PEPE remains a liquid meme asset with weak fundamental support under the framework
| Grade | Verdict | Score | Rank | Price | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Failed | Red | 17.2 / 100 | #154 of 203 | $0.00 | $1.4B |
F | Failed means: Score below 40, or any single hard red flag. Do not own — the story is irrelevant.
Data as of Sep 15, 2026 — scores are re-evaluated daily and this snapshot refreshes on each site publish. The live app always shows current data.
Pepe is a community-oriented meme token based on the Pepe the Frog internet meme. Its stated purpose is cultural and participatory rather than functional: the token provides exposure to, and a way to organize around, the meme community associated with the character. The profile describes a stealth launch in April 2023, zero transaction taxes, permanently locked liquidity, and an immutable contract. It also refers to possible community resources such as a token-gated group and newsletter. PEPE is therefore primarily an identity-driven asset whose relevance depends on community attention and memetic participation, not on a broader utility claim. Its distinguishing feature is the deliberately simple model: a recognizable internet culture reference, a community focus, and limited stated functionality. The supplied profile does not establish whether the mentioned community resources are operating or widely used.
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