Can BSC become the next Meme coin trend? An in-depth analysis of the triangular formation of on-chain user scale, ecological collaboration, and capital consensus

The Current State of Meme Coins on Ethereum and Solana: Elite vs. Speculative

When it comes to Meme coins, Ethereum has always taken the “high-cold elite” route. As the pioneer of smart contracts, its Meme ecosystem has always centered around community-driven and financialization narratives. By 2025, the upgrade of Pectra and the promotion of spot ETFs indeed gave a warm breeze to Meme coins on Ethereum, but the problems are also obvious—high Gas fees, ecosystem fragmentation of Layer2, leading to long incubation cycles for projects, and high participation barriers for ordinary users. While veteran projects remain popular, the entire ecosystem is limited by “elitism,” making explosive growth almost impossible.

Solana’s approach is completely different. With low Gas fees and ultra-high TPS, it has forcibly made itself a “testbed” for Meme coins. Tokens like BONK and PENGU once saw their market caps soar wildly, and on-chain transaction frequency far exceeded other Layer 1s. But such rapid growth also has pitfalls—Solana is firmly labeled as a “Meme chain,” with rampant speculation within the ecosystem, PVP culture, and occasional chain outages, making technical stability a major issue.

BSC’s Counterattack: From Retail Frenzy to Ecosystem Institutionalization

In contrast, BSC has taken the third path. From the moment it launched, it attracted over 630 million on-chain addresses and an average of over 15 million transactions daily, thanks to extremely low fees, sub-second confirmation times, and EVM compatibility. Its user base mainly consists of retail investors from emerging markets like Asia and Latin America, who have a strong appetite for small-value, high-frequency trading—this demand and the viral spread of Meme coins are a natural fit. The explosive growth of “Binance Life” and Giggle in October 2025 demonstrates what? It shows the power of concentrated user base and liquidity advantages of BSC.

What has Binance done behind this? Simply put, three main strategies.

First is infrastructure upgrades. The launch of Web3 wallets and Alpha platforms directly converted centralized users into on-chain participants. Alpha, as a project incubation platform, provides traffic exposure and liquidity support for early Meme projects, effectively creating a green channel for new projects.

Second is regulated token issuance. Meme Rush platform incorporated permissionless token issuance into a regulatory framework, with KYC verification, liquidity locking, and a three-phase migration mechanism, significantly reducing fraud risk and enhancing compliance. This provides security for retail investors.

Third is the secret weapon—cultural resonance. Official figures like CZ and He Yi actively interact, injecting “cultural narrative + capital consensus” into Meme coins. The “Binance Life” meme with Chinese blessings directly activated the entire community, and this cultural resonance can be more powerful than any marketing.

On the technical side, BSC hasn’t been idle. Upgrades like Maxwell hard fork and Goodwill Alliance’s anti-MEV mechanisms have improved user experience. The ecosystem is also expanding into RWA, GameFi, and other scenarios, providing more application points for Meme coins. Interestingly, Giggle, a project that donates 5% of transaction taxes to CZ’s educational projects, has pioneered a new “Meme + charity” model, making Meme coins no longer purely speculative tools.

Why the Birth of Billion-Dollar Meme Coins Is on BSC?

The current crypto market has entered the “post-BTC $120,000” era, with capital shifting from “institutional assets” to “consumer scenarios.” Thanks to more aggressive speculation attributes and lower participation barriers, BSC has become the first choice for capital rotation. Historical data shows that the average return rate of Meme projects on BSC far exceeds that of similar projects on Ethereum and Solana.

Looking at geographical advantages, BSC’s “mass-market” user structure naturally aligns with Meme dissemination logic. The on-chain stablecoin circulation exceeds $11 billion, supporting high-frequency trading liquidity; various token issuance platforms (like Four.meme) further reduce developers’ trial-and-error costs, attracting continuous developer influx.

And the people? BSC has already formed a positive cycle of “platform-project-user.” Platform providers design fair launch mechanisms and liquidity incentives; project teams build moats through IP binding and community operations; users drive market cap surges through “social fission + short-term arbitrage.” Capital backing from giants like Binance further amplifies market confidence, creating a spiral of “narrative → price → liquidity.”

Overview of Representative BSC Meme Projects

The most representative projects include:

$Binance Life — Originates from the Chinese blessing meme, resonating culturally.

$4 — Inspired by CZ’s classic gesture, simple and powerful.

$BAB — Inspired by Binance’s soul-binding token BABT, inheriting CZ’s advocated “Build And Build” community spirit.

$Giggle — Tied to CZ’s educational charity efforts, carrying social responsibility.

$Customer Service Xiao He — Based on He Yi’s persona as a frontline customer service representative.

$Xiu Xian (Cultivation) — The theme “Let’s Cultivate Together” proposed by He Yi in Binance Square.

