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Day 3 of 30 Crazy Coins: MIRA — How a Father’s Plea Turned into a $14 Million Crypto Movement
It’s not every day that a cryptocurrency built as a meme turns into a global force for good.
But every once in a while, the chaos of the crypto world aligns with a story so powerful, it shakes the community to its core.
This is the story of MIRA, a Solana-based meme coin that started with heartbreak and is now rewriting what we think is possible in the world of digital assets.
What started as a father’s plea for hope has turned into a $14 million fundraising juggernaut for brain tumor research.
It’s not about speculation or Lambos — it’s about humanity, resilience, and a community that came together to save lives.
A Father’s Fight for His Daughter
On a seemingly ordinary day in September 2024, Siqi Chen, a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Runway, shared devastating news.
His 4-year-old daughter, Mira, had been diagnosed with craniopharyngioma, a rare and dangerous brain tumor.
