3 SHIB Replacements for 2025–26 Meme Supercycle
With talk of a 2025–2026 meme coin supercycle heating up, investors are already hunting for the next breakout token that could outshine Shiba Inu (SHIB). Once dubbed the “Dogecoin Killer”, SHIB enjoyed its moment in the spotlight — but analysts and traders are scouting alternatives that pair meme appeal with stronger technical fundamentals.
Three contenders standing out are Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Hedera (HBAR).
“Dogecoin Killer” — a nickname once used for SHIB — helps explain why investors continue to look for the next meme token that can capture both community enthusiasm and market momentum.
- Little Pepe (LILPEPE): LILPEPE is gaining attention as a meme coin that claims real utility. Unlike many community-driven tokens that trade mostly on hype, LILPEPE is built on an Ethereum-compatible Layer-2, aiming to speed transactions and lower fees — features that can matter once markets scale. Still in presale, LILPEPE is priced around $0.0019 and has reportedly raised more than $18.4 million in presale funds. Supporters point to a strong community, a Certik audit for added security, and optimistic analyst projections — some forecasting gains of as much as 12,000% by 2025 — as reasons the token could be a high-upside play for the next bull run.
- Dogecoin (DOGE): As the original meme token, DOGE benefits from brand recognition, broad liquidity and network effects. Its large, active community and historical volatility make it a perennial candidate for outsized moves during meme-driven cycles.
- Hedera (HBAR): HBAR represents a different approach — an enterprise-focused distributed ledger with real-world use cases that can attract institutional interest. In a market where utility increasingly matters, Hedera’s performance and partnerships give it an alternative narrative to pure meme speculation.
Meme coins can deliver outsized returns, but they also carry heightened risk. Investors considering LILPEPE, DOGE or HBAR should weigh community momentum, on-chain fundamentals and risk management before allocating capital as the next supercycle approaches. Stay tuned for further coverage as the market evolves.
