EMCD's X Spaces Podcasts

AMA Session: Pepecoin x EMCD

PepeCoin's creators explain why they built a dedicated proof-of-work blockchain for the meme coin, how it stands out from thousands of other meme tokens, and why mining ensures fairer distribution than staking. - PepeCoin was created because no dedicated blockchain existed for the "Pepe" meme culture—most meme tokens are made on platforms like Pump.fun or Ethereum and lack their own ecosystem. - The team chose proof-of-work mining over proof-of-stake because PoW rewards those who secure the network (miners) rather than the largest holders, enabling fairer coin distribution. - PepeCoin uses merged mining, the same technology that secures Dogecoin, making it an attractive and proven security model. - On CoinMarketCap, only about 50 proof-of-work coins have verified market caps; PepeCoin ranks as the second-largest PoW meme coin after Dogecoin. - Most PoW chains are "ghost chains" with little active mining, while PepeCoin maintains a live, operational network. - The project positions itself as "community first," prioritizing people and culture alongside real blockchain infrastructure. - The vast majority of meme coins are purely tradable tokens with no utility or ecosystem, whereas PepeCoin offers a full standalone chain. For anyone interested in mining or meme coins, PepeCoin's proof-of-work approach provides a rare opportunity to earn coins through hashrate rather than capital, and the project's unique position as a top-tier PoW meme coin makes it worth watching.