The story of meme coins in cryptocurrency

- Dogecoin (DOGE): The first meme coin, created in 2013 as a parody of the hype surrounding Bitcoin. It features a Shiba Inu dog as its mascot and has a large community of supporters.

- Garlicoin (GRLC): A 2018 coin that started as a joke, featuring a garlic bulb as its logo. It gained a small but dedicated following.

- Useless Ethereum Token (UET): A 2017 coin that pokes fun at the ICO (Initial Coin Offering) hype, with a name that sarcastically emphasizes its lack of utility.

- DogeCoin 2.0 (DOGE2): A 2021 fork of the original Dogecoin, aiming to improve its functionality and speed.

- Shiba Inu (SHIB): A 2020 coin that gained massive popularity, featuring the same Shiba Inu dog as Dogecoin. It's often referred to as the "Dogecoin Killer."

- PepeCoin (PEPE): A 2021 coin inspired by the Pepe the Frog meme, with a focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs.

Meme coins often have a strong community aspect, with enthusiasts driving their popularity through social media and online forums.