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What is Pepe?

What is Pepe? How to buy $PEPE memecoin? Let's go! Pepe ($PEPE) is a memecoin intended for entertainment purposes only, and its tokens have no intrinsic value or utility.

But that hasn’t stopped the crypto being widely known and traded just for fun. The creators even admit that the coin is just a fun exercise, saying on their official website (be careful of fakes), “$PEPE is a meme coin with no intrinsic value or expectation of financial return. There is no formal team or roadmap. The coin is completely useless and for entertainment purposes only.”

What is Pepe? What is the meaning of Pepe lore?

Launched in April 2023 by anonymous creators, Pepe has quickly become one of the top-traded cryptocurrencies without a presale, airdrop or a marketing muscle.

Pepe ($PEPE), a meme coin built on the Ethereum blockchain, gained significant popularity shortly after its public debut in April 2023. Within just three weeks, it achieved a milestone that took Dogecoin (DOGE) almost four years to reach: A market capitalisation surpassing $1 billion. Despite its extreme price volatility, $PEPE boasts an impressive number of individual holders.

While the official PepeCoin website explicitly states that $PEPE lacks intrinsic value or any expectation of financial returns, more than a hundred thousand investors have acquired $PEPE.

In contrast to the DOGE and SHIB memecoins, which took almost four years and 10 months for its market capitalisation to surpass $1 billion, Pepe reached the same milestone within three weeks of its launch. The price of $PEPE has been highly volatile since then.

The performance of most cryptocurrency can be highly volatile, with their value dropping as quickly as it can rise. You should be prepared to lose all the money you invest in cryptoassets.

Where did the Pepe meme come from?

Pepe the Frog is a cartoon character crafted by artist Matt Furie for his comic book "Boy’s Club". $PEPE has no association with Matt Furie or his creation Pepe the Frog. The meme, once spawned, took on a life of its own. It has a bit of a political backstory, so you may want to read up on it before you buy.

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##Is Pepe a memecoin?

Yes. Pepecoin ($PEPE) is now one of the most well-known memecoins. It is a new player, having burst onto the scene in 2023, which is rather recently in the timeline of crypto. But it hasn’t stopped the cryptocurrency from being one of the most talked-about offerings.

PepeCoin: The memecoin backstory

PepeCoin ($PEPE) was created as a homage to Pepe the Frog, a popular internet meme that originated in the early 2000s. Pepe the Frog is a cartoon character that has been used to express various emotions and opinions online, sometimes in controversial ways.

It is reportedly also connected to cannabis culture. The circulating supply of $PEPE is 420 million tokens, and this is a nod to cannabis culture’s 4/20 (a general slang term for cannabis consumption).

Pepe is a digital currency that is based on a humorous or viral phenomenon. Memecoins are often seen as fun and lighthearted, but they can also attract a lot of attention and investment from the cryptocurrency community. Some examples of other meme coins are Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.

Pepe: Deflationary

Pepe is different from most meme coins because it is deflationary, which means that its supply decreases over time. This is achieved by a mechanism that burns (destroys) a small percentage of $PEPE tokens every time a transaction is made.

This creates scarcity and it’s primary aim is to increase the value of the remaining tokens. The performance of most cryptocurrency can be highly volatile, with their value dropping as quickly as it can rise. You should be prepared to lose all the money you invest in cryptoassets.

How did the Pepe craze start?

It is thought that just one whale (a person or company who holds a huge amount of a particular crypto) started the Pepe buying spree. One person bought 5.9 trillion $PEPE coins for $260, using 0.125 ETH. The price of Pepe rose, and now that investor’s initial US$260 is worth US$7million at the time of writing, March 28, 2024.

After this news broke, many other people wanted to buy $PEPE coins too, hoping to make a lot of money before the price went down.

But there is a catch. The person who has 5.9 trillion $PEPE coins might not be able to sell them easily, because there are not enough buyers and sellers for $PEPE in the market.

Crypto is not for everyone. Be sure to do your own research and buy according to what is right for you, and not what is right for other people. Crypto is generally very volatile, with the risk of abrupt market changes, corporate collapse, inadequate client fund segregation, and cyberattacks. Don’t invest anything you aren’t prepared to lose.

Pepe community

Pepe has gained a lot of popularity and support from its fans, who call themselves Pepes. The Pepe community use social media platforms like Twitter to promote and celebrate their meme coin, and to interact with other Pepes. The Pepe community also hope that Pepe will become one of the top meme-based cryptocurrencies in the market.

How to buy $PEPE

Pepe ($PEPE) is a memecoin based on Ethereum that is intended for entertainment purposes only. It has no intrinsic value or utility, and its price is very volatile. If you still want to buy Pepe on CoinJar, you can follow these steps:

Download the CoinJar App

First, download the CoinJar app on your iOS or Android device. You can find it on app stores.

Create an Account

Sign up for a CoinJar account within the app. Verify your identity. UK residents are required to complete an assessment to show they understand the risks associated with what crypto/investment they are about to buy, in accordance with local legislation. Additionally, they must wait for a 24-hour “cooling off” period, before their account is active, due to local regulations.

Payment method

After your ID has been accepted, you can then create an account on the exchange. After this is done, you can move normal everyday money like Pounds (fiat) via your chosen payment method into your crypto account.

Make a Purchase

Once your account is set up and verified, you’re ready to buy Pepe ($PEPE). Use your card, or a bank transfer to deposit sterling to your account in order to make the purchase. CoinJar supports various payment methods, so choose the one that suits your investment risk appetite. Remember , Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Putting all your money into a single type of investment is risky. A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in cryptocurrency.

