Dive into the world of meme coins with Nicky Montana as we explore the explosive growth of this new asset class, its implications for traditional finance, and the cultural shift it represents. We cover: • The rise of meme coins and their billion-dollar market caps • How meme coins compare to traditional investments and "pink sheet" stocks • The role of community and culture in driving meme coin valuations • The potential for meme coins to disrupt traditional finance and VC models • The risks and rewards of investing in highly volatile assets • How on-chain analysis is changing the game for investors • The potential impact of AI on the future of meme coins and content creation • The financialization of attention and its implications for the future of investing Recorded live on Tuesday, October 15th Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1e5TBk_6NS3HBth4Rxxc4oDJreKBIApMIMxCpGbWDBVU/edit?usp=sharing Skip Ahead: (00:00) Introduction and guest background (09:28) Past winners from Trends with Friends (17:00) The meme coin gold rush (22:47) Popcat and the billion-dollar meme coin phenomenon (27:09) Better than sports betting (30:11) What to look for when investing in meme coins (33:34) The risks and downsides of meme coin speculation (38:39) The potential for meme coins to disrupt traditional finance (49:56) AI's role (51:05) Nicky's upcoming appearance at Stocktoberfest (51:54) JC's analysis of cryptocurrency market trends (57:10) Trends with No Friends: $LOAR Where To Find Howard and Friends:  • Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon  • JC - https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts  • Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman  • Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh  • Nicky Montana - https://x.com/nickymontanaa • Riley - https://stocktwits.com/coloradoriley  • Production and Marketing - https://penname.co/ Trends with Friends is brought to you by Stocktwits: https://stocktwits.com/  Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/c/uncategorized/2024/02/21/stocktwits-newsletter-disclaimer/