Memeland (MEME): 9GAG's Foray Into Meme NFTs
First founded in 2008, 9GAG was one of the earliest proponents of internet meme culture. At its peak, the site had over 70 million monthly visitors sharing silly photos and videos. Unlike many other early forms of social media, 9GAG has managed to pivot its early success in a surprising new direction, and is now dedicated to moving into the web3 era. They’ve invested a lot of funds into Memeland, a revolutionary new project they hope will combine their past success with technological advancements. Keep reading to discover all the details about this new enterprise.
Key Takeaways:
- Memeland is 9GAG's platform for producing NFTs based on popular 9GAG memes.
- Memeland has three visually-arresting NFT collections that are bound together by a captivating storyline and lore — You the Real MVP, Potatoz and The Captainz.
- Memeland’s native token, MEME, was launched on Nov 3, 2023, and airdropped on the same day to reward all Memeland NFT holders.
What Is Memeland?
Memeland is a web3 platform primarily centered around meme-themed NFTs. The project is funded by 9GAG, and operated by 9GAG CEO Ray Chan. It combines meme-like aspects from 9GAG with a community centered around NFTs. NFT holders can join the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that governs Memeland and decide how the platform is run.