Emerging Meme Coin Contenders for Late 2025

Introduction: Why Track New Memecoins?

Memecoins have matured from a quirky sideshow into a staple of crypto trading culture. Some of the earliest examples — such as Dogecoin — taught the market that a token with no explicit utility can still attract billions in liquidity if it captures people’s imaginations. More recently we’ve seen iterations like Shiba Inu, Bonk and Pepe that layer deflationary mechanics, revenue sharing or DeFi incentives on top of the viral branding. For high‑risk “degen” traders, these coins offer massive upside but also elevated risk: prices can swing 80% in a day, founders can walk away, or liquidity can evaporate without warning. The key is to stay ahead of the cycle and understand both the narrative and the structure of each new token.

This guide surveys 10 notable memecoins trending in September 2025, drawn from credible reports and blogs, and analyses what makes them unique. We’ll summarise each coin’s origin story, tokenomics, recent performance and community appeal. Because memecoin markets are saturated with hype, we’ll also offer practical tips on how to filter noise and use tools like Dexcelerate’s Scanner and Watchlist to keep an objective eye on liquidity, taxes and audit flags. By the end you’ll have a holistic picture of where the memecoin meta is heading and which names are worth tracking—not just to ape blindly, but to study with curiosity and caution.

Note on Sources

The profiles below draw on research from the Tangem blog’s September 2025 “Top Meme Coins to Monitor” article, which highlights a dozen emerging tokens and explains why they gained traction. We also cite a SignalPlus report on TROLL’s landmark licensing deal and an Atomic Wallet guide describing Brett’s supply structure and distribution. These sources focus on factual details—issuance, supply limits, licensing agreements—rather than rumours. Our goal is to bring those facts into a single, comprehensive narrative.

1. Troll (TROLL) – IP Licensing Meets Meme Magic

Few memecoins sign legal deals with the creator of their underlying meme. TROLL did just that in August 2025 when its team secured an exclusive global license to use the Trollface artwork for coin imagery, memes and merchandise. According to a report on SignalPlus, the six‑figure agreement with meme artist Carlos Ramirez grants TROLL sole intellectual property rights in the crypto meme space and obliges the project to pay an 11% royalty on net merchandise revenue. By formalising trademark protection, the TROLL team removed a major legal grey area and paved the way for listings on larger exchanges. The deal was funded by a pseudonymous community lead (“Seal”), and major holders contributed Solana liquidity to support the token.

Narrative & Community: Prior to the IP deal, TROLL was just another Solana‑based dog‑coin derivative. The official license legitimised the meme and sparked renewed interest in August 2025. Social buzz on X (formerly Twitter) skyrocketed as traders memed about “owning the Trollface.” On the Tangem list, analysts note that TROLL’s social engagement outpaced Dogecoin and PEPE during the summer, with more posts in a week than both combined. Some speculate that TROLL could revisit its previous highs around $0.096 if merch revenue and hype continue, though it remains a high‑risk, meme‑driven play whose long‑term value depends entirely on community momentum.

Tokenomics & Risks: TROLL has a fixed supply and renounced contract, but the new licensing royalties introduce an off‑chain revenue stream that may or may not translate into sustained buy pressure. Traders should watch liquidity and whale accumulation rather than purely headline news. Tools like dexcelerate.com’s Scanner can help monitor transaction volumes, token age and tax structures in real time. Because TROLL’s fate is tied to merchandise and community sentiment, consider it a speculative bet rather than an investment.

2. Dogwifhat (WIF) – The Solana Dog Wears a Hat

Dogwifhat, often shortened to WIF, features a Shiba Inu wearing a hat and launched on Solana in late 2024. According to Tangem’s overview, the token “operates on the Solana blockchain, taking advantage of Solana’s fast transaction speeds and low fees”. The article notes that WIF may participate in NFT drops, yield farming and liquidity pools, though much of its current activity remains speculative and community‑driven. WIF is described as a potential “technical successor” to Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, offering a more modern infrastructure for meme traders.

