PEPE's Fall and Layer Brett's Rise: The Hybrid Meme Coin Redefining the Market

The meme coin market is staging a resurgence, with Pepe Coin (PEPE) and Layer Brett (LBRETT) emerging as top contenders in the race for the next 100x token. While PEPE, one of the largest meme coins, struggles to regain momentum, Layer Brett—a hybrid meme-utility token built on Ethereum's Layer 2 blockchain—is gaining traction among investors seeking scalability and real-world utility, according to a Digital Journal report.

Pepe Coin, which reached an all-time high of $0.000028 in late 2024, has since declined by over 70%, trading at approximately $0.0000070 as of October 21, 2025, the report says. Despite a recent 5% rebound in the last 24 hours, technical indicators suggest ongoing selling pressure and waning trader confidence. This has prompted many to pivot their investments to Layer Brett, which is in its presale phase and has already raised $4.4 million, the report adds.

Layer Brett differentiates itself through its Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure, offering faster transactions, ultra-low gas fees, and staking rewards. At a current presale price of $0.0058 per token, analysts estimate that a 100x rally could push its value to $0.58, placing it among the top meme coins by market capitalization, the report notes. Early adopters are already earning 600% annual percentage yield (APY) through staking, a feature absent in traditional meme coins like PEPE, the report observes.

The project's appeal is further bolstered by its community-driven initiatives, including a $1 million giveaway for active participants and a no-KYC model that prioritizes user control over assets, the report highlights. Unlike PEPE, which relies purely on social media hype, Layer Brett combines meme-driven traction with blockchain scalability, positioning itself as a "next-generation" token, the report concludes.

While PEPE's decline underscores the volatility of meme coins, Layer Brett's presale remains open, offering early buyers access to the lowest price before a public listing, the report adds. Experts argue that the token's hybrid model—meme culture meets functional blockchain—could fuel a new wave of growth in 2025, the report says.