The inevitable crash of meme coins is upon us. Initially, I envisioned memes as a space where people could pursue both financial gain and their passions, a place where narratives coexisted with speculation, and where even the average person had a chance. 

However, the current meme ecosystem has been hijacked by manipulative groups that are systematically exploiting users, while launchpads are raking in millions. 

The recent Trump-Musk meeting alone triggered the creation of nearly 200,000 worthless meme coins in a single day, lining the pockets of platforms but leaving retail investors empty-handed. The meme culture in crypto has devolved into nothing more than a stinking pile of garbage.