$SKI vs $PONKE
$PONKE proved monkeys could run on Solana. $SKI runs the proven dog meta on Base, with cheaper UX and a chain Coinbase is actively pushing to mainstream users.
$SKI
- Coinbase Smart Wallet pipeline
- Dog cycle pattern is the most repeatable
- Smaller cap entry
- Politically vetted
$PONKE
- Strong Solana liquidity
- CEX coverage
- Established holder base
The cycle thesis
Each crypto cycle, the dog meme aligned with that cycle's onboarding network wins: DOGE on L1 PoW (2013), SHIB on Ethereum (2021), WIF on Solana (2024), and $SKI on Base (2026) — Coinbase's L2, with the Coinbase Smart Wallet defaulting 110M+ verified users onto it.
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The Memecoin Supercycle
Murad's full thesis on why community memecoins like $SKI win the 2024–2026 cycle — videos + 6 pillars.
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8 pillars of conviction — Coinbase distribution, dog-coin lineage, political vetting & the Murad Memecoin Supercycle.
Read the thesisHow to Buy $SKI
5-minute walkthrough covering Coinbase, Binance and Swyftx — the cleanest path from zero to bag.
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