2026-01-05 08:30:23

An interesting phenomenon recently: traditional consumer brands are starting to ride the MEME wave in reverse. Joyoung's Haki Mi Soy Milk became a hit, with sales surpassing 100,000 cans, and the stock price hit two daily limit-ups. Weilong is also not idle, dominating the scene with MEME attributes based on the pun of Haki Mi spicy strips.

An observer has made an interesting judgment — 2025 might be the pivotal year for the awakening of MEMEs in the Chinese internet. MEME is no longer just a internet cultural phenomenon; it has evolved into a kind of hard currency. Consider this process: MEME goes viral → brands follow suit → consumers buy in → stock prices rise, and the energy directly transforms into purchasing power and market value.

What does this reflect? Cultural potential is genuinely changing consumer decision-making. Brands that can grasp the MEME trend are converting virtual online buzz into tangible business gains. An interesting era has begun.

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CryptoGoldmine

· 01-07 02:12

From the growth curve of the computing power network, the ROI of MEME traffic conversion is indeed interesting. What does the two limit-up of Joyoung mean? Market pricing power is shifting, which is a good opportunity for deployment. The Haqimi meme from Weilong is not just marketing; it reflects a reshaping of consumer mindset. It’s somewhat like a signal before the difficulty adjustment cycle, indicating that something is changing. The key lies in the computing power return ratio; the higher the MEME conversion rate, the more efficient the market. Brands that can’t keep up with the pace are like having outdated computing power and will be gradually eliminated. If 2025 truly turns out to be the pivotal year of MEME awakening, it’s worth studying the conversion efficiency data. Turning virtual heat into actual revenue makes this process itself worth tracking. Weilong and Joyoung have taken the lead in deployment, and latecomers will face longer investment return cycles. That’s a bit unfortunate. But on the other hand, calling MEME a hard currency is still too optimistic. The real test will be next year’s financial reports; numbers will speak for themselves. This operation can be seen as converting network potential into purchasing power, but its sustainability depends on subsequent technological iterations, specifically the speed of generating new memes.

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airdrop_whisperer

· 01-06 17:29

Hakimi's move this time is truly brilliant; even established brands are starting to play with memes. This is a clear sign that the trend has shifted. Relying on MEME to boost stock prices for selling soy milk and spicy strips, the capital market also has to bow and scrape. It's hilarious. The idea that culture turns into money is easy to say, but few brands actually benefit from the dividends. Joyoung has indeed tapped into the right pulse this time. The term "MEME hard currency" might be a bit exaggerated, but its conversion into purchasing power is indeed tangible and visible. After the wave of opportunity passes, what will these brands do? Can they come up with new tricks again?

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ChainDoctor

· 01-06 13:46

Hakimi's move this time is truly brilliant, transforming internet memes directly into purchasing power. Brands are finally waking up. Selling ideas is more valuable than selling products. By 2025, focusing on MEME is the real deal. That's why I say traditional companies are starting to fall behind the internet—not because they lack money, but because they react too slowly. The next trend probably will give birth to some new meme, just wait and see. Is MEME really becoming hard currency? I feel like this is just an upgraded marketing tactic. Basically, it's just cheaper to ride the trend. Anyone can give it a try. Joyoung's move this time was clever, but too many brands are jumping on the bandwagon, risking their reputation. Virtual hype monetization sounds just like what we do in the crypto world, haha.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-05 09:00

Damn, this is what it means for capital to sniff out traffic, truly brilliant. I also bought into Hakimi's wave. Who would have thought that an internet meme could directly boost the stock price? How absurd is that? I didn't expect MEME to become hard currency, but if you can ride on it, you gotta cut the leeks madly, right? Honestly, it's still about brands learning how to play with netizens. Before, they looked down from above; now they have to lower their heads and be humble. If this operation can be played long-term, that would be real skill. The only worry is that next year, the MEME vibe might fade, and the inventory will pile up.

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WagmiOrRekt

· 01-05 09:00

Wow, this is the game of capital. Meme money laundering has become legalized, indeed.

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SelfCustodyIssues

· 01-05 08:59

Haqimi Soy Milk this wave is really awesome. It feels like traditional big companies have finally figured it out. Going along with the internet trend is much easier than fighting against it.

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SeeYouInFourYears

· 01-05 08:57

Hakimi's move this time is indeed incredible, but honestly, it's already pretty outrageous that an old brand can react so quickly. Who will be the next? Wow, really? MEME can actually directly boost the stock price. These days, cultural traffic has truly become hard currency. To be honest, Jiuyang just bet right this time, but with so many brands jumping on the bandwagon, where will the next hit come from? I'm telling you, this is just too much of a capital flavor. MEME has always been rebellious, but once brands get involved, it loses its soul. Stock price hit the daily limit? I would have bought in early, but the real question is how long this hype can last. Consumer decisions are being driven by MEME trends—this world really has changed. Basically, brands are starting to play with memes too. It used to be top-down, now it's reverse input—kind of interesting. Is the number of 100,000 cans real? It really needs to be verified. The idea that MEME is becoming hard currency is a bit mystical, but the data is right there.

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RugDocDetective

· 01-05 08:57

Hakiimi's appearance, really no one can stop it... The selling logic has been completely reversed. Just want to complain, this wave of MEME economy might be a new way to cut leeks. No, according to this logic, could any broken product with a meme attached become popular? I find it hard to believe the sales figures of Joyoung; how much water is in there? The term "MEME hard currency" is a bit absolute... It was popular this year and will die next year. A stock price limit-up ≠ real money, retail investors should be cautious. Weilong really played it smart this time, but could it be overdrawing consumer spending?

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TokenomicsTrapper

· 01-05 08:55

lmao "culture potential" is just greater fool theory with better marketing copy... actually if you read the investor reports, these stock pops are textbook pump patterns before vesting unlocks hit. called this months ago, watching liquidations like netflix rn

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FudVaccinator

· 01-05 08:49

Wow, Joyoung's stock price hit the daily limit? Relying on just a meme to achieve this is really outrageous. It seems brands are now getting smarter, directly using pun-based memes instead of hiring celebrities for endorsements—much more effective, lower cost, and still hot. But how long this trend can last is hard to say. What will be the next viral MEME?

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