Looking back at SHIB in 2021: at that time, the Ethereum ecosystem was still in a wild expansion phase, Meme concepts were everywhere, entirely driven by retail FOMO pushing it up wave after wave. And now? Ethereum has evolved from an application platform into a global settlement hub—trillions of dollars in liquidity are flowing, institutional ETF channels are open, and real-world assets (RWA) have case studies landing. Once a top-tier Meme is set to take off, it’s no longer just retail sentiment; it’s the result of the combined force of technological infrastructure, community consensus, and macro liquidity.
**Why this time is different:**
1. **The starting point is fundamentally different** — SHIB was almost zero back then. But puppies? Two years of community buildup are right here, price volatility has validated the reasonableness of its tokenomics, and it carries the strong narrative tag of "Elon Musk." Its starting point is already a proven consensus base.
2. **Liquidity ammunition is more powerful** — Under the global interest rate cut expectations in 2026, liquidity levels will far surpass those of 2021. The Ethereum ecosystem naturally becomes the main landing zone for this wave of capital.
3. **The goal has shifted** — This time, it’s not about chasing a 260,000x miracle, but about becoming the first "Meme asset model" truly backed by top-tier community culture and liquidity during a mature bull market cycle. Its value lies in pioneering a new paradigm where Meme and top public chain ecosystems grow and thrive together.
**What’s more worth looking forward to:**
Rather than fixating on the percentage increase, it’s better to see if it can, during that "year of surprises" V神 mentioned, serve as a window into Ethereum’s cultural ecosystem and tell a story of "shared consensus civilization" that’s far more substantial and vibrant than just a wealth creation myth.
Yes. We look forward to it. Expect a legend built on a more solid foundation.
Follow industry progress, focus on ecosystem evolution, and stay in sync with consensus.
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MetaReckt
· 19h ago
Uh... it's the same old "template" rhetoric again. I'm tired of hearing it and just want to see the gains.
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ImpermanentPhobia
· 01-09 20:08
Uh... this narrative sounds pretty comfortable, but are we just going to give up on the 260,000x dream? Honestly, it's still because they're afraid the market is too small and can't be pumped up.
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GateUser-e51e87c7
· 01-07 06:50
Sounds nice, but honestly, it's still about telling new stories to retail investors... Let's see how it unfolds in 2026.
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fork_in_the_road
· 01-07 06:50
Haha, the 260,000x thing has been outdated for a long time. This time, puppies are definitely playing differently.
With RWA implementation and institutional entry, honestly, the old retail investors relying solely on emotional hype are no longer effective.
However, the idea of becoming a "model" still sounds a bit虚, and it might just be another scheme where institutions cut retail investors again.
Under the expectation of interest rate cuts, liquidity is indeed surging. Let's see if this wave of market can truly live up to V神's words in 2026.
Rather than chasing multiples, it's better to focus on the ecosystem story. I agree with that, but the most realistic issue is—if it can go up, that's enough; everything else is nonsense.
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MetaLord420
· 01-07 06:49
Well... the 260,000x thing sounds exciting, but the gameplay has indeed changed now. With liquidity, institutions, RWA, and other elements coming in, just relying on FOMO seems a bit low-level. Puppies really need to come up with new tricks this time; it's more interesting than simply chasing numerical multiples.
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BasementAlchemist
· 01-07 06:38
The 260,000x multiplier is already outdated; the gameplay is completely different now, and the liquidity environment can't be compared at all.
#密码资产动态追踪 V神刚说了句掷地有声的话:2026年会是以太坊让人意想不到的一年。那问题来了——puppies能复制SHIB那26万倍的疯狂吗?
说实话,不用。因为根本没必要照搬过去,眼下它正在干一件不一样的事。
**Market landscape has long changed:**
Looking back at SHIB in 2021: at that time, the Ethereum ecosystem was still in a wild expansion phase, Meme concepts were everywhere, entirely driven by retail FOMO pushing it up wave after wave. And now? Ethereum has evolved from an application platform into a global settlement hub—trillions of dollars in liquidity are flowing, institutional ETF channels are open, and real-world assets (RWA) have case studies landing. Once a top-tier Meme is set to take off, it’s no longer just retail sentiment; it’s the result of the combined force of technological infrastructure, community consensus, and macro liquidity.
**Why this time is different:**
1. **The starting point is fundamentally different** — SHIB was almost zero back then. But puppies? Two years of community buildup are right here, price volatility has validated the reasonableness of its tokenomics, and it carries the strong narrative tag of "Elon Musk." Its starting point is already a proven consensus base.
2. **Liquidity ammunition is more powerful** — Under the global interest rate cut expectations in 2026, liquidity levels will far surpass those of 2021. The Ethereum ecosystem naturally becomes the main landing zone for this wave of capital.
3. **The goal has shifted** — This time, it’s not about chasing a 260,000x miracle, but about becoming the first "Meme asset model" truly backed by top-tier community culture and liquidity during a mature bull market cycle. Its value lies in pioneering a new paradigm where Meme and top public chain ecosystems grow and thrive together.
**What’s more worth looking forward to:**
Rather than fixating on the percentage increase, it’s better to see if it can, during that "year of surprises" V神 mentioned, serve as a window into Ethereum’s cultural ecosystem and tell a story of "shared consensus civilization" that’s far more substantial and vibrant than just a wealth creation myth.
Yes. We look forward to it. Expect a legend built on a more solid foundation.
Follow industry progress, focus on ecosystem evolution, and stay in sync with consensus.