AI-Powered Studio Ghibli Craze Sparks Memecoin Frenzy on ETH and SOL

A new trend blending nostalgia and AI technology has emerged as memecoin enthusiasts launch tokens inspired by Studio Ghibli films. Prompted by OpenAI’s powerful image generation model, which creates artwork mimicking the unique style of Studio Ghibli films, the movement has swept across social media and crypto trading platforms. Among these tokens, 'Ghiblification' (GHIBLI) has quickly risen to prominence, boasting a market cap of $21 million and demonstrating the fervent, short-term speculative trading behavior characteristic of memecoins. Trading volume has surged to nearly $70 million over 24 hours with hundreds of thousands of individual trades. The tokens are predominantly issued on the Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) blockchains, with liquidity pools showing notable activity, particularly on Solana. Although the trend draws on widespread cultural affection for Studio Ghibli and the novelty of AI-generated art, experts warn that the inherent volatility in meme-driven tokens could result in rapid pump-and-dump cycles. Overall, while the memecoin surges drive significant momentary attention, the long-term sustainability of these tokens is uncertain.