Ghibli-Themed Meme Coins Surge as ChatGPT-4o Inspires New Crypto Trend

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The launch of a new feature in ChatGPT-4o, which allows users to turn regular images into Ghibli-style anime, has inspired the creation of Ghibli-themed meme coins. Reports suggest that a Ghibli Token on Solana surpassed a market cap of $23 million, marking a 52.54% growth in less than one hour. The big question is: how long will the bullish trend in the Ghibli-themed meme coin market last?

Why Ghibli-Themed Meme Coins Are Exploding in Popularity

Studio Ghibli is a highly acclaimed Japanese animation film studio founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki. It is popular for producing animated feature films like Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke.

On March 25, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced on X: “We are launching a new thing today-images in ChatGPT!”

The launch of a new feature in Chat GPT-4o, which allows users to turn regular images into Ghibli-style anime, has inspired the creation of Ghibli-themed meme coins.

Ghibli-themed meme coins are meme coins that have adopted the visual style and themes associated with Studio Ghibli.

Several Ghibli-themed tokens have been launched, especially since the launch of the feature. As per reports, a Solana-based Ghibli-themed token surpassed a notable market cap of $23 million, marking an enviable growth of 52.54% in just one hour.

Ghibli-themed Tokens: Supported by A Powerful Fanbase

Studio Ghibli already has a powerful global fanbase. This new development has further expanded its fanbase into the Web3 market.

Social media platforms have been flooded with images created using the new feature in ChatGPT-4o.

Many have even updated their profile pictures with Ghibli-style avatars. Among those who have joined the new social media trend is a16z founder Even Shaw.

The development has generated widespread enthusiasm not only among Ghibli’s global fanbase but also among the meme coin community.

Potential Risks: Volatility & Legal Concerns from Studio Ghibli

Primarily, Studio Ghibli is known for its uncompromising attitude towards copyright infringement. It is unclear how the company will react to the use of its brand in the Ghibli-themed meme coin market. If the company raises objections, the market may be forced to withdraw from the theme.

Secondly, the meme coin market is highly volatile in nature compared to other cryptocurrencies. Only time will tell how the Ghibli-themed meme coin market will perform once the current trend is over.