These projects may seem like jokes, but they actually carry cultural identity and community cohesion within the Binance ecosystem.

Can It Break the Meme Cycle Curse?

Historical lessons tell us that for Meme coins to break the billion-dollar market cap, they often require both ecosystem explosion and capital consensus. BSC now possesses these two conditions. Large user scale, ongoing technological iteration, and innovative systems are breaking the “fleeting fame” fate.

But what is the precondition? The precondition is that BSC can continue attracting quality developers, improve compliance frameworks, and transform Meme momentum into long-term scenarios like DeFi and SocialFi. If these are achieved, the soil for the next billion-dollar project is already mature.

Of course, the boundary between speculation and innovation still needs careful balancing. But at least within the 2025 timeframe, BSC’s Meme ecosystem has shown the potential to rewrite industry patterns. It all depends on subsequent execution.

ETH-1.6%
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CexIsBadvip
· 12-19 12:59
Ethereum's Gas fees are really incredible, no wonder Meme coins are moving to Solana... Although Solana is fast, its ecosystem is still a bit chaotic, but it is indeed more suitable for retail investors to play with. What about BSC? It feels like it has been forgotten, but it has potential. ETH's "elite vibe" has really discouraged many people. Low Gas fees are the key, who cares about narratives. That wave of BONK on Solana really made people regret not jumping on board... Now I understand why everyone is farming on Solana. Once Gas fees start, ordinary people will exit. Ethereum's Layer2 isn't even better than just going directly to Solana. Can BSC make a comeback? It feels like a forgotten contender. Speculation > elitism, no doubt about it. Solana's testing ground is truly a paradise for retail investors. The fragmentation of ETH's ecosystem is indeed difficult. Low cost is the primary productivity for Meme coins.
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NewDAOdreamervip
· 12-19 12:36
Uh, there's nothing wrong with that, but it seems like Solana's "test field" is starting to heat up now. BONK has long ceased to be a novelty... Can BSC turn things around? I think it's uncertain.
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4am_degenvip
· 12-17 02:52
Wait, when will the Ethereum Gas fee issue truly be resolved? It feels like every year they say they’re optimizing, but it still ends up being a mess. Solana has indeed reached new heights, but how long can this model last? BSC? Honestly, I prefer chains that genuinely lower the barriers, not just compete on low fees. The opposition between elitism and speculation is actually a false dilemma; the key is who can truly build a large user base. Oh wait, why didn’t they provide specific data on BSC? Comparing only Ethereum and Solana doesn’t mean much. This Meme cycle feels like it’s cooling off; it’s the old routine.
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SchroedingerAirdropvip
· 12-17 02:38
Oh, that's how Ethereum is—noble and elegant but indeed no match for Solana's wild growth. Gas fees are really outrageous. --- Solana really seized the opportunity this time; low fees are a natural advantage. --- So, BSC's turnaround mainly depends on ecosystem development. Simply benchmarking is pointless. --- Wait, can Pectra's upgrade really solve the Gas problem? Seems like it's been said for a long time, but it's still expensive. --- When BONK started rising, I knew Solana was stable; the ecosystem activity is there. --- Honestly, there's nothing wrong with speculation; after all, Meme coins are like that. --- BSC has traffic and capital; the key is who can set the pace within the ecosystem. --- The phrase "elite restrictions cause outbreaks"—Ethereum would probably cry if it heard that. --- Then why do some people still insist on playing Meme coins on ETH? Brand premium?
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Degen4Breakfastvip
· 12-17 02:37
Ethereum gas fees are really outrageous, playing a meme coin still requires a round of bloodsucking Solana is now a gambling paradise, low fees definitely attract people Can BSC turn things around? It depends on whether the ecosystem can come up with some new tricks Those elite coins should have broken out of the circle long ago, what are they still competing for I got on the Bonk train on Solana a long time ago, now just waiting for the next crazy coin What is Ethereum waiting for? Can the gas fees be a bit cheaper, brother Ultimately, meme coins depend on who has the larger user base, BSC has a chance here I just want to know when BSC can produce a ten-bagger coin, not those scam projects Why can Solana become so popular? It's just because it's cheap Ethereum's elite status is correct, to prevent a bunch of retail investors from losing money
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ImpermanentTherapistvip
· 12-17 02:35
The Gas fees on Ethereum are really killing me. I switched to Solana a long time ago. I was already playing with BONK when it first came out and made quite a bit. Now, it's just a matter of whether BSC can seize the opportunity and rise.
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ChainSpyvip
· 12-17 02:31
Uh... ETH's Gas fees are really insane. Who the hell wants to jump around in L2? Solana is indeed comfortable, but the ecosystem is also getting competitive now. The hype around BONK has really faded. Can BSC make a comeback? Let's see how capital bets on it.
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