Should long term, non-casino builders in this space consider leveraging memecoins to achieve their goals? 

What are the emerging learnings of memegtm from tokens like $degen?

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Degen is a bit different imo and can be used as a tool to get things started. However, as fun as memecoins are I think it would be misguided to get caught in memes.  If/when the meta changes from whatever meme you are using, you are just stuck with an upset community.