Solana memecoins: - Pushed the limits of distributed crypto systems - Directly led to tech improvements & innovation - Brought millions of new users onchain - Fortified the entire Solana DeFi stack, from AMMs to aggregators and beyond - Speedran trading front-ends, leading to some of the most advanced trading tools in existence (Axiom, Photon, et al) - Led to The Great Launchpad Wars, where the fight over asset issuance is leading to better products and models and faster experimentation What people don't understand: Memecoins are the gateway to investing and finance for an entire generation. When tradfi cos think about tokenizing their financial products, the point is to reach new audiences. I don't think any of the pundits appreciate that because they haven't been in the room. There's really nothing that compares to Solana from a distribution & product standpoint.