Ethereum News Today: A New Meme Coin Could Disrupt the Market With Ethereum Layer 2 Innovation

Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is emerging as a strong contender in the meme coin space, with forecasts suggesting it may surpass established names like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe Coin (PEPE) in market capitalization. The token’s presale has already raised over $22.3 million, capturing significant investor attention and demonstrating strong demand. Stage 12 of the presale is currently underway, with a token price of $0.0021, and Stage 13 set to follow with a price increase to $0.0022 per token. This structured and demand-driven approach reflects the project’s strategic planning and scalability ambitions. The token has sold over 13.38 billion units out of a total supply of 14.25 billion, showcasing the level of retail and institutional interest [1].

The project distinguishes itself through its Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure, designed to address persistent issues in the meme coin market such as high gas fees and bot sniping. Little Pepe's Layer 2 network promises to deliver low-cost and fast transactions, making it an attractive solution for both traders and developers. The platform also features anti-bot protections and a dedicated launchpad for new meme coins, aiming to create a fairer and more accessible environment for participants. These features are designed to reduce market manipulation and provide a smoother on-ramp for new users, aligning with the broader trend of utility-driven innovation in the crypto space [2].

Analysts and market observers are closely watching LILPEPE due to its potential for exponential growth. Price forecasts suggest that if the token reaches a projected $0.003 post-listing, early Stage 11 investors could see a 50% return immediately. Looking further ahead, long-term price projections of $0.19 or higher represent a potential increase of over 12,634% from its initial stage price. This optimism is supported by the project's technical audits, including a CertiK audit, and a trust score of 81.55 from Freshcoins.io, which reinforce investor confidence in its security and transparency. Additionally, LILPEPE has confirmed plans to list on two top centralized exchanges, including one of the world’s largest, to further expand its market reach [3].

Little Pepe's momentum is further underscored by its presence on major platforms such as CoinMarketCap and its performance on AI-driven trend trackers, where it has outpaced many top meme coins in recent months. The project has also launched a $777,000 community giveaway, offering 10 winners $77,000 in LILPEPE tokens. Such initiatives aim to drive engagement and reward early supporters, creating a sense of community and shared growth. The tokenomics structure of LILPEPE is designed to prevent dumping and insider trading, with allocations for presale, staking, liquidity, and marketing carefully balanced to support sustainable development [4].

In a market that is increasingly focused on fundamentals, LILPEPE’s combination of meme culture with a robust technical framework positions it as a unique player. Unlike many established meme coins that rely heavily on viral appeal, Little Pepe aims to build a lasting ecosystem by integrating blockchain utility and governance mechanisms. This structural advantage may allow it to capture both speculative and utility-driven interest, potentially reshaping how meme coins are perceived in the evolving crypto landscape. With its infrastructure-first approach, LILPEPE is being positioned not just as a token but as the foundation for a new generation of meme-based projects [5].

Source: [1] Little Pepe-LILPEPE Presale Funding Soars Past $22.325M, Stage 11 Ends Early (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/21/3137512/0/en/Little-Pepe-LILPEPE-Presale-Funding-Soars-Past-22-325-000-Stage-11-Ends-Early.html) [2] Little Pepe Crypto Price Prediction Targets 12634% Growth While Dogecoin Doge Eyes $0.80–$1.20 (https://crypto-economy.com/little-pepe-crypto-price-prediction-targets-12634-growth-while-dogecoin-doge-eyes-0-80-1-20/) [3] 3 Meme Coins Set to Explode in 2025 (https://coincentral.com/3-meme-coins-set-to-explode-in-2025-forget-about-dogecoin-shiba-inu-and-pepe-coin/) [4] Why Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Not Shiba Inu (SHIB), Could Be Ethereum’s Most Profitable Meme Coin in 2025 (https://theprint.in/brandit/why-little-pepe-lilpepe-not-shiba-inu-shib-could-be-ethereums-most-profitable-meme-coin-in-2025/2727033/) [5] Little Pepe Raises $22.1M for EVM Layer-2 as Frog Meme Coins Consolidate $5.65B Market (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1055179-20250820)