Recent Performance: WIF benefited from the broader Solana memecoin resurgence in 2025. Because Solana’s throughput is high and fees remain fractions of a cent, bots and snipers can rotate quickly through WIF positions. However, Tangem cautions that WIF “comes with significant risk”. The coin’s price is extremely volatile and depends on whether the community keeps engaging. A quick scan of Dexcelerate’s Watchlist Live feed can reveal whether real whales are buying or if activity is mostly bots trading with themselves.

Takeaway: WIF is appealing to traders who missed the first Dogecoin and Shiba Inu waves. It offers a Solana‑native meme narrative plus potential DeFi integrations. But like all memecoins, it’s only as strong as its social presence. Use Dexcelerate’s Audit chips to check for freeze/mint authority issues before entering, and never allocate more than a small slice of your meme budget.

3. Fartcoin (FART) – The Comedy Token

Launched in October 2024 on the Solana blockchain via the Pump.fun platform, Fartcoin was dreamed up by an AI chatbot and immediately caught the internet’s attention with its provocative name. Tangem reports that each transaction on Fartcoin triggers a digital fart sound as part of its meme‑driven design, turning the network itself into a joke. The token has a fixed supply of one billion coins and is fully minted, yet it still trades actively thanks to community enthusiasm and speculative demand.

Performance & Ecosystem: Fartcoin’s market cap exploded past $1 billion within months of its launch, peaking near $2.5 billion in early 2025 before correcting. As of late July 2025, Tangem notes Fartcoin trades between $1.3 – $1.6 per token, with a market cap around $1.4–1.6 billion and daily volume exceeding half a billion USD—numbers that rival large DeFi tokens. The ecosystem includes tongue‑in‑cheek utilities like VR silent discos, a meme‑economy game and a “Dodgeball Metaverse” where users dodge virtual “fart bombs”. These features keep users engaged beyond simple trading, though none provide intrinsic value.

Analysis: Fartcoin is the quintessential degen play: it leverages humour, AI creativity and a strong community to drive insane volumes. Its fixed supply and deflationary design (through transaction burns) differentiate it from inflationary memes like Dogecoin. For a trader, the biggest challenge is timing. Use Dexcelerate’s Memepool progress ring to monitor Fartcoin’s life cycle—how many tokens are minted, how close it is to hitting critical liquidity thresholds—and set alerts for unusual whale activity. Never chase a candle blindly; Fartcoin’s price can collapse as quickly as it spikes.

4. Pengu (PENGU) – Bridging NFTs, Merch and Tokens

Pengu is the native token of the Pudgy Penguins NFT brand. Tangem describes PENGU as notable because it “is connected to an existing NFT ecosystem and aims to encourage long‑term community involvement”. The token’s branding extends beyond digital assets into merchandise and virtual games, giving holders a sense of participating in a broader penguin‑themed universe. PENGU is an ERC‑20 token running on Ethereum, making it compatible with most wallets and exchanges.

Growth in 2025: In July 2025 PENGU’s price surged over 300%, driven by whale buying, high trading activity and rumours of big investments. Its ecosystem includes community rewards, NFT staking via Pudgy Penguins’ “Pengu Rewards,” and tie‑ins with merchandise and gaming. Because PENGU is tied to a well‑loved NFT collection, it commands attention even among non‑crypto audiences; fans of the Pudgy brand may buy tokens as a form of membership.

Risk Profile: PENGU benefits from strong branding and cross‑media appeal, but it still trades like a meme token. Keep an eye on the ratio of on‑chain holders to off‑chain merchandise buyers; if the former dwindles, liquidity could dry up. Dexcelerate’s Channels analytics allow you to track call channels discussing PENGU and gauge whether enthusiasm is organic or pumped by insiders. As always, use reasonable position sizing and diversify across chains.

5. Brett (BRETT) – Base Chain’s Flagship Meme

As the Base blockchain (Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2) gained traction in 2024, it spawned its own mascot token: Brett. According to Atomic Wallet’s profile, Brett launched as an ERC‑20 token on Base in February 2024 and is inspired by the “Brett” character from Matt Furie’s comic series. The article clarifies that although many traders assume Brett is a Solana meme coin due to the Solana meme boom, it is actually native to Base. Brett has a maximum supply of 10 billion tokens, with a circulating supply of roughly 9.9 billion and a market cap exceeding $1.5 billion. Its token distribution is transparent: 85% allocated to liquidity pools, 10% to the treasury and 5% reserved for centralized exchanges.

