Ethereum News Today: Pepe Dollar and Lil Pepe Vie for Meme Coin Dominance in 2025 Presale Race

The race for dominance in the Ethereum-based meme coin space has intensified as Pepe Dollar (PEPD) and Lil Pepe (LILPEPE) vie for investor attention. The Top Crypto Presale Report highlights both projects as strong contenders, each offering unique features and market positioning. Pepe Dollar, currently in Stage 1 of its presale, has already sold over 252 million tokens—over 90% of the target—offering them at $0.004688, a fraction of the planned launch price of $0.03695. This early success signals strong retail demand and highlights the token’s potential for short-term gains and long-term utility [1].

Pepe Dollar is positioned as more than just a meme coin; it functions as a Layer-2 payment ecosystem with features such as QR-based transactions, a no-code minting platform, and a 29% Federal Burn mechanism designed to reduce supply and reward early buyers. The token’s DeFi capabilities—play-to-earn gaming, micro-loans, and credit scoring—are further bolstered by security audits from Coinsult. An additional 20% bonus is available for presale participants using the code Pepe_Powell20 [1].

On the other side, Lil Pepe (LILPEPE) has also captured market interest, with its 8th presale stage closing ahead of schedule and over $14.6 million raised to date. While exact figures on tokens sold or pricing in this stage were not disclosed, the swift sell-out suggests robust investor enthusiasm. LILPEPE aims to establish itself as a fast, low-cost Layer-2 platform for meme tokens, with plans to launch a $777K giveaway for presale participants. The project has already been audited and is developing a roadmap that includes staking, NFT tools, and potential Tier-1 exchange listings [2].

Both tokens are benefitting from Ethereum’s strong performance, which has traded above $3,600. However, the report notes that while a rising ETH environment supports their ecosystems, the long-term value of each token will depend on adoption, utility, and community growth [3].

Investor sentiment is mixed, with many drawn to both tokens for their low entry points and speculative upside. Pepe Dollar’s deflationary structure and active DeFi ecosystem may give it an edge for long-term utility, while Lil Pepe’s aggressive marketing and presale momentum could favor early buyers seeking high returns. The report does not include analyst forecasts, focusing instead on actual presale data and current market conditions [1].

Given the rapid pace of development and the volatile nature of the meme coin market, the Top Crypto Presale of 2025 is shaping up to be a defining moment for both projects. Investors are advised to carefully evaluate each token’s fundamentals and roadmap before committing capital.

Sources:

[1] Cryptopolitan, [https://partner.cryptopolitan.com/top-crypto-presale-report-heres-how-pepe-dollar-pepd-matches-up-against-lil-pepe-lilpepe-who-will-deliver-more-profits/](https://partner.cryptopolitan.com/top-crypto-presale-report-heres-how-pepe-dollar-pepd-matches-up-against-lil-pepe-lilpepe-who-will-deliver-more-profits/)

[2] lizedin.net, [https://lizedin.net/](https://lizedin.net/)

[3] Leap Digital Investments, [https://leapdigitalinvestments.com.au/](https://leapdigitalinvestments.com.au/)