Ever noticed how "prediction markets" sound way more legit than they actually are? That's branding genius right there.
Meanwhile, "memecoin" might be the worst marketing move in crypto history. Say it out loud to someone outside the space - it screams joke, scam, or both. The term itself kills credibility before you even explain what it does.
Prediction markets took off partly because the name suggests something serious, analytical, almost scientific. Memecoins? They're fighting an uphill battle from word one. Maybe it's time we rethink what we call them - because right now, the name's doing half the damage.
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Ever noticed how "prediction markets" sound way more legit than they actually are? That's branding genius right there.
Meanwhile, "memecoin" might be the worst marketing move in crypto history. Say it out loud to someone outside the space - it screams joke, scam, or both. The term itself kills credibility before you even explain what it does.
Prediction markets took off partly because the name suggests something serious, analytical, almost scientific. Memecoins? They're fighting an uphill battle from word one. Maybe it's time we rethink what we call them - because right now, the name's doing half the damage.