Pepeto ($PEPETO), a new memecoin project, is positioning itself as a direct evolution of the Shiba Inu (SHIB) model by launching with a fully operational exchange layer from day one. The project's core thesis is that Shiba Inu's ecosystem development—including its decentralized exchange ShibaSwap and Layer-2 network Shibarium—was built reactively after its token launch, leading to disjointed user experiences and capped integration effectiveness.
In contrast, Pepeto is launching with the Pepeto Exchange as its cornerstone. The platform is designed as specialized memecoin trading infrastructure where all trading volume routes through $PEPETO tokens, creating direct utility and purchase pressure correlated to platform usage. The project has already secured $7.17 million in its presale and reports over 850 project applications seeking listing on its venue.
The ecosystem also includes PepetoSwap, offering zero-fee transactions to attract volume, and a cross-chain bridge for moving assets between networks like Ethereum, Solana, and Base. Security audits have been conducted by firms SolidProof and Coinsult to bolster credibility.
Pepeto's tokenomics are based on a 420 trillion token supply on the Ethereum mainnet. The distribution allocates 30% to presale, 30% to staking (offering up to 215% APY), 20% to marketing, 12.5% to liquidity, and 7.5% to development. Analysts cited in the coverage suggest that reaching a valuation where a $2,000 investment could grow to $180,000 would require the token to appreciate to approximately $0.000016, representing a fully diluted market cap of around $6.7 billion.
The narrative positions Pepeto as combining meme virality with foundational utility from the start, aiming to avoid the pitfalls of pure speculation tokens. The project's early presale phase and planned Tier-1 exchange listing are highlighted as opportunities for early investors before broader market exposure.
