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PEPE2, SHIB2 and Other 'Sequels' Drove Portfolios to Devastation

Wed, 07/12/2023 - 13:15
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Arman Shirinyan
Meme tokens' copycats have completely taken over DeFi space
PEPE2, SHIB2 and Other 'Sequels' Drove Portfolios to Devastation
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The DeFi landscape has witnessed an unexpected trend — the rise of duplicate tokens. Tokens dubbed as "sequels," such as PEPE2, SQUID2 and SHIB2, have mushroomed, captivating investors with the allure of potentially sky-high returns. However, the grim reality is that these tokens often precipitate devastating financial losses for those chasing the elusive 100x return.

Take SQUID2, for example, a token that rose to notoriety almost overnight. Its predecessor, SQUID, remains infamous for being 2021's biggest "rug pull." With SQUID2 following in these dubious footsteps, many are rightly questioning if history is going to repeat itself.

Scrutinizing the token distribution among holders further accentuates these concerns. The top holders of SQUID2, who are all interconnected by Ethereum transfers, possess an alarming 70% of the token's total supply. Such a concentration of tokens in a handful of wallets is a red flag, signaling potential market manipulation.

A similar situation unfolds with SHIB2. A particularly large cluster of interconnected wallets has been spotted, raising eyebrows. Three different wallets received 0.1 ETH each from a single entity, ostensibly to cover gas fees. Collectively, these wallets control almost 10% of SHIB2's circulating supply, suggesting that a single individual or entity may manipulate the token's market.

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The story of PEPE2 is no different. After the success of its precursor, PEPE, many investors have flocked to PEPE2. Though some of the significant holdings link back to well-known exchanges like KuCoin and MEXC, the risks inherent in these "sequel" tokens cannot be underestimated.

Investing in these tokens, more often than not, is a perilous venture. The potential for astronomical returns is often outstripped by the risk of total loss. The winners in these scenarios are generally developers or insiders, while average investors bear the brunt of the fallout.

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About the author

Arman Shirinyan is a trader, crypto enthusiast and SMM expert with more than four years of experience.

Arman strongly believes that cryptocurrencies and the blockchain will be of constant use in the future. Currently, he focuses on news, articles with deep analysis of crypto projects and technical analysis of cryptocurrency trading pairs.