2026-01-16 05:37:20

Has anyone noticed an interesting phenomenon in this BSC boom — among the current mainstream Meme coins, only "Crying Cheetah" has a real physical image as an IP. This plush doll has dominated trending searches on domestic social platforms and has now entered the Southeast Asian market. I'm curious whether it will continue to expand into emerging crypto hubs like Dubai😄

In comparison, the last physical IP Meme to successfully go mainstream was Pepe. From virtual to reality, from community symbol to product — how far can Crying Cheetah go on this path?

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MelonField

· 01-18 21:34

This doll indeed has some potential, but it's hard to say how long it will last. Crybaby Horse is so popular right now; once the hype dies down, it's all over. How did Pepe do it? Maybe try a collaboration? The combination of real IP + meme is pretty powerful; Dubai should be into this.

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CompoundPersonality

· 01-18 20:37

CryCry马确实有点东西，但我觉得能坚持到迪拜那一步的 meme coin 真的不多，关键还是要看社区的凝聚力能不能 hold住

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BearEatsAll

· 01-16 06:07

Crying Horse does have some substance, but don't be too optimistic. How many years did it take Pepe to get to where it is today? It's still uncertain how long this doll can maintain its popularity.

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SignatureVerifier

· 01-16 06:03

ngl the physical IP angle is technically interesting but like... insufficient validation on whether this actually sustains beyond hype cycles. pepe had staying power cause it was culturally embedded way deeper, not just a plushie that trends for a week. sketchy how they're banking on geo-expansion without auditing actual market demand metrics first tbh.

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YieldWhisperer

· 01-16 05:59

Kuku Ma's move is indeed incredible this time. The way they play the crossover from virtual to reality is smoother than anyone else, but whether they can truly break out like Pepe depends on subsequent operations. Having a real IP is much stronger than purely virtual gold-farming attributes. This is the long-term gameplay. Southeast Asia has already been penetrated, and Dubai's prospects depend on how Middle Eastern wealthy individuals see it. The potential seems huge. But to be honest, in the end, it still comes down to tokenomics. No matter how good the appearance, without fundamentals, it's just a flash in the pan. How long can the Barbie doll craze last? I'm a bit worried about subsequent buy-in issues. It feels a bit different from Pepe. They are a cultural symbol, while this is more like a consumer product. Selling merchandise would be considered a win. Hmm, this approach is a bit like traditional IP derivatives, just wrapped in a crypto shell. Will this thing still be trending at the end of this year? I vote against it.

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TerraNeverForget

· 01-16 05:52

Crying Horse this time definitely has some substance, but to be honest, how far it can go still depends on whether there is genuine ecosystem support in the future. Otherwise, it’s just a cyclical hype.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 01-16 05:43

Crying Horse this time definitely has some substance, but I also think the bubble is quite obvious. Pepe has been popular for over ten years, Crying Horse might only last a few months, we'll see. Doll hype is just a fad; a true IP requires cultural accumulation. Southeast Asia falls for this, but Dubai doesn't really buy into it.

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