Unique Features: Brett’s contract is renounced, and there is no minting function, meaning the future token supply is entirely governed by the community. The lack of a central mint reduces rug risks and makes Brett more appealing to long‑term holders. Analysts see Brett as a “best friend” to Pepe, playing off the same Frog Comics lore but offering its own Base‑chain twist. The Base ecosystem’s low fees attract traders from Ethereum, and the chain’s association with Coinbase adds a veneer of credibility.

Trading Considerations: Brett’s price rallied sharply after launch and corrected along with other memes. Because it lives on a relatively new L2, liquidity is still developing; slippage can be high during spikes. Use Dexcelerate’s multi‑chain wallet selector to ensure you’re trading from the right chain and to monitor Base liquidity pools in real time. As always, treat Brett as speculative; allocate size accordingly and set stop‑loss rules.

6. SPX6900 – A Satirical Index Play

One of 2025’s stranger hits is SPX6900, a memecoin created as a satirical nod to the S&P 500 index hitting the arbitrary 6,900 milestone. Tangem notes that SPX6900 has become a viral favourite because its “absurd yet clever concept, with a catchy ticker and meme potential, has helped it gain significant traction”. In the month preceding September 2025, SPX6900 surged by over 69%, with yearly gains exceeding 9,000%, and its market cap surpassed $2 billion. Listings on major platforms like Kraken and Binance Futures have given SPX6900 legitimacy and liquidity.

Despite being built on Ethereum, SPX6900’s only use case is speculation and community engagement. It has no burn mechanism, utility or roadmap—just a meme. Yet that is precisely why degens love it; the coin’s performance becomes a game, with traders aiming to mirror the S&P milestone on chain. When playing SPX6900, use Dexcelerate’s slippage presets to avoid excessive price impact and set alerts for macro events (like CPI releases) that could influence sentiment.

7. SNEK – Cardano’s Breakout Meme

SNEK started as a community‑led experiment in early 2023 and quickly became Cardano’s first breakout memecoin. Tangem describes SNEK’s branding as centred on a playful cartoon snake, appealing to a tight‑knit group of crypto enthusiasts. The token leverages Cardano’s eUTXO model, making transfers more energy‑efficient and affordable than many Ethereum‑based tokens. SNEK has a finite total supply of 76.7 billion tokens, introducing scarcity compared to unlimited‑supply coins like Dogecoin.

Unlike some meme launches, SNEK’s initial distribution was highly decentralised, with no venture capital or insider allocations. The coin has experienced dramatic price swings typical of meme tokens, but it maintains a strong holder base because the community values decentralisation and sustainability. Tangem notes that social media engagement, influencer memes and cross‑platform visibility continue to drive SNEK’s growth. For memecoin traders seeking exposure to Cardano’s ecosystem, SNEK offers a novel option. Use Dexcelerate’s scanner filters to compare Cardano liquidity and slippage versus chains like Solana and Base before entering.

8. Bonk (BONK) – Solana’s First Dog‑Themed Meme

Launched in December 2022, Bonk was the first dog‑themed token on Solana. It began with a massive community‑focused airdrop, with 50% of tokens going directly to Solana users, NFT holders and developers. Tangem highlights Bonk’s deflationary tokenomic mechanism—a portion of transaction fees is burned regularly. Bonk also recycles revenue through a Let’s Bonk launchpad platform, directing fees into treasury reserves and buybacks. In July 2025, Bonk led the broader memecoin gains, powering unprecedented launchpad activity and investor interest.

Because Bonk combines cultural meme appeal with on‑chain utility (burns, buybacks, launchpad revenue), some analysts believe it could achieve a 3x–10x upside in favourable market conditions. Bonk is integrated into multiple Solana dApps and has become a de facto “base layer” for the chain’s meme economy. When trading Bonk, watch the burn rate and liquidity metrics via app.dexcelerate.com; the token’s value depends on continued transaction volume and treasury management. If volumes drop, the burn mechanism may not be enough to sustain price.

