In Episode 33 of Xtalks, powered by Layer One X, host Kody, Chief Experience Officer, alongside community manager Sam and Xtalk series manager Inna, led a spirited discussion on “Meme Coins Going Cross-Chain”. A lively panel of meme coin enthusiasts and builders joined to unpack the phenomenon, recorded on April 9, 2025. Here’s the rundown.
Panel Introductions
The session kicked off with Kody welcoming:
- Juicebot: Building a user-friendly Telegram trading bot, bridging meme coin accessibility.
- Crypto Psycho (Mark): A meme coin veteran, pushing projects like MOSQ from rugs to riches.
- MONG (Ryan): Representing Mong Coin, an Ethereum-based project with 18,000+ holders, born from a viral congressional meme.
- Turtle Kek (Nico): A 2021 crypto vet, moderating Mong V1 and now backing MOSQ on Solana.
- Hexagen Harell: A community grinder, turning rugged meme coins into breakout successes like Bobo ($26M in days).
Key Discussion: Meme Coins Across Chains
The panel dove into whether meme coins can retain their viral essence when going cross-chain. Hexagen argued it’s all about community focus—platforms like X unite people regardless of chain. MONG highlighted their BRC-20 ordinals experiment, proving sub-communities can expand reach without diluting the core. Crypto Psycho praised Solana’s inclusivity (low fees, broad access) versus Ethereum’s exclusivity, suggesting cross-chain amplifies audience potential. Kody showcased Layer One X’s bridgeless XTO tech, enabling seamless asset and data movement across EVM and non-EVM chains—perfect for meme coin scalability.
Collaboration vs. competition sparked debate. MONG stressed communication with holders (e.g., ETH Maxis) to ease chain transitions, while Hexagen saw Layer One X concentrating attention on dominant memes, weeding out weaker projects. Juicebot pushed competition as innovation fuel, noting their cross-chain bot ambitions.
Influencers and Community Power
Influencers took center stage—Hexagen cautioned against shilling without conviction, advocating for authentic promotion over paid pumps. Juicebot called them a “necessary evil” for attention, citing Bitlord’s organic support for Mong. Community emerged as the heartbeat—Hexagen and Turtle Kek emphasized rewarding creators (memes, spaces, even twerking TikToks) to sustain momentum. MONG’s IRL meetups and mascot stunts (a $20K Mong costume at Token 2049) underscored real-world bonding.
Lessons for Crypto
What can meme coins teach crypto? Hexagen and Juicebot agreed: unity and empowerment. Meme coins harness raw community energy—Dogecoin’s “stick it to the man” vibe or Mong’s grassroots revival—showing that conviction, not just utility, drives adoption. Turtle Kek added that memes’ network effect outpaces utility tokens, proving entertainment trumps all.
Community Q&A and Wrap-Up
Listeners asked: What makes a meme coin successful? Unanimous answer: community. Events worth it? MONG’s mascot tale said yes—attention skyrockets. Layer One X meme coin? Kody left it open—any takers? With a glitch threatening to rug the space, the panel signed off, urging followers to like, share, and catch Episode 34 on UX (April 10, 9 PM AWST).
Takeaway
Meme coins aren’t just chaos—they’re a masterclass in community, adaptability, and fun. Cross-chain? It’s genius and madness—Layer One X might just make it work. Check the thread for more!
