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## Introduction

PEPE Token once again attracted market attention in the 2025 meme coin market. As a representative of the meme culture in this bull market cycle, the evolution of the PEPE Token ecosystem has sparked discussions among investors. From cryptocurrency community trends to PEPE Token investment analysis, this article will delve into the market performance, technological innovation, and future development prospects of PEPE Token, providing you with comprehensive market insights.

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## The origin and background of PEPE tokens: the meme spread of Pepe the Frog

The inspiration for the PEPE token comes from the iconic character in Internet culture, Pepe the Frog. This character was first created by cartoonist Matt Furie in the comic 'Boy’s Club' in 2005 and quickly became popular in online communities due to its exaggerated expressions and diverse emotional displays. From 4chan to Reddit, Pepe the Frog has gradually evolved into a global meme symbol, carrying humorous, ironic, and even controversial cultural connotations.

Despite the controversies that PEPE the Frog has sparked at times due to misuse, its undeniable status as an emblem of internet culture. The creators of the PEPE token recognized this cultural influence and sought to bring the light-hearted and fun essence of Pepe the Frog into the digital asset space through cryptocurrency.

The PEPE token was officially launched on the <a href="/ja/price/ethereum-eth" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Ethereum</a> network in mid-April 2023. As an ERC-20 token, PEPE is issued in a decentralized manner, with a total supply of 420,690,000,000,000. This number not only is huge but also cleverly incorporates elements commonly seen in internet culture such as "420" and "69", highlighting its meme coin entertainment attributes.

## PEPE Token Issuance: Community Building after the Project Party Dumps

The PEPE token proposed several core features at the time of issuance: no presale, no tax, liquidity pool (LP) has been burned, and the smart contract has renounced ownership. These features are designed to emphasize the fairness and community-driven nature of the project, in stark contrast to many traditional cryptocurrency projects.

However, some improper behaviors of the early project team, such as suspected malicious cash-out, have caused dissatisfaction in the community. Nevertheless, the PEPE token has gradually gained a foothold due to its cultural appeal and the efforts of the community.

Since its launch in 2023, the PEPE token has experienced a transformation from obscurity to prominence. As of April 2025, PEPE token has become one of the top 100 tokens in the <a href="/ja/price" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">cryptocurrency market</a>, with its community size and market influence continuing to expand. This achievement not only reflects the unique charm of meme coins, but also highlights the potential of PEPE in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

## PEPE Token market performance: skyrocketed crazily from 2023 to bottomed out in 2025 bullish

The performance of PEPE Token after its launch can be described as stunning. From April to May 2023, the price of PEPE Token soared from an initial $0.00000002764 to $0.000004354, an increase of over 16,000%. During this period, its market value once exceeded $4 billion, quickly propelling it into the top 100 in terms of <a href="/ja/price" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">cryptocurrency market</a> capitalization. This explosive growth was mainly fueled by viral spread on social media and speculative frenzy, attracting a large number of retail investors to participate.

However, the high volatility of PEPE coin is also evident at this time. After May 2023, with official insider selling and the fading market heat, the price of PEPE tokens fell sharply from a market value of $18.2 billion to $5.6 billion, causing significant wealth evaporation for investors.

In 2024, PEPE tokens ushered in new development opportunities. In the first quarter, PEPE tokens achieved an average return of 1312.6%, becoming the hottest meme coin at the time. Of course, the rise during this period was due to the increase in community activities and the warming of market sentiment.

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From May 2024 to April 2025, the price of PEPE tokens showed a trend of first rising and then falling. Despite several pullbacks during this period, the overall trend indicates a gradual recovery of market confidence. As of April 2025, the price of PEPE tokens fluctuated between $0.0000075 and $0.0000082, with a total circulation and a market value of approximately $3.322 billion, ranking 28th in the cryptocurrency market cap.

## Community-driven, PEPE Token brand value releases emotional charm

As a classic symbol of Internet culture, Pepe the Frog has given unique brand value to the PEPE token. On social media, a wide variety of memes, emojis, and topics related to PEPE have attracted the attention of a large number of young users. This cultural influence has not only expanded the popularity of PEPE, but also promoted the further prosperity of meme coin culture.

According to the author's compilation, the PEPE token community enhances cohesion through various activities, such as:
Token burning: In October 2023, the team destroyed part of the tokens, resulting in a short-term price surge.

Airdrops and AMA: Regularly hold airdrops and "Ask Me Anything" activities to increase user engagement.

Meme creation: Community members actively create meme content related to PEPE to enhance cultural dissemination.

## Conclusion

The PEPE token showed strong growth momentum in 2025, far outperforming mainstream cryptocurrencies. However, the high volatility brought about by whale manipulation and community frenzy cannot be ignored. In the face of increasingly strict regulatory environment, the PEPE team actively adapts, while expanding the ecosystem, transitioning from a single meme to diversified applications such as NFT, DeFi, injecting new momentum for long-term development.

Risk warning: Regulatory policy changes or severe market sentiment fluctuations may cause a sharp decline in the price of PEPE tokens, and investors need to carefully assess the risks.

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  <div>Author: Charle A., Gate.io Researcher
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