PEPE: FROM MEME-COIN TO PILLAR OF THE ETHEREUM ECOSYSTEM 🐸
LEAD: The year 2026 definitively ends the debate over the "utility" of memecoins. PEPE has ceased to be just an image, becoming a key element of liquidity on L2 layers and a cultural symbol integrated with Web3 payment systems.
Technology and Fundamentals
On-chain Utility: According to data from Etherscan and Dune (27-03-2026), PEPE maintains its position in the Top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
Burn Rate: The deflationary mechanism has already removed an estimated over 1.5% of the total supply since the beginning of 2025 through integration with bridges on Base and Arbitrum.