MemeCore hard fork is driving a sharp repricing in the meme coin segment, with its native M token up more than 35% over the past 24 hours to around $2.36. The move lifted M’s market cap above $3.1 billion, while daily trading volume more than doubled to $32.9 million, underscoring a broader return in speculative risk appetite across the category.

The immediate catalyst was operational rather than thematic. MemeCore completed the second and final stage of its blockchain upgrade yesterday, delivering a 100-fold reduction in gas fees and introducing account abstraction. In a sector where traders often chase momentum, infrastructure changes that materially improve cost and usability can quickly redirect capital.

That rotation is now extending beyond M itself. One of the clearest examples is Maxi Doge (MAXI), whose presale has raised more than $4.7 million and is nearing its $5 million target at a token price of $0.000281.

The MemeCore development team activated the final stage of the hard fork at 2am UTC yesterday. Gas fees dropped from 1,500 gwei to 15 gwei, a change that materially lowers friction for active traders, token launches, and on-chain meme coin activity. The upgrade also introduced account abstraction, tighter EVM compatibility and early Layer 2 scaling components.

For node operators, the process required downloading the latest Go MemeCore Client version. For users and dApps, the transition was designed to be seamless.

The official MemeCore X account confirmed the fork and outlined its main changes.

The MemeCore Hardfork is officially LIVE and STABLE!

Combined with our new Account Abstraction, your transactions aren’t just cheaper—they’re smarter!

Just sit back and enjoy the smooth, cheaper cost-effective ride in the MemeCore ecosystem! https://t.co/CHwMmOj9A8

— MemeCore (@MemeCore_M) March 25, 2026

Market reaction was immediate. M trading volume climbed by roughly 147% after the fork went live, although activity remains below the levels typically associated with a broader market breakout. On-chain data has started to recover from a recent slowdown, while price action has tested support around $2.25.

For traders, the main implication is straightforward: lower transaction costs can make meme-focused chains more viable for higher-frequency participation and for new token launches. That tends to benefit not only the underlying chain token, but also adjacent speculative plays drawing fresh attention.

Capital Rotation Reaches MAXI as Presale Nears $5 Million

Maxi Doge (MAXI) is among the projects seeing that spillover. The presale, which launched in July 2025, has maintained steady traction through its pricing stages and has now collected more than $4.7 million.

Maxi Doge (MAXI) is built around a high-risk trader persona, giving the token a clear identity within the meme coin market’s leverage-heavy culture. In the current environment, that positioning appears to be resonating as traders look for earlier-stage vehicles with stronger upside torque than more established meme assets.

Momentum indicators are also visible in the campaign itself. The presale is approaching its $5 million target, while the project continues to use community-driven branding, staking incentives, and event plans to sustain attention.

Worth the journey. Worth the wait. pic.twitter.com/JiVkrta4He

— MaxiDoge (@MaxiDoge_) March 20, 2026

Beyond branding, the project says staking rewards are already active through the presale smart contract, with a 66% APY currently on offer. The team is also planning community trading contests with prize distributions to top performers.

Maxi Doge has allocated 25% of total supply to a Maxi Fund intended to support visibility and liquidity after listing. Longer-term plans include partnerships with futures exchanges and gamified campaigns aligned with the project’s trading-focused identity.

The setup leaves MAXI positioned as a higher-risk, higher-upside play on the same rotation, lifting interest in meme infrastructure. According to presale commentators such as Borch Crypto, the token could potentially deliver 100x returns, though such projections remain speculative. What is concrete for now is that the raise has passed $4.7 million, and the next presale price increase is due tomorrow.

How Traders Can Access the Maxi Doge Presale

Buyers can join the sale through the official Maxi Doge presale website by connecting a wallet through the project’s purchase widget and buying MAXI at the current $0.000281 price.

The widget supports ETH, BNB, USDT, and USDC, while bank card purchases are also available. Staking can be activated immediately after purchase, with the current rate set at 66% APY.

Mobile users can also access the sale through Best Wallet, available via the Apple App Store and Google Play, by using the app’s “Upcoming Tokens” tab. Tokens bought through Best Wallet will be claimable once the presale ends and exchange listings begin.

For ongoing updates on pricing stages and community events, users can follow the Maxi Doge project on X and join the active Telegram group.

Visit Maxi Doge Token.

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