Meme 幣激增，突顯加密貨幣善變的本質

2023年第一季度，Dog Whip、FLOKI、Pepe等表情幣漲幅顯著，其中Dog Whip漲幅最高，漲幅達2519.76%。受歡迎程度的飆升歸因於 Solana 和 Base 等去中心化交易所發行了新的 meme 幣，這些交易所激勵了 meme 幣交易以保護網路用戶的安全。

Meme Coins Surge in Popularity, Drawing Attention to the Cryptocurrency Market's Capricious Nature

Meme 幣人氣飆升，引起人們對加密貨幣市場反覆無常的關注

In the tumultuous first quarter of 2023, as Bitcoin ascended to dizzying heights, surpassing the 100 million KRW mark per unit, an unexpected contender emerged from the depths of the cryptocurrency market: meme coins. These seemingly frivolous digital assets, often featuring whimsical images and cryptic references, recorded remarkable gains that outpaced even the most established virtual currencies.

在動盪的 2023 年第一季度，隨著比特幣攀升至令人眼花繚亂的高度，突破每單位 1 億韓元大關，一個意想不到的競爭者從加密貨幣市場的深處出現：模因幣。這些看似瑣碎的數位資產，通常具有異想天開的圖像和神秘的參考，記錄了顯著的收益，甚至超過了最成熟的虛擬貨幣。

Meme coins, often dismissed as mere distractions designed to lure unsuspecting retail investors into the volatile world of cryptocurrencies, have demonstrated a surprising resilience. With their low entry barriers and promise of astronomical returns, they have attracted a growing legion of followers. Artificial intelligence (AI)-themed coins have also soared in value, riding the wave of excitement surrounding the Nvidia craze that swept the U.S. stock market in the first quarter.

Meme 幣經常被認為只是為了吸引毫無戒心的散戶投資者進入動蕩的加密貨幣世界而分散注意力，但它們卻表現出了令人驚訝的彈性。憑藉較低的進入門檻和天文數字回報的承諾，它們吸引了越來越多的追隨者。伴隨第一季席捲美國股市的英偉達熱潮，以人工智慧 (AI) 為主題的硬幣的價值也飆升。

According to data from CoinMarketCap, the most significant gainer among the top 100 virtual assets by market capitalization in the first quarter was Dog Whip (WIF) Coin, which skyrocketed by an astonishing 2519.76%. This meme coin, featuring a Shiba Inu dog adorned with a hat, was launched on the Solana network in November 2022.

CoinMarketCap數據顯示，第一季市值前100名虛擬資產中漲幅最大的是狗鞭幣（WIF），漲幅驚人2519.76%。這款迷因幣的特色是一隻戴著帽子的柴犬，於 2022 年 11 月在 Solana 網路上推出。

FLOKI, another notable meme coin that emerged from obscurity, saw an impressive 609% increase. It features Floki Inu, a character inspired by Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Shiba Inu dog. Pepe, the third-place meme coin, boasts the iconic "Pepe the Frog" character, a popular internet meme. It surged by a remarkable 502% in the first quarter alone.

FLOKI 是另一個從默默無聞中脫穎而出的著名迷因幣，其漲幅高達 609%，令人印象深刻。它的主角是 Floki Inu，這個角色的靈感來自特斯拉執行長馬斯克 (Elon Musk) 的柴犬。佩佩是排名第三的迷因幣，擁有標誌性的「佩佩青蛙」角色，這是一個流行的網路迷因。光是第一季就飆升了 502%。

The meteoric rise of meme coins can be attributed in part to the proliferation of new meme coins on decentralized exchanges. Coins that serve as platforms for decentralized applications, such as Solana and Base, have actively promoted meme coin trading to attract users to their networks. For example, the Solana-based decentralized exchange MEXC has listed a substantial number of meme coins operating on the Solana blockchain.

模因幣的迅速崛起部分歸因於去中心化交易所上新模因幣的激增。 Solana 和 Base 等作為去中心化應用程式平台的代幣積極促進了 meme 代幣交易，以吸引用戶加入其網路。例如，基於 Solana 的去中心化交易所 MEXC 已列出在 Solana 區塊鏈上運行的大量迷因幣。

Just as buying lottery tickets offers a glimmer of hope for financial fortune, investing in meme coins has become a form of gambling for some, with the allure of astronomical returns drawing flocks of investors. Some of these coins, after gaining popularity on decentralized exchanges, have been deemed promising projects by centralized coin exchanges such as Binance and Bybit. This recognition often leads to a surge in trading volume on centralized exchanges, further fueling the meme coin frenzy.

