Forget DOGE and SHIB: Here Are the New Memecoins to Watch

Meet the Next Meme Coin Wave: Pepeto Raises $7M, AlphaPepe Gains Traction
Forget DOGE and SHIB: Here Are the New Memecoins to Watch
Written By:
Bhavesh Maurya
Reviewed By:
Sankha Ghosh
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Overview:

  • Pepeto and AlphaPepe lead 2025 presales; both projects have raised millions by merging meme energy with staking, transparency, and real tools.

  • Bitcoin Hyper scales BTC into DeFi. The first Layer 2 rollup for Bitcoin brings instant, low-cost transactions and 79% APY staking.

  • Snorter Bot and BullZilla innovate meme mechanics. Automation, burns, and multi-chain integration redefine how meme tokens operate in modern crypto.

The golden days of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu may be behind us, but the meme coin movement is still alive. Meme culture combined with real-world use and DeFi attributes to develop new tokens that intrigue investors.

While the market is waiting for the next bull run, traders are searching for the early-stage projects with the right mix of humor, utility, and virality.

The Decline of DOGE and SHIB: Lessons from the Old Guard

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu ignited a meme craze in 2021, making millionaires overnight and gaining traction on social media. 

Dogecoin's unlimited supply, with 5 billion new coins issued per year, causes every rally to be diluted, while Shiba Inu's volatility is at record lows.

Investors chasing the next 100x play have realized that the next breakout likely won’t come from them. Instead, the spotlight is turning to newer, smaller-cap projects. Here are a few projects to look for in 2025.

Pepeto (PEPE): The Ethereum Meme Built for the Next Bull Cycle

With more than $7 million in presales, Pepeto has quickly turned into one of the most significant presales of 2025. Pepeto is an Ethereum-based project that merges meme culture with practical usage features.

The project’s ecosystem includes:

  • A zero-fee DEX for lightning-fast swaps.

  • A cross-chain bridge for seamless transfers.

  • Staking rewards offering an impressive 221% APY.


Pepeto aims to cut through the hype and provide tools that are relevant to traders directly. Currently, Pepeto has more than 850 projects lined up for listings on its Meme Hub. Pepeto is intended to be seen as a launchpad for the next generation of meme tokens.

At a presale price of $0.000000159, early investors are treating it as a ground-floor opportunity before broader exposure drives prices up.

AlphaPepe (ALPE): Meme Coin Meets Solid Tokenomics

AlphaPepe, built on BNB Chain, is revolutionizing presales in terms of structure and transparency. The presale has now surpassed the $300,000 mark, and every time a price tier is reached, the price automatically goes up, thus creating FOMO among buyers.

Key features include:

  • 85% staking APR for holders.

  • Locked liquidity to ensure stability post-launch.

  • Audited smart contract for security and transparency.


AlphaPepe additionally features a reward system for the top NFT holders, combining gamification with the community. Analysts have begun to draw parallels between its current momentum to that of SHIB's early growth, labeling it a "2025 version of the next 100x meme token."

Also Read: What Crypto CFOs Need to Know About Memecoins in 2025

BullZilla (BZIL): Deflationary Meme Mechanics with Bite

BullZilla brings order to the meme economy with its revolutionary “Roar Burns” system, which is a deflationary mechanism that constantly reduces the total supply. BullZilla implements progressive presale pricing to incentivize early purchasers and to maintain token viability and sustainability.

The team's emphasis on DeFi mechanics, paired with community staking and token burn, makes BullZilla among the few meme coins that are literally blending entertainment with economics. If it keeps up with the current pace, BullZilla will become a mid-cap leader by 2026.

Layer Brett: The Viral Meme Brand Taking Over Social Media

Layer Brett is a viral sensation on social media. The success of the initiative is based on community-based humor, along with collaboration with digital creators. 

The brand's roadmap points to cross-platform integration in Web3 entertainment ecosystems, indicating collaborations that would reach beyond the already existing crypto social circles.

Although it is speculative and high-risk, the social traction and cultural significance could bring gains during the next meme-driven rally.

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER): Scaling Bitcoin into DeFi

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) stands out as the first Layer 2 rollup bringing DeFi value to Bitcoin. Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) smart contracts are used for building it, offering fast BTC transactions at a significantly low cost.

Key stats:

  • Presale Price: $0.013125

  • Funds Raised: $23.84 million

  • Staking Rewards: Up to 79% dynamic APY

  • Participants: 89,505 investors


With more than 1 million HYPER tokens staked already, the project is potentially the next big movement in how Bitcoin interacts with decentralized finance and could turn into the “Ethereum moment” for BTC.

Also Read: Is Bitcoin Ready to Bounce Back? Key Price Levels to Watch

Snorter Bot (SNORT): The Telegram Sniping Tool for Meme Traders

Snorter Bot combines humor with serious trading technology. It operates on Solana (and will soon expand to Ethereum and BNB Chain), using a Telegram-based interface to send alerts to traders about the hottest new meme coins, before they trend. 

Standout features include:

  • Advanced security filters that detect scam contracts and honeypots.

  • High APY staking rewards (currently 1,804%).

  • Copy-trading and stop-loss automation are built into Telegram.


With $4.81 million raised and 24,000+ investors on board, Snorter Bot is emerging as a must-watch project for meme hunters.

Conclusion

The meme coin sector is changing from mere speculation and hype to establishing proper ecosystems. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu were the ones that opened the door, but now Pepeto, AlphaPepe, BullZilla, Layer Brett, Bitcoin Hyper, and Snorter Bot are writing the next chapter.

For early investors who are willing to take a risk, these new meme coins offer a combination of cultural viability, functional use, and the same type of asymmetric upside that has defined meme cryptos during the previous bull run.

FAQs:

1. Why are Dogecoin and Shiba Inu losing investor momentum?
Their massive market caps and reduced volatility limit explosive growth potential, pushing investors toward smaller, high-upside meme projects.

2. What makes Pepeto a standout presale?
Pepeto’s zero-fee DEX, 221% staking APY, and 850+ upcoming listings make it a functional meme hub on Ethereum.

3. How does AlphaPepe differ from typical meme coins?
AlphaPepe offers locked liquidity, audited contracts, and 85% staking rewards, rare stability for a meme project.

4. What is Bitcoin Hyper’s role in the DeFi ecosystem?
Bitcoin Hyper introduces the first BTC Layer 2 using Solana’s SVM tech, combining scalability with fast, cheap decentralized transactions.

5. Why is Snorter Bot gaining popularity among traders?
Its Telegram-based sniping bot detects hot meme coins early, offers 1,804% APY, and includes built-in safety checks against scams.

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