Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Layer 2 Meme Coin Little Pepe Presale Hits $12M AInvest Projects 17,088% Gains by 2025

The Ethereum-based meme token Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) has raised over $12 million in its presale, distributing more than 8.5 billion tokens across eight stages as of July 2025. The project, which leverages Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure to reduce transaction costs and improve scalability, entered Stage 8 following rapid sellouts in earlier rounds. Priced at $0.0017 per token in the latest phase, the presale reflects sustained retail and institutional interest in the meme coin segment [1].

Little Pepe’s technical design integrates Ethereum Layer 2 solutions to address mainnet limitations, including high gas fees and network congestion. This infrastructure supports faster transactions and lower costs, positioning the token as a hybrid between viral community-driven projects and utility-focused blockchain applications [2]. Analysts note that the project’s structured approach—raising funds through escalating price tiers—has helped manage liquidity while incentivizing early participation [3].

The token’s success is closely tied to its online community, which has expanded across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram. Regular updates, content creation, and transparent communication have maintained engagement throughout the presale. Observers highlight that community momentum is a key driver in meme coin ecosystems, where social media visibility often determines market traction [4].

While the presale’s financial milestones underscore growing demand, the project remains speculative. Its value is largely influenced by market sentiment and viral trends rather than traditional financial metrics. A forecast from AInvest projects a potential 17,088% gain if the token reaches $0.256 by 2025, though this outcome depends on broader macroeconomic factors and regulatory developments [5]. Whale participation and tiered pricing structures suggest institutional curiosity, but long-term sustainability remains unproven [6].

Little Pepe’s roadmap includes a planned public debut, with Stage 8 ongoing as of July 2025. Each stage reduces available token supply, maintaining upward pressure on price. The project’s focus on Ethereum Layer 2 technology aligns with broader trends in the crypto space, where scalability solutions are increasingly prioritized [7].

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[1] [Ethereum-Based Meme Token LILPEPE Enters Stage 8 After ...](https://unchainedcrypto.com/press-release/ethereum-based-meme-token-lilpepe-enters-stage-8-after-surpassing-12m-raised/)

[2] [Stage 8 Presale Live for EVM Layer 2 Meme Coin Little Pepe ...](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9500475/stage-8-presale-live-for-evm-layer-2-meme-coin-little-pepe-with-over-12m-raised-in-total)

[3] [Ethereum-Based Meme Coin Little Pepe Stage 7 Sold Out ...](https://www.fox44news.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9499191/ethereum-based-meme-coin-little-pepe-stage-7-sold-out-and-11225000-raised)

[4] [Rise of the Croaked King: How Little Pepe Is Bringing Back ...](https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/8f945-little-pepe-presale-raises-over-12m)

[5] [Large-Cap Cryptocurrencies Consolidate as LILPEPE ...](https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-news-today-large-cap-cryptocurrencies-consolidate-lilpepe-presale-targets-17-088-gains-2507/)

[6] [Rise of the Croaked King: How Little Pepe Is Bringing Back ...](https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/8f945-little-pepe-presale-raises-over-12m)

[7] [This Token Under $0.002 Resembles ETH 10 Years Ago](https://coincentral.com/ethereum-price-analysis-prediction-this-token-under-0-002-resembles-eth-10-years-ago/)