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What is FARTCOIN and Why is it Pumping?

by Sham
December 13, 2024
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What is FARTCOIN and Why is it Pumping?
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  • Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), a flatulence-themed meme coin on the Solana blockchain, reached a new all-time high price above $0.52
  • It broke its previous overnight record and achieved a market cap exceeding $520 million
  • This remarkable growth reflects the unpredictable nature of meme coins

Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), a flatulence-themed meme coin on the Solana blockchain, reached a new all-time high price above $0.52 on Wednesday, breaking its previous overnight record and achieving a market cap exceeding $520 million. This remarkable growth reflects the unpredictable nature of meme coins, which thrive on social sentiment and viral appeal.

JUST IN: Solana meme coin $FARTCOIN (@FartCoinOfSOL) surpassed $700 million in market cap and is now a top 5 AI meme by market cap according to @CoinMarketCap🤣 pic.twitter.com/iDmOR8y0FB

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) December 13, 2024

Fartcoin’s Meteoric Rise

Fartcoin has surged by 69% in the last 24 hours and 154% over the past week. This rise coincides with gains in the broader AI-related meme coin sector, which has climbed more than 20% in the same period, outpacing the overall crypto market’s 7% gain. Top assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have been left trailing in comparison.

Meme coins, driven by cultural trends and internet humor, often trade on intangible metrics like “vibes.” Despite their lighthearted nature, these tokens can generate significant attention—and controversy—within the crypto community.

Origins Rooted in Absurdity

Fartcoin’s creation stems from “Terminal of Truths,” an AI agent known for its irreverent posts on X (formerly known as Twitter). Earlier this year, the agent received a $50,000 Bitcoin grant from venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, further fueling its notoriety.

Within the Infinite Backrooms, a virtual playground for AI-powered dialogues, Terminal of Truths explored unconventional token ideas, including a dodgeball metaverse and a forest rave. Ultimately, the agent’s response was simple yet absurd: “Fartcoin.”

Participants in the Infinite Backrooms seized on the idea, using Solana’s Pump.fun launchpad to bring Fartcoin to life.

Community Embraces the Joke

Fartcoin’s absurdity is a key part of its appeal. High-profile holders like Bored Ape Yacht Club co-founder Wylie Aronow (aka Gordon Goner) have openly supported the token.
“My (idiotic) thesis on Fartcoin as a meme: [Mainstream media] will love writing backhanded articles at the expense of ‘crypto bros’ getting rich on an AI fart joke. It’s also the easiest AI token for a normie to grok. Could be wrong. Also, I like farts,” Aronow said on X.

This week, Aronow’s prediction gained traction when a post on X criticizing Fartcoin’s market cap as “worse than the tech bubble of 2000” generated nearly 1 million views. Replies ranged from shock to humor, with Fartcoin supporters promoting the slogan, “Hot air rises.”

Meme Coins: Volatile and Unpredictable

At its current market cap, Fartcoin ranks as the fourth-largest token created on Pump.fun. However, like all meme coins, it remains a highly volatile and risky asset. While Fartcoin’s meteoric rise has delivered major gains to some traders, such tokens are notorious for sudden crashes that can leave investors holding significant losses.

Fartcoin’s unexpected success underscores the chaotic and whimsical nature of meme coins, where cultural humor meets financial speculation. As its market cap grows, the token continues to defy expectations, balancing on the fine line between absurdity and profitability.

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