114514 has become a meme coin. It was issued on the Solana blockchain and reportedly skyrocketed more than 1,000% right after listing. As of the time of writing, it has risen to 0.011056 USDT.

So, what is 11451? It’s a phonetic pun replacing the phrase "いいよ！来いよ！" ("Come on! Bring it on!") spoken by the character Beast Sempai in Japanese adult videos, with numbers. It’s a classic internet meme that spread on Nico Nico Douga and social media, used as an expression of acceptance or agreement.

Who would have thought it would turn into a cryptocurrency? The trend of meme coins is really fascinating. The number 114514 itself resonates with the community, which is probably why it’s gained such popularity. It’s also amusing how the phrase "Ikisugii!" from Beast Sempai is referenced to describe the rapid price surge.

The fact that an internet meme from Japan has become a cryptocurrency feels like a fusion of culture, tech, and community coming together.