AI Hype Meets Meme Mania: The Rise (and Risk) of Ghibli-Themed Crypto Coins

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Ghibli-themed memecoins, sparked by OpenAI’s GPT-4o image generation tools, have surged in popularity, with tokens like Ghiblification seeing massive gains, such as a 30,000% increase in 24 hours, driven by viral AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style images on social media.

However, these surges carry significant risks, including extreme volatility, lack of practical utility, potential pump-and-dump schemes, and legal concerns over copyright infringement due to the use of Ghibli’s intellectual property.

The sustainability of these memecoins is questionable, as their value hinges on fleeting hype rather than lasting fundamentals, though some could endure if they build strong communities or ecosystems, similar to Dogecoin or Shiba Inu.

Most evidence points to this being a passing trend, likely to fade as the viral AI buzz subsides, with current market stability (e.g., Ghiblification’s $22 million market cap) offering little assurance of long-term viability.

AI’s role in crypto is growing as tools like GPT-4o amplify speculative narratives by creating compelling content that fuels market excitement, a trend boosted by influencers like Elon Musk sharing AI-generated Ghibli art.

This suggests AI will increasingly shape crypto markets, driving future waves of speculation as its capabilities expand.

Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research

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