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Big moves are happening in the blockchain world. Worldcoin (WLD) has just unveiled a new network, which has led to an uptick in investor demand. Meanwhile, Layer-2 meme coin Pepe Unchained (PEPU) passed the $21 million presale milestone over the weekend – and looks primed to keep rising.
World Chain – The Human-Centric Blockchain Set to Revolutionize Crypto
Worldcoin’s new network, Worldchain, represents a proactive step toward making people the heart of the crypto ecosystem.
This Layer-2 is built with real users in mind, not just bots or automated systems.
Developed using Optimism’s OP stack and secured by Ethereum, World Chain aims to support up to a billion users.
So, what makes it stand out?
For one, verified human users get priority when processing transactions and block space.
They also receive free gas allowances, making it easier for newcomers to get started in crypto.
All of this has led to an uptick in demand for the native WLD token.
With its focus on genuine utility and anonymous human verification, World Chain is positioning itself as the network for DApp developers who want to actually make a difference.
Many believe it could bring a new era to the blockchain sector.
Worldcoin Rebrands to “World” as WLD Token Surges
World Chain isn’t the only significant development in the Worldcoin ecosystem.
The project recently rebranded to just “World” – showing its growing ambitions.
It’s also given a nice boost to the WLD token’s price, which is now at $2.38.
That’s a 12% rise since Friday, but it was up by over 18% before cooling off in the past day.
WLD’s market cap has risen to $1.3 billion following the price spike.
However, it’s important to keep things in perspective – WLD is still 79% below its all-time high from March, leaving plenty of room for growth.
So, can Worldcoin keep this momentum going?
The rebrand and blockchain launch has sparked interest, but questions remain about the project’s long-term viability.
Its iris scanning identification method has been praised, yet it’s also been criticized for privacy concerns.
The success of World Chain will ultimately hinge on how well Worldcoin can balance these competing interests.
Either way, investors are watching closely.
Pepe Unchained Presale Keeps Rising & Hits $21M as Layer-2 Plans Go Viral
While Worldcoin is grabbing attention with its human-first approach, another project is making headlines in its own way – Pepe Unchained.
This project has just crossed the $21 million mark in its presale, provoking buzz about whether it could be about to explode.
Pepe Unchained is taking a different approach than Worldcoin.
Instead of focusing on human verification, the team is building a Layer-2 ecosystem just for meme coins.
It might sound quirky, but that can often be the difference maker in crypto.
Just look at how well meme coins like PEPE and GOAT have performed in recent weeks.
They’ve made impressive gains – but they can sometimes be limited by the blockchains (Ethereum and Solana) they rely on.
Pepe Unchained’s team aims to fix that by offering a chain where meme coins can thrive with super-fast transactions, low fees, and frog-themed DApps.
Crypto expert ClayBro is excited about this setup.
In a video released yesterday, he stated that PEPU could “soon lead meme coins.”
So, can Pepe Unchained follow in Worldcoin’s footsteps?
It’s hard to say this early, but with over 51,000 Twitter followers, the project is clearly on the right track.
Plus, PEPU tokens are still available for just $0.0112 each, so early investors might be in for a treat if the project takes off.