Marc on Nostr: Memecoins, KOLs, and Gen Z behavior are at the heart of the attention economy, ...

Memecoins, KOLs, and Gen Z behavior are at the heart of the attention economy, pushing social media toward a future defined by rapid, emotionally charged engagement, speculative value creation, and hyper-fragmentation. This dynamic creates a loop where the value of attention, rather than substance, dictates economic and cultural trends, reinforcing the volatility and ephemeral nature of social media. However, it also opens the door to new forms of digital communities and economies that challenge traditional notions of value and trust.