In a move that can only be described as quintessentially 2025, the world is preparing to welcome Donald J. Trump—not just as a former president or reality TV icon but as the fastest-growing memecoin holder in history. Yes, you’re reading that right: Trump has gone full crypto, and the blockchain has never been so yuuuuge.
It all starts modestly, with a quirky line of Trump NFTs that critics initially dismiss as little more than overpriced digital doodles. But Trump, the consummate dealmaker, turns those virtual trading cards into a multimillion-dollar proof-of-concept for his crypto acumen. Today, Trump isn’t just dabbling in the market—he’s HODLing his way to the moon with a portfolio that would make even Satoshi Nakamoto take notice.
At the upcoming “Crypto MAGA Inaugural Rally”—a spectacle that promises to feature gold-plated blockchain nodes, confetti cannons, and attendees waving TRUMP token QR codes—Trump is expected to lay out his vision for a crypto-powered future. “Bitcoin is terrific, Ethereum is tremendous, but let’s face it—nothing is as great as TrumpCoin,” he’ll likely declare. “With blockchain, we can do amazing things. Beautiful things. Things Sleepy Joe could only dream of.”
The rally won’t just be about market speculation. Trump is set to outline plans to use blockchain technology to tackle real-world problems. His proposals may include smart contracts to boost the economy and build infrastructure, decentralized finance solutions for struggling small businesses, and tokenized crowdfunding platforms for community projects. The pièce de résistance? A plan to mint a national debt token, allowing citizens to invest directly in reducing the deficit, one microtransaction at a time—potentially inspiring governments or DAOs to follow.
And because it’s Trump, there’s talk of a new blockchain: TrumpChain, promising to make crypto adoption “as easy as ordering a Trump Steak.” In true Trumpian fashion, he might even throw a little shade at the competition. “Elon? Great guy, but Dogecoin is for amateurs. TRUMP is for winners.”
With memecoins trending and blockchain technology proving its value, Trump’s foray into crypto could be the rocket fuel the industry needs. As he likes to remind everyone, he has a history of turning the impossible into the inevitable. "I took a $1 million loan and built an empire,” he might say. “Now I’m taking a token and building a legacy.”
As we await the launch of MAGA-themed DeFi projects and memecoins, one thing is certain: the blockchain is about to go mainstream, and it’s wearing a red hat.
And for President Joe Biden? Well, maybe the soon-to-be former president could use his retirement to buy some TRUMP. Don’t worry, Joe—we’ll be watching those transactions very keenly.
Fabian Owuor