The Memecoin Supercycle Will Mint Billionaires - Murad | Ep 14

Murad Madhov is an entrepreneur and investor who has proposed a unique theory: the next best-performing asset will be Memecoins, a type of cryptocurrency

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Guest: Murad Madhov

Podcast Source: Decypher Podcast

Original Title: The Memecoin Supercycle Will Mint Billionaires - Murad | Ep 14, Murad | Memecoin

Release Date: October 2, 2024

Murad Madhov, an entrepreneur and investor, proposes a unique theory: the next best-performing asset will be Memecoins, a type of cryptocurrency based on internet memes. He believes these assets will create millionaires, multi-millionaires, and even billionaires.

Murad discussed the current state and future of altcoins. He mentioned that since 2016, his focus on cryptocurrencies has gradually shifted towards altcoins, trying to understand their essence. He pointed out that all altcoins listed on Binance are performing poorly, with almost all of them declining, with only two exceptions.

Murad emphasized that the crypto industry is not a technology-driven industry but rather an asset production and speculation industry. He believes that building a community takes time, at least a year. The success of altcoins depends on whether they can make ordinary people wealthy. He also mentioned that the relationship between altcoins and crypto technology tokens is more adversarial than simply competitive.

Murad further elaborated on his views about altcoins, believing they are not just products of popular culture but also symbols of community. He pointed out that the success of altcoins lies in how they evolve and adapt to market demands. He reviewed the development of the crypto industry, mentioning the first Oscar wave in 2014 and the ICO boom in 2017, which he believes drove the rise of altcoins.

He analyzed the current market changes, pointing out that many DeFi projects are listed at overvalued prices, making it difficult for ordinary investors to find truly promising projects. Murad emphasized that ordinary investors are gradually realizing that the token itself is the product, not the software. He believes that the current crypto industry is still primarily an asset production industry, with technology being a subsidiary.

Murad further explored the rise of Memecoins, referring to it as the "post-software" phenomenon. He pointed out that the market has witnessed Memecoins like Doge, Pepe, and SafeMoon reaching astronomical market caps, proving that the value of these tokens does not rely on actual products. Murad believes this indicates that software or platforms have never been the core product of crypto projects.

He mentioned that many projects currently favored by venture capital, despite generating only $500 in daily revenue, are still trading at valuations of $7 billion, further demonstrating that their value is not based on cash flow but on "mimetic premium."

Murad proposed a controversial viewpoint: all altcoins are essentially Memecoins, just more complex versions. He explained that if a token is neither a store of value nor distributes income, then it is a Memecoin.

Murad emphasized that the real product is the community and the token, not the software itself. He believes this perspective can help people analyze the entire cryptocurrency universe from a new angle, rather than just focusing on Memecoins or tech projects. He mentioned that many project founders and venture capitalists claim they cannot distribute income due to regulatory reasons, but he believes this is often just a matter of their own interests.

He warned that once income distribution begins, investment bankers will use Excel to estimate the fair value of the project, which may significantly be lower than the current market valuation. Therefore, Murad emphasized that any project without cash flow or income distribution can be considered a Memecoin, providing a new perspective for understanding the cryptocurrency market.

In the conversation, the host mentioned that his father's interest in DeFi comes from its seemingly legitimate financial infrastructure, implying that DeFi brings some value proposition to the crypto industry.

Murad responded that while he believes Memecoins are the new wave, this does not mean that the influx of funds into the industry will decrease. His viewpoint is that the rise of Memecoins may attract more investors and capital into the crypto industry, which still has the potential for growth and innovation.

Murad emphasized the impact of Memecoins on crypto technology tokens, arguing that they are not an attack on crypto technology but rather a "vampire attack" on crypto technology tokens. He pointed out that many DeFi projects can operate normally without tokens, such as Uniswap, indicating that the best products do not necessarily need tokens, and the best tokens do not necessarily need actual products.

Murad believes that ordinary investors are gradually realizing that all tokens, whether backed by technology or merely meme images, are essentially gambling tables in a casino. He mentioned that ordinary investors are starting to think about why they should bid for a gambling table that is already worth $10 billion instead of building a real community that allows ordinary people to become wealthy and achieve wealth growth. He believes that Memecoins are recreating the scenes of the ICO boom in 2016 and 2017, with the key being human motivation and demand.

Murad emphasized that a real community is a key factor