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Bitcoin just got a meme-powered makeover in one of the most attention-grabbing launches of the year, Bitcoin Pepe (BPEP) has officially become the first-ever meme ICO on the Bitcoin network. With its presale Stage 1 selling out in just 90 seconds and raising $1.2 million within the first 24 hours, the project is making waves—and it’s only getting started.
BPEP: Where Bitcoin Maxis Meet Meme Degens
At the core of Bitcoin Pepe’s appeal is a bold idea: bringing Solana-style meme coin energy to Bitcoin. The developers call it “Solana on Bitcoin”—a high-speed, low-fee, meme-friendly layer 2 chain that enables smart contracts and token creation while using Bitcoin as its settlement layer. It’s an ambitious attempt to unlock Bitcoin’s $2 trillion in market value and make it as fun, fast, and accessible as the meme coin playgrounds of today.
In a market where memecoins like PEPE and DOGE often command cult-like followings and billion-dollar valuations, BPEP is placing a big bet on combining the best of two worlds: Bitcoin’s unmatched security and reputation, with Solana’s utility and virality.
The Presale Format: Incentives for the Fast and Fearless
The BPEP presale uses a 30-stage system where the price increases by 5% at each stage—starting at $0.021 in Stage 1 and topping out at $0.086 by the time the token hits public exchanges in Q2. With over a billion tokens allocated for presale (50% of total supply), early investors are clearly incentivized to act quickly. The strategy appears to be working: momentum is building fast.
Another 15% of the token supply is set aside for staking and rewards, signaling a long-term vision beyond speculative trading. And with 10% reserved for marketing, it’s likely we’ll see a major awareness push in the months to come.
Why Bitcoin Needs a Meme Layer
Bitcoin has long been considered the gold standard of digital assets—secure, decentralized, and finite. But as its core architecture prioritizes security over speed or functionality, it has struggled to keep up with the flashy innovations seen on Ethereum or Solana. That’s where Bitcoin Pepe sees its opportunity.
With its layer 2 design, Bitcoin Pepe aims to offer fast transactions and smart contracts without sacrificing the underlying security of Bitcoin. And by focusing on memes—a cornerstone of community-driven crypto adoption—it taps into what many believe is the most powerful force in Web3 right now: culture.
Meme coins have become more than jokes—they’re financial ecosystems, social movements, and sometimes, investment rockets. BPEP plans to ride this wave while plugging into Bitcoin’s capital-rich but underutilized network.
Tap Into the Pepe Effect
The project draws branding inspiration from none other than Pepe the Frog, whose meme coin soared to a $10 billion market cap at its peak. While BPEP is not affiliated with the original PEPE coin, it’s clear the developers are aiming to recreate that viral success—this time on Bitcoin.
And they’re not alone. Prominent crypto personalities like Murad (a former Bitcoin maximalist turned meme evangelist) have publicly acknowledged that meme communities are often more effective at onboarding users than complex DeFi protocols or technical innovations.
Roadmap and What’s Ahead
Looking forward, Bitcoin Pepe’s roadmap includes launching its mainnet, building a decentralized exchange (DEX), and creating a Bitcoin bridge. If successful, it could evolve into a full-fledged ecosystem supporting meme coins and tokens on Bitcoin.
Its claim to be “Solana on Bitcoin” is no small one. Solana has been a top performer this cycle, largely driven by meme coin speculation. The idea that Bitcoin Pepe could do the same—while settling on Bitcoin—could be game-changing.
With BTC dominance still strong, and meme coin mania showing no signs of slowing down, BPEP might be positioned to create an entirely new narrative: not Bitcoin vs. memecoins, but Bitcoin-powered memecoins.
Final Thoughts
In a market hungry for novelty, Bitcoin Pepe delivers exactly that: a meme coin with a vision, a viral brand, and the architecture to match. The $1.2 million raised in day one suggests there’s real appetite for the project—and the 30-stage presale gives traders plenty of room to speculate before BPEP hits public markets.
Whether Bitcoin Pepe becomes a foundational layer for meme culture on Bitcoin or simply this cycle’s flashiest narrative remains to be seen—but for now, it’s one of the hottest launches of 2025.
