the thrill of crypto trading.

As @StarPlatinumSOL humorously pleads, "But please no more Baby Shark song," it's clear this drop is stirring up emotions and wallets alike. If you're into meme tokens, keep an eye on $PINKFONG. It might just be the next big wave in the ocean of blockchain innovation.

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