2026-01-17 11:28:13

Recently, there have been new developments in the launchpad track. A leading launch platform, with a 43.5% global market share, has recently officially surpassed its competitors to take the top spot.

The reason behind this is quite interesting — it’s not just simple feature updates or marketing spending, but rather the differentiation of project types. Recently launched projects on this platform are showing clear new characteristics.

Taking $GAS as an example, this project originates from Steve Yegge’s Gas Town concept. Essentially, Gas Town is an AI coding assistant product. After its official launch in January 2026, it quickly gained attention in the developer community. Projects that combine AI and development tools, like this one, are becoming the main content carried by new launchpads.

This reflects a trend: the era of pure Meme coins is gradually fading, and projects with practical application scenarios and technical attributes are beginning to occupy the C position on launchpads. Those who can seize this structural shift will stand out in the competition.

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DefiPlaybook

· 6h ago

43.5% this proportion data is indeed worth paying attention to, but I am more concerned about the subsequent logic—whether AI coding tools can truly deliver value or if it's just another round of hype? Based on on-chain data, the actual usage rate of $GAS depends on TVL and real interaction frequency to be meaningful. As meme coins fade and practical projects take the stage, this narrative sounds appealing, but is the market really that rational? Frankly, it still depends on whether these projects can support their valuations. The AI + development tools track definitely has imagination space, but a risk warning—products launched only in 2026 are now on the launch pad, and this time gap is worth pondering.

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ser_ngmi

· 6h ago

Damn, finally someone is doing real shit. The meme coin celebration should come to an end.

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pumpamentalist

· 6h ago

Oops, finally someone is starting to do real things. The meme coin craze is getting pretty boring. AI coding tools definitely have potential; it all depends on whether they can truly be implemented in the future. What does a 43.5% market share indicate? It shows that the market is voting—having practical use makes you the winner. --- Has the meme era really ended? I feel like some people are still betting on Dogecoin. --- The concept of Gas Town sounds good, but I’m worried it’s just another story of fundraising with a poor product. --- The competition for launchpads now depends on who can find the next track. AI tools have definitely caught this wave. --- Wait, is this a hint that I should clean out those pure meme coins in my portfolio? --- Structural shifts are happening everywhere. If you're still playing with shitcoins, you should reflect on that. --- It sounds nice, but in reality, it’s just shifting from milking retail investors to milking tech geeks—same old story with a different coat.

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SillyWhale

· 6h ago

Wow, finally a platform is getting serious, no longer all about shitcoins. GAS this time really has something, AI coding tools + coins... feels much more reliable than pure hype. Wait, so that's why they can beat others? Finally understand. Meme coins should step back now, I've been tired of that routine for a long time. Another round of chopping leeks, who believes it is foolish. Launchpads are now starting to compete in technology, now that's more like it.

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GateUser-74b10196

· 6h ago

Damn, someone finally said it—meme coins really should cool off. AI coding assistants like this really have something, unlike those vapor projects. A 43.5% market share, crushing competitors, is precisely because they chose the right track.

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