# Memecoins: Good or Evil with Ledger & Stephen Cesaro

*Author: David Hoffman*
*Published: Mar 19, 2024*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/memecoins-good-or-evil-with-ledger-stephen-cesaro*

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Today on the show we have two guests debating the merits and costs of crypto memecoins. Ledger (Brian Krogsgard) from the UpOnly podcast thinks that memecoins are financial nihilism that creates room for bad actors and grifters. Stephen Cesaro, from the Alfalfa Podcast, thinks memecoins are something to appreciate and celebrate.

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## TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro

8:35 Ledger’s Memecoin Arc

11:53 Stephen’s Memecoin Arc

13:20 $DOGE vs. $BTC

18:38 Tokenization of Memes

22:28 Memecoin Intent & Transparency 

33:24 Memecoin Theory & Practice 

44:30 Investing in Brands

51:55 Reframing Memecoins

56:27 Memecoins vs. Scams

1:09:01 Closing & Disclaimers

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## RESOURCES
Ledger

https://twitter.com/ledgerstatus

Stephen

https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines