2026-01-06 10:22:00

114514 has recently become popular in the online culture circle, but many people still don't understand what it actually is.

Simply put, this is a Japanese internet meme. It first appeared in Japanese online culture, originating from certain lines or scenes in some works. Later, netizens repeatedly edited, remixed, and played with it, turning it into what it is now. It's a bit like 2333 in China—those who understand know.

In essence, it's a form of abstract cultural expression, similar to other common internet memes. So why did this meme go viral? The key is the word "consensus." In Japan, 114514 is already an old meme; netizens there all know about it, and that's the foundation for its spread.

The interesting part is that when you use this meme in social interactions, if the other person gets it, that moment of mutual understanding is truly satisfying. People who buy into or use this meme are essentially saying, "I understand you, we're the same kind of people." The value of a meme isn't in the meme itself but in that moment of being "understood." So even with abstract memes, someone needs to get it—that's what makes it interesting.

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GasFeeCrybaby

· 01-09 07:51

Haha, it's the same meme again. It feels like 114514 is everywhere now—something only those in the know can smile about, while others look confused. It's really just a subculture thing. The higher the consensus, the easier it spreads. The same applies in the crypto community—many jargon terms are only understood by insiders. The problem is, any meme can go viral now—it's just a matter of whether someone is willing to push it and whether the timing is right. The drive of loneliness is so strong. Finding like-minded people is much more important than the meme itself. What if one day a new meme appears? Will everyone abandon 114514? It feels a bit like fast food culture. Honestly, the speed at which this stuff spreads is faster than I can track gas prices.

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ZenZKPlayer

· 01-09 00:32

Oh, this meme, those who understand get instantly triggered, and those who don't are just confused. It really is just a circle culture thing. The essence of abstract memes is to find like-minded people. Only when you truly get it do you really appreciate it. Alright, 114514, just take it as a pass. Those in the know understand. This meme has been everywhere for a long time, but consensus can indeed spread. Those who understand naturally understand. There's no point in saying too much.

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OnchainGossiper

· 01-08 03:03

Haha, I told you, the soul of this meme is that "understanding" moment. People who can't get it will never get it. Things like 114514, honestly, are just tribal codes. If you use them, you're one of us. Actually, it's the same in the Web3 community—greetings like gm and gn, isn't it all about this logic? Building consensus is the key. Seemingly meaningless numbers are actually a form of cultural identity—pretty intense. Memes die when no one appreciates them, but they live on in mutual understanding.

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SchroedingerMiner

· 01-07 01:07

Ha, it's this kind of encrypted communication again, making it seem like I've joined some secret organization.

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quietly_staking

· 01-06 10:51

Haha, 114514 is just a password. Basically, it's a tool to find like-minded people. How did this meme become so popular and go viral? It's just something overused in Japan. The sense of tacit understanding makes sense, like a secret handshake. People who get it understand at a glance, and explaining to those who don't is pointless. Actually, in Web3, it's all about this logic—everyone is looking for their own people.

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GateUser-00be86fc

· 01-06 10:50

Haha, at the end of the day, it's still that saying — if no one gets your joke, then it's awkward.

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AirdropHunter007

· 01-06 10:47

Haha, it's really satisfying only when you finally get it.

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EyeOfTheTokenStorm

· 01-06 10:42

From a consensus perspective, this is a market psychology issue. Consensus itself is a vehicle of value, and our crypto circle is no exception. The mechanism by which memes spread and the network effect of tokens are basically the same logic... Honestly, this set of tactics has been mastered in the crypto world. Whoever controls the discourse power can create consensus and then harvest a wave of retail investors. Whether it's 114514 or other memes, fundamentally they are testing the group's cooperation and psychological resilience. Wait, am I overthinking this? Sometimes a meme is just a meme, and the thrill of being understood is perhaps the biggest sweet spot outside of trading... This logic is the same as when I do T (trading) — finding an entry point that others haven't grasped yet, then waiting for the masses to follow... No, this is purely my professional bias.

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GateUser-6bc33122

· 01-06 10:41

Haha, another Japanese meme has made its way to China, and netizens are starting to create crazy remixes. Basically, it's a password or code, whoever gets it is on our side. There's a strange kind of happiness, really.

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airdrop_whisperer

· 01-06 10:26

哈哈这梗我早就get了，就是那种只有圈内人才懂的快乐，说了别人还得问三遍

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