Ethereum News Today: Pepeto: The Hybrid Meme Coin Rising as SHIB and PEPE Stagnate

The crypto market's recent turbulence, marked by Bitcoin's 8.9% weekly decline and Ethereum's 16.4% drop, has left investors seeking refuge in projects offering both resilience and innovation. Amid this backdrop, Pepeto (PEPETO) has emerged as a standout contender in the meme coin space, raising over $6.9 million in its presale while integrating staking rewards, a zero-fee exchange, and cross-chain infrastructure. With its Ethereum-based architecture and strategic tokenomics, Pepeto is positioning itself as a hybrid of meme culture and utility, drawing comparisons to established names like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE), yet outpacing them in key metrics.

Pepeto's presale, now in Stage 10, has sold 420 trillion tokens at $0.000000158 each, with staking rewards of up to 222% APY attracting participants during the market downturn. This mechanism allows holders to offset volatility by compounding their holdings, a strategy gaining traction as traditional assets face uncertainty. Unlike SHIB and PEPE, which rely heavily on speculative hype, Pepeto has introduced a demo exchange (PepetoSwap) and a cross-chain bridge, verified by audits from SolidProof and Coinsult. These tools address common pain points for meme coin traders, such as high fees and liquidity fragmentation, while the project's 420 trillion token supply mirrors PEPE's structure but adds tangible infrastructure.

Shiba Inu and Pepe, once the darlings of the meme coin boom, now face limitations. SHIB, trading at $0.00001215, has seen its price stagnate despite a loyal community and ecosystem updates like Shibarium. Analysts project a maximum 3x gain for SHIB in 2025, far below its historic 26,000% surge in 2021. Pepe (PEPE), at $0.00001020, similarly lacks the utility to justify sustained growth, relying on short-term social media momentum. In contrast, Pepeto's presale price of $0.000000150 offers a lower entry point, with early buyers securing trillions of tokens that could yield life-changing returns if the project replicates even a fraction of SHIB's 2021 rally.

The project's appeal is further bolstered by its community-driven approach. With over 100,000 followers and a growing presence on Telegram and X, Pepeto has leveraged viral engagement to fuel its presale. Its roadmap includes Tier-1 exchange listings and expanded staking incentives, aiming to solidify its position as a utility-driven meme coin. Meanwhile, institutional interest and whale activity-evidenced by over $6.9 million raised-suggest strong confidence in its long-term viability.

As the market braces for a potential Q4 rebound, Pepeto's blend of meme-driven hype and functional infrastructure sets it apart. While SHIB and PEPE remain relevant, their lack of innovation and large circulating supplies cap their upside. Pepeto, however, offers a compelling mix of accessibility, security, and yield generation, making it a prime candidate for the next meme coin cycle.

[1] Crypto Market Update: Pepeto Advances Presale With Staking Rewards and Live Exchange Demo (https://dailyhodl.com/2025/10/11/crypto-market-update-pepeto-advances-presale-with-staking-rewards-and-live-exchange-demo/)

[2] Ethereum Breaks $4,750 Support As Pepeto Crosses $6,287,248 in Presale Funding (https://decrypt.co/336549/ethereum-breaks-4750-support-as-pepeto-crosses-6287248-in-presale-funding)

[3] Ethereum Breaks $4,750 Support As Pepeto Crosses $6,287,248 in Presale Funding (https://techbullion.com/ethereum-breaks-4750-support-as-pepeto-crosses-6287248-in-presale-funding/)

[4] From Shiba Inu vs Pepe vs Pepeto: Which Meme Coin Is the Best Crypto to Buy in 2025? (https://www.analyticsinsight.net/cryptocurrency-analytics-insight/from-shiba-inu-vs-pepe-vs-pepeto-which-meme-coin-is-the-best-crypto-to-buy-in-2025)

[5] The Next 100x Meme Coin: Pepeto Presale With Staking Opportunity vs Shiba Inu (https://financefeeds.com/the-next-100x-meme-coin-pepeto-presale-with-staking-opportunity-vs-shiba-inu/)

[6] Shiba Inu vs Pepeto: Which Meme Coin Will Explode in 2025? (https://coincodex.com/article/71748/shiba-inu-vs-pepeto-which-meme-coin-will-explode-in-2025/)

[7] Shiba Inu vs Pepeto Presale: Which Meme Coin Looks Like the Best Crypto to Buy (https://coinpedia.org/press-release/shiba-inu-vs-pepeto-presale-which-meme-coin-looks-like-best-crypto-to-buy/)

[8] Pepeto Presale Exceeds $6.93 Million; Staking and Exchange Demo Released (https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/pepeto-presale-exceeds-6-93-million-staking-and-exchange-demo-released-1035272011)

[9] Market Correction Hits XRP, Cardano, And BNB, Pepeto Staking Emerges as the Best 2025 Move (https://financefeeds.com/market-correction-hits-xrp-cardano-and-bnb-pepeto-staking-emerges-as-the-best-2025-move/)

[10] PEPETO (ERC-20) on Ethereum: Tokenomics, PepetoSwap, and Roadmap (https://meme-insider.com/en/article/pepeto-erc20-ethereum-tokenomics-pepetoswap-staking-audits-roadmap/)