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What is Pepe? Conclusion

Pepecoin is one of the many memecoins that have emerged in the crypto space, inspired by the popularity of Dogecoin and other meme-based cryptocurrencies. Pepe is based on the Ethereum blockchain. The name and logo of Pepe are derived from the Pepe the Frog meme, which was created by Matt Furie in 2005 and became a viral internet phenomenon.

Pepe is jostling for attention alongside Shiba Inu and Dogecoin their loyal community of fans. Pepecoin aims to be a fun and accessible way for people to get involved in the crypto world.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PepeCoin a good investment?

This is a subjective question that depends on your risk appetite, investment goals, and market conditions. Pepe is a meme coin that has no inherent utility or value proposition, other than its cultural and viral appeal.

It is highly volatile and speculative, and its price is influenced by social media hype and market sentiment. Some people may see Pepe as a good investment because they believe in its potential to become a popular and widely adopted meme coin, like Dogecoin.

Others may see Pepe as a bad investment because they think it is a fad that will fade away or be replaced by other meme coins. Ultimately, the decision to invest in Pepe is up to you and your own judgment.

Crypto is generally very volatile, with the risk of abrupt market changes, corporate collapse, inadequate client fund segregation, and cyberattacks. Don't invest anything you aren’t prepared to lose.

What is the point of Pepe?

Pepe is a meme coin that was created as a tribute to the Pepe the Frog internet meme, which became a viral phenomenon. Pepe aims to be a fun and accessible way for people to get involved in the crypto world. Pepe coin does not have a clear point or purpose, other than being a meme coin that celebrates internet culture and humour.

Can Pepe coin reach $1?

Pepe coin is currently trading at around US$0.000000904469 per coin (as at March 28, 2024). To reach US$1, Pepe’s price would need to increase hugely. General belief in the crypto industry is that this is a very unlikely scenario.

Pepe is not designed to be a store of value or a medium of exchange, but rather a meme coin that relies on social media attention and popularity. Therefore, it is very improbable that Pepe coin will ever reach US$1, unless there is a massive and sustained surge of interest and adoption from the crypto community and the general public.

How much is a Pepe coin worth?

Pepe's worth is determined by the market forces of supply and demand, as well as the perception and sentiment of its users and investors. Pepe coin does not have any intrinsic value or utility, unlike some other cryptocurrencies that offer services, solutions, or innovations.

Pepe’s worth is based on its meme status and its cultural relevance. As of March 28, 2024, Pepe is worth about $0.000000904469 per coin, it is not even close to a full pence coin! However, this price can change rapidly and unpredictably, depending on various factors and events that affect the crypto market. Pepe’s worth is ultimately what people are willing to pay for it at any given time.

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What is Pepe? What is $PEPE?

Pepe ($PEPE) is a meme coin built on the Ethereum blockchain. It was inspired by the internet meme Pepe the Frog, which became popular in the early 2000s. Pepe aims to leverage the popularity of meme coins and position itself as a notable meme-based digital asset.

How does Pepe work?

Pepe is an ERC-20 token with a deflationary model. It has a maximum supply of 420 trillion tokens, which references the cannabis culture’s 4/20. A small percentage of tokens are burned with each transaction, creating scarcity and potentially increasing the value of the remaining tokens over time.

What are the challenges of Pepe?

Pepe has faced some challenges since its launch in April 2023. In August 2023, some developers on the Pepe team transferred 16 trillion $PEPE tokens (worth about 12 million Pounds) from the project’s multi-signature wallet to various exchanges.

This caused the price of the token to drop significantly and raised concerns about the project’s future. The developers claimed they were updating the wallet, but the project’s official account accused them of stealing the tokens and selling them.

The project has since reassured the community that the remaining tokens in the multi-signature wallet are safe and under the control of someone who has the interests of the project and the token holders.

Where can I buy Pepe?

Pepe is available on several major crypto exchanges, and you can buy it here at CoinJar. You can also buy Pepe on decentralised exchanges, such as Uniswap and SushiSwap. To buy Pepe, you will need to have some Ethereum (ETH) in your wallet and swap it for $PEPE on the exchange of your choice.

Is PEPE an animal? What is Pepe frog? How do you pronounce Pepe the Frog?

The Pepe frog is a meme that inspired the $PEPE cryptocurrency. So yes, PEPE is an animal, or rather, an amphibian. The meme is also sometimes called the $PEPE meme. You can check out the pronunciation here.

What are the specific risks associated with meme coins?

‘Meme coins’ (e.g. DOGE, SHIB, PEPE) are crypto-assets whose value is driven primarily by community interest and online trends. Meme coins carry the following risks:

Volatility risk: Meme coins can have extreme price volatility, often experiencing rapid and unpredictable price fluctuations within short periods. The value of meme coins can be influenced by social media trends, celebrity endorsements, and other factors unrelated to traditional investment fundamentals.

Lack of utility: Meme coins often lack intrinsic value or utility, being primarily driven by community interest, online trends, and speculative trading.

Market manipulation: Meme coins may be susceptible to increased risk of market manipulation including ‘pump-and-dump’ schemes, where the price is artificially inflated followed by a sudden crash.

Lack of transparency: Meme coins may have limited available information about their development teams, goals, and financials. This lack of transparency can make it challenging to assess the credibility and potential of a meme coin accurately.

Emotional investing: Meme coins often garner strong emotional reactions from investors, leading to impulsive decisions. Emotional trading activity can amplify losses.

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