Shiba Inu (SHIB) has dominated Ethereum’s meme coin scene for years, thanks to its vibrant community and token burns. However, 2025 is shaping up to be the year new contenders break through and are offering fresh narratives, stronger fundamentals, and communities that compete with SHIB’s infamous “army.” Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Dogwifhat (WIF), and PENGU stand out among them as meme coins with the capacity to push beyond SHIB in terms of both growth and influence.
Currently in Stage 13 of its presale, Little Pepe has already sold 16.18 billion tokens out of 17.25 billion available, raising more than $26.42 million. At its current price of $0.0022, with the next stage set at $0.0023, momentum is strong with over 93.8% of tokens already snapped up.
What makes LILPEPE different from SHIB and other meme coins is its focus on Layer-2 blockchain technology. Built for speed, ultra-low fees, and scalability, Little Pepe is not just a meme; it is an infrastructure. At the heart of the ecosystem lies the $LILPEPE utility token, fueling staking, governance, and transactions across the chain.
Security Backed by CertiK
$LILPEPE has undergone a CertiK audit, which has strengthened investor confidence and earned an astounding score of 95.49%. This audit covers every aspect, from contract logic to gas optimization and vulnerabilities. The successful audit has turned Little Pepe into one of the most secure meme projects when it comes to the DeFi space.
The crypto coin has a clear strategy for marketing, which involves memes, videos, influencer collabs, and even billboards. Little Pepe is combining meme culture with serious blockchain development. For several investors, this bet turns out to be a much stronger long-term bet than SHIB.
Dogwifhat has become one of the most recognizable meme tokens in the current cycle, thanks to its simple branding: a dog wearing a hat. Priced at $0.73 at the time of writing, WIF has seen a 2.85% dip in the last 24 hours, leaving its market cap at $729 million and daily trading volume near $77.4 million.
Bearish Pressure, But Active Market
Despite the recent downside, WIF continues to attract strong trading activity. Price action shows consistent struggles around the $0.71 - $0.75 range, with sellers firmly in control. However, active daily volume and steady participation suggest the coin still holds appeal for traders chasing volatility.
Derivatives & Capital Flow Signals
There has been a decrease in the open interest in derivatives, which indicates a weaker speculative appetite. On the other hand, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) remains near neutral at 0.01. This balance shows some accumulation at lower levels. However, it is not sufficient to reverse the momentum.
Even if it is so, meme coins thrive on narrative, and WIF has the cultural spark. Besides, SHIB relies on its burn mechanism to sustain price potential. WIF’s identity-driven meme power gives it unique staying power on Ethereum.
PENGU, inspired by Pudgy Penguins, is carving its space in meme coin culture. Currently trading at $0.0267, down 10.6% over the last 24 hours, it has a market capitalization of $1.68 billion with a robust daily trading volume of around $370 million.
Testing Key Supports
PENGU recently broke down from a descending channel, falling back to support zones not seen since July. Analysts now watch the $0.021 - $0.018 levels as possible downside targets. While the technical setup leans bearish, history shows that meme coins often rebound sharply after washouts, making these levels potential accumulation zones.
Narrative as “This Cycle’s DOGE”
Some community members have already started comparing PENGU coin to Dogecoin. This highlights its meme-driven strength and a loyal community. Similar to how DOGE shocked markets during its past cycles with viral rallies, PENGU could deliver similar surprises if sentiment again becomes bullish. Its market cap is under $2 billion; however, there is still plenty of room for upside when compared with giants like SHIB and DOGE.
Ethereum has long been the home of meme coin innovation, with SHIB demonstrating the remarkable potential of a community-driven token. However, in 2025, new names are emerging. LILPEPE’s presale momentum and blockchain utility, WIF’s cultural dominance, and PENGU’s penguin-powered narrative all show why investors are beginning to look beyond Shiba Inu. The meme coin race is far from over, and these three contenders may just lead the next wave.
For more information about Little Pepe (LILPEPE), visit the links below:
Website: https://littlepepe.com
Whitepaper: https://littlepepe.com/whitepaper.pdf
Telegram: https://t.me/littlepepetoken
Twitter/X:https://x.com/littlepepetoken
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