In the fast-paced world of crypto, sometimes the most eye-opening takes come from those deep in the trenches. Recently, a clip from streamer ThreadGuy (@notthreadguy) shared by Mikli (@CryptoMikli) has been making waves. It highlights why crypto builders and streamers might not need to chase mainstream fame to succeed. Let's break it down.

The clip stems from ThreadGuy's stream, where he's checking in on "CT"—that's short for Crypto Twitter, the vibrant online community where crypto enthusiasts, traders, and degens (short for degenerates, a tongue-in-cheek term for risk-loving investors) hang out and share alpha (valuable insights). In the original post, Mikli summarizes: “WLFI, which launched at $27B, was outshined by a tier list and a streamer coin from a guy banned on Twitter that doesn’t even tweet. CT has way more influence than anyone is willing to admit.”

What ThreadGuy Said

Here's a cleaned-up transcript of the key points from the video clip:

"27 billion dollars backed by the Trump family was outshined by a tier list and a streamer coin from a guy banned on Twitter that doesn't even stream. The takeaway from that is CT has way more influence than anyone's willing to admit—than anyone is comfortable saying.

This is the real truth: Everyone talks about how crypto companies need to go mainstream. We need... The market cap of crypto is four trillion dollars, and there's three hundred billion dollars sitting in stablecoins. Three hundred billion dollars sitting in stablecoins. If you never broke out with the ten thousand people that hang out on Crypto Twitter, you could print many unicorns over and over. You can print unicorn after unicorn after unicorn just off the people that exist in our little bubble. Never... That's the biggest misconception.

The thesis is 'oh they have to go viral.' Rasmus gotta be bigger than Kai'sa—not, brother. Rasmer could be a billion-dollar coin with fifty people watching every day."

ThreadGuy is referencing World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project backed by the Trump family that launched with a massive $23-27 billion market cap. Despite the hype, it got overshadowed on CT by simpler things: a "tier list" (likely a ranking of meme coins or projects) and a streamer coin like $RASMR, associated with crypto personality Rasmr (@rasmr_eth). $RASMR is a Solana-based meme coin that's gained traction within the community, trading around $0.005 with a market cap in the thousands to millions, depending on the day.

He compares Rasmr to big-time streamers like Kai Cenat (probably meant "Kai Cenat," a popular Twitch streamer with millions of followers). The idea? You don't need massive audiences to create huge value in crypto.

Breaking Down the Key Terms

• Crypto Twitter (CT)​: The corner of X (formerly Twitter) where crypto folks discuss everything from Bitcoin price action to the latest meme coin pumps. It's a hub for real-time news, memes, and market-moving chatter.

• Stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, such as USDT or USDC. That $300 billion mentioned? It's idle capital waiting to be deployed into projects, showing the sheer liquidity in crypto.

• Unicorns: In startup lingo, a company valued at over $1 billion. ThreadGuy suggests CT's community alone can birth these repeatedly without needing outside attention.

• Meme Coins: Tokens like $RASMR that often start as jokes or community-driven projects but can explode in value thanks to viral hype on platforms like Solana's Pump.fun.

Why This Matters for Meme Tokens

This take is gold for anyone in the meme token space. Meme coins thrive on community and narrative, not necessarily polished marketing or celebrity endorsements. WLFI's launch, despite its political backing and high valuation, didn't capture CT's imagination like a fun tier list or a niche streamer token did. It shows that influence in crypto is hyper-localized—CT moves markets faster than mainstream media.

For blockchain practitioners, it's a reminder: Focus on building within the ecosystem. With trillions in total market cap and billions in stables, there's plenty of room to create value. Projects like $RASMR prove that even small, dedicated audiences can lead to big wins. As ThreadGuy puts it, you could hit unicorn status with just 50 loyal watchers.

Community Reactions

The post sparked discussions, with replies agreeing that CT's culture drives markets quicker than Wall Street. One user noted, "he's not wrong lol ct culture moves markets faster than wall street ever could." Others debated WLFI's performance, pointing out how meme coins like DOGE have added billions in market cap overnight.

If you're diving into meme tokens, keep an eye on CT trends—they're often the spark for the next big pump. For more on emerging meme coins and blockchain updates, stick around at Meme Insider.

What do you think? Does CT really hold that much sway, or is mainstream adoption still key? Drop your thoughts in the comments!