正如購買彩票為財富帶來一線希望一樣，投資模因幣已成為一些人的賭博形式，天文數字的回報吸引大批投資者。其中一些代幣在去中心化交易所受到歡迎後，被幣安和Bybit等中心化代幣交易所視為有前途的項目。這種認可往往會導致中心化交易所的交易量激增，進一步助長模因幣的狂熱。

However, the popularity of meme coins has sparked a heated debate within the cryptocurrency community. Critics argue that meme coins "obscure the efforts of teams developing legitimate projects that drive the growth of the coin industry," as stated by Joo Ki-young, CEO of CryptoQuant. They contend that the rampant speculation surrounding meme coins undermines the credibility of the industry.

然而，迷因幣的流行引發了加密貨幣社群的激烈爭論。 CryptoQuant 執行長 Joo Ki-young 表示，批評者認為，meme 幣「掩蓋了開發推動幣產業成長的合法專案的團隊所做的努力」。他們認為，圍繞著迷因幣的猖獗投機損害了該行業的可信度。

On the other side of the spectrum, Matze Bus Messari, vice president of research at Messari, believes that "memecoins are successfully bringing people into the blockchain space," adding that "they are going to be a future asset."

另一方面，Messari 研究副總裁 Matze Bus Messari 認為“模因幣正在成功地將人們帶入區塊鏈領域”，並補充說“它們將成為未來的資產”。

The first quarter of 2023 also witnessed a surge in the value of AI coins. Among the top 100 virtual assets by market capitalization, PecieI soared by 371%, securing the fourth spot in terms of overall growth. SingularityNet also ranked sixth, with a 320% increase.

2023年第一季度，AI幣的價值也出現了飆升。在市值排名前 100 的虛擬資產中，PecieI 飆升 371%，整體成長排名第四。 SingularityNet 也排名第六，增幅為 320%。

Blockchain technology has garnered increasing attention as a potential solution to challenges posed by AI development. A prominent example is data sovereignty. Major IT companies currently wield immense power based on AI capabilities. By integrating blockchain with AI, data can be stored on a distributed network, ensuring its reliability and security without centralized control.

區塊鏈技術作為應對人工智慧發展帶來的挑戰的潛在解決方案而受到越來越多的關注。一個突出的例子是資料主權。目前，各大IT公司都擁有基於人工智慧能力的巨大力量。透過區塊鏈與人工智慧的結合，資料可以儲存在分散式網路上，確保資料的可靠性和安全性，無需中心化控制。

The real assets (RWA) sector has also attracted significant interest recently. It was reported that BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, has partnered with Security, a leading RWA player, to launch a tokenization fund. The concept of RWA involves tokenizing various assets using blockchain technology. Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm, predicts that the RWA market will reach a staggering USD 16 trillion (KRW 1592 trillion) by 2030.

實體資產（RWA）領域最近也引起了人們的極大興趣。據報道，全球最大的資產管理公司貝萊德（BlackRock）已與領先的 RWA 參與者 Security 合作推出代幣化基金。 RWA 的概念涉及使用區塊鏈技術對各種資產進行代幣化。全球管理顧問公司波士頓顧問集團 (BCG) 預測，到 2030 年，RWA 市場將達到驚人的 16 兆美元（1,592 兆韓元）。

The cryptocurrency market's performance in the first quarter of 2023 has been a tale of contrasts. While established coins like Bitcoin set new records, the emergence of meme coins and the rise of AI coins have added an element of unpredictability to the landscape. As the market continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether meme coins will maintain their momentum or fade into obscurity, and if AI coins will cement their place as valuable assets. However, one thing is certain: the cryptocurrency market's ability to generate both excitement and skepticism is not likely to diminish anytime soon.

2023 年第一季的加密貨幣市場表現可謂是個對比鮮明的故事。雖然像比特幣這樣的老牌幣創造了新的記錄，但迷因幣的出現和人工智慧幣的興起為這一領域增添了不可預測的因素。隨著市場的不斷發展，模因幣是否會保持其勢頭還是逐漸消失，以及人工智慧幣是否會鞏固其作為有價值資產的地位，還有待觀察。然而，有一點是肯定的：加密貨幣市場引起興奮和懷疑的能力不會很快減弱。