Key takeaways
- Coins tied to iconic characters are gaining traction with launches from Vine co-founder Rus Yusupov and the late John McAfee.
- The VINE token reached a market cap of $500 million, while AIntivirus peaked at over $100 million before stabilizing downward.
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Celebrity-inspired meme coins are gaining momentum in crypto markets, with new tokens from Vine co-founder Rus Yusupov and the estate of the late John McAfee attracting substantial investor interest.
Yusupov launched the VINE meme coin on Solana, announcing on X,
“Remembering all the fun we had building the Vine – Let’s relive the magic and DO IT FOR #VINECOIN.” »
After initial skepticism about the account being hacked, Yusupov verified the announcement with a video showing his printed tweet, declaring “Not hacked!” I’m just having fun.
The VINE token reached a market cap of $90 million before a brief pullback, then soared 5,800% to $500 million. The token has since stabilized at $200 million.
Yusupov further announcement that all developer tokens for VINE would remain locked until April 20 at 4:20 p.m., signaling its commitment to the project.
The VINE launch comes as renewed interest in relaunching Vine gains momentum.
Sawyer Merritt, technology news journalist job on X, saying, “I think it’s time to bring it back,” alongside a photo of Vine’s logo and tagging Elon Musk.
On January 19, 2025, Musk replied“We’re considering it,” fueling speculation about a potential revival of the beloved social media app.
This launch follows the recent success of Donald Trump’s meme coin, which reached a market capitalization of $15 billion before settling at $7.5 billion.
Two days later, a Melania Trump token was launched, although it gained less popularity, further highlighting the growing trend of celebrity-led meme coins.
Furthermore, John McAfee’s X account announcement the AIntivirus token, described as an AI-driven token built on the Solana blockchain.
The account posted: “I’m back with AIntivirus. An AI version of myself. You didn’t think I’d miss this cycle, did you?
Janice McAfee, John’s widow, confirmed the legitimacy of the project through a video statement, saying it would honor her late husband’s legacy.
AIntivirus reached a peak market capitalization of over $100 million before declining to $36 million. The token has 99,999,858 units in circulation with 15,676 holders, according to Solscan data.
McAfee, which founded McAfee Antivirus, has faced legal challenges in its later years, including accusations of tax evasion and controversies surrounding crypto projects like $GHOST.
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