Web3 with Sam Kamani

250: Meme Coins with a Mission: Neiro’s Journey from Rug Pull to Global Community

23 Apr 2025

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What happens when a meme coin gets rugged—and the community takes over?In this episode, Sam chats with S from Neiro, the community takeover lead, to explore the real mechanics behind meme coin takeovers, the evolution of the Neiro project, and how it became the spiritual successor to Dogecoin.From Vitalik-backed donations to exclusive IP licensing and thoughts on political meme coins like TrumpCoin and Milady, S shares what it takes to build a decentralized movement in a chaotic crypto market.They also dive into the current state of macroeconomic uncertainty, how meme coins can bridge to real-world products, and why community contributors matter more than token holders.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces S from Neiro and sets the tone for a deep dive into community-led meme coins.[00:01:00] Neiro Origins: S shares how he stumbled into Neiro after a developer rugged and the community took over.[00:03:00] What Is a Community Takeover?: S explains how decentralized contributors rebuild abandoned tokens.[00:07:00] Decentralization & Purpose: Why meme coins can create meaning and a sense of belonging.[00:09:00] Charity & Vitalik's Donation: How Neiro caught Vitalik’s attention and began its mission-led narrative.[00:11:00] IP Rights & Real-World Utility: S talks about exclusive Neiro licensing and monetization ideas like NFTs and pet food.[00:15:00] Meme Coins vs Political Tokens: Thoughts on TrumpCoin, Millennia, and the extractive nature of some meme trends.[00:20:00] Timing in Crypto: Why meme coin success (or failure) often depends on timing.[00:27:00] DeFi x Meme Coins: Can meme tokens integrate into lending, staking, and other financial products?[00:31:00] Dealing with Volatility: S shares mindset tips for surviving crypto market swings as a leader.[00:35:00] The Global Market Chaos: Thoughts on current macro uncertainty and political influence on the markets.[00:39:00] Final Ask: S encourages contributors to join Neiro’s mission—not just as investors, but as builders.Connecthttps://x.com/neirohttps://www.neiroeth.io/https://t.me/ETHNEIROCTODisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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