Memecoins are like a ‘risky casino’ — Andreessen Horowitz exec
The chief technology officer of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz said that memecoins are like risky casinos that deter real builders from the crypto ecosystem.
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Hodler’s Digest, June 10–16: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
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Memecoin mania: Social relevance, speculation drives PEPE surge
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