From Frog Memes to Political Branding, Meme Coins Have Taken on Many Forms

Pepe Coin captured headlines with its explosive launch and wild profits, while Official Trump Coin leveraged the power of a public figure to grab billions in market cap overnight.

From frog memes to political branding, meme coins have taken on many forms—some with jaw-dropping returns, others with equally steep drops. Pepe Coin captured headlines with its explosive launch and wild profits, while Official Trump Coin leveraged the power of a public figure to grab billions in market cap overnight.

But beyond hype and speculation, few offer anything real to engage with. That’s where Dragoin is setting itself apart. By integrating a Telegram-based play-to-earn game directly into its ecosystem, Dragoin is adding a layer of daily interaction that others lack. Even at the presale stage, this meme coin with utility is giving users something to actually do—and earn.

Pepe Coin: From Meme to Market Phenomenon

Launched in April 2023, Pepe Coin (PEPE) burst onto the cryptocurrency scene as a meme-based token inspired by the popular internet character, Pepe the Frog. Starting with a stealth launch, i.e., without any formal announcements or presales, PEPE quickly gained attention within the crypto community.

After reaching a market capitalization of over $1 billion, early investors enjoyed significant returns. One individual who invested $27 in the token at its initial offering price managed to convert his investment into approximately $52 million, realizing a staggering 1,900,000x return. Another investor who purchased PEPE tokens ten minutes after the launch managed to sell them for a profit of over $847,000.

However, PEPE's journey has been marked by volatility. After experiencing a surge, the coin dropped by 26% upon breaching its annual support threshold, which was previously associated with a 348% rally. At the same time, this downturn was accompanied by negative funding rates, indicating a bearish sentiment among derivatives traders. Despite this, the coin maintains a dedicated community and remains a significant player in the meme coin sector.

A Political Figure’s Foray into Cryptocurrency

On January 17, 2025, President Donald Trump introduced the Official Trump Coin ($TRUMP), a meme coin that was launched just days before his inauguration and is now rolling out on Solana. The coin began trading at an initial price of approximately $10.

Within hours, the coin's price shot up to a peak of $74.59, and its market capitalization soared to nearly $11 billion, placing it among the top cryptocurrencies in terms of valuation.

As a result of the coin's rapid ascent, early investors were able to realize substantial profits. Reports indicate that at least fifty major holders were able to cash out with gains exceeding $10 million. On the other hand, approximately 200,000 smaller investors faced losses, highlighting the high-risk nature of the coin.

Currently, as of March 25, 2025, $TRUMP is trading at approximately $11.82, reflecting an 83.9% decline from its all-time high. The coin's current market capitalization is around $2.37 billion, and it has a 24-hour trading volume of nearly $882 million.

Despite this, the coin continues to be a topic of discussion, particularly concerning the ethical implications of a sitting president promoting a personal financial venture.

Play, Earn, Repeat: Dragoin's Telegram Game Sets It Apart

New meme coin Dragoin is already delivering value through its engaging Telegram mini-game. Unlike most meme coins that rely purely on speculation and viral marketing, Dragoin is offering something tangible even at the presale stage—a real, interactive utility that lets users earn $DDGN tokens simply by playing and having fun.

This game is easily accessible and blends idle mechanics with addictive, tap-based action. Users can collect Dragoin eggs, hatch them, and level up their creatures—each step earning them tokens. And since it's hosted on Telegram, the game is instantly accessible to the masses without the need for complex wallets or apps.

Moreover, this game isn't just for fun—it's already rewarding early adopters. Thousands have joined in, driving engagement and building community momentum around $DDGN. In fact, this is a rare case where a meme coin is offering token rewards before its public launch, giving users an incentive to get involved early and stay active.

By doing so, Dragoin is giving its community a reason to engage daily—and earn while doing it—creating a flywheel effect: more players mean more visibility, more visibility means more holders and more holders mean stronger token demand. Ultimately, it's this built-in feedback loop that sets Dragoin apart from most meme coins, which often rely solely on short-term hype.

In short, accessible through Telegram and designed for optimal user experience, the game is proving that real utility and fun can coexist in the meme coin space—and