9. Pepe (PEPE) – The Frog Reinvented

Pepe launched in April 2023 as a token inspired by the iconic Frog meme. Within months it became a serious contender in the speculative altcoin space and drew comparisons to early Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. Unlike Dogecoin, PEPE is an ERC‑20 token built on Ethereum, benefiting from the security, scalability and interoperability of the Ethereum ecosystem. When PEPE listed on major exchanges like Binance and KuCoin, it saw massive liquidity inflows and rapid price spikes.

PEPE’s success spurred a wave of derivative tokens, but the original retains a cult‑like following. Traders should note that PEPE has no formal utility; it is purely a community rallying symbol. Use Dexcelerate’s Wallets feed to track whale buys and sells; when top holders exit, price tends to follow. Because PEPE has a large circulating supply, big moves often require significant volume. Trade accordingly.

10. Dogecoin & Shiba Inu – The OGs Still Matter

Despite the influx of new memes, the original giants Dogecoin and Shiba Inu remain relevant. Dogecoin’s distinctive feature is its unlimited supply, unlike Bitcoin’s capped 21 million or Shiba’s burn mechanisms. It operates on a proof‑of‑work consensus, relying on computational power to validate transactions and secure the network, similar to early cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin. Dogecoin gained mainstream attention in 2021 after high‑profile support from Elon Musk, driving dramatic price surges and equally sharp volatility. Its primary uses include microtransactions, online tipping and charitable donations, leveraging fast transaction speeds and low fees.

Shiba Inu launched in August 2020 on Ethereum and quickly grew a passionate community called the Shib Army. Unlike Dogecoin, SHIB can support smart contracts, enabling DeFi applications like ShibaSwap, where users can stake SHIB and related tokens such as LEASH and BONE to earn rewards. The project has ambitions beyond memes: NFT integration, burn mechanisms, high‑profile exchange listings and a detailed roadmap all contribute to its appeal. Traders should remember that both DOGE and SHIB are far less nimble than small‑cap memes; their large market caps mean 10× moves are rare, but they often provide liquidity for rotation into newer tokens.

How to Use This Information

Tracking memecoin trends is both exciting and dangerous. Dexcelerate’s platform simplifies the research process by centralising scanners, watchlists and audits across multiple chains. Here’s a suggested workflow:

1. Create a list of candidates. Use the Memepool board at app.dexcelerate.com to see newly launched tokens and those approaching graduation thresholds. Add TROLL, WIF, FART, PENGU, BRETT and others to a custom list.
2. Check token safety. Consult the Audit column for each coin to confirm freeze authority, mint authority, liquidity lock and tax levels. For example, Brett’s renounced contract is a green flag, while Fartcoin’s novelty sound effect is not a substitute for security.
3. Monitor on‑chain and social data. Use the Watchlist Live feed to track buys, sells and whale activity; integrate Telegram call channels via Dexcelerate’s Channels page to gauge sentiment. When big callers start mentioning SPX6900 or SNEK, you’ll be ready.
4. Set risk rules. For each token, decide your maximum position size (e.g., 1–2% of portfolio), profit targets and stop‑loss levels. Because memecoins can drop 80% in a day, consider dynamic trailing stops and kill switches. Use Dexcelerate’s Autobot feature to automate these rules so emotions don’t override your plan.
5. Rotate smartly. When a meme reaches mainstream coverage (e.g., trending on TikTok), think about taking profits and rotating into the next narrative. Watch for high burn rates (Bonk) or licensing deals (TROLL) as catalysts for entries and exits.

Conclusion

Memecoins will continue to thrive as long as internet culture and speculation intersect. The coins profiled here illustrate the diversity of the 2025 landscape: from legally licensed memes (TROLL) to AI‑generated humour (Fartcoin), from NFT‑integrated brands (PENGU) to Layer 2 pioneers (Brett), and from Solana dogs (WIF, Bonk) to Cardano snakes (SNEK). Each offers a different combination of community, tokenomics and risk. By grounding your decisions in factual data—circulating supply, burn mechanisms, licensing agreements—and by using tools like Dexcelerate’s Scanner and Watchlist to filter hype from substance, you can enjoy the memecoin renaissance without becoming someone else’s exit liquidity.