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Day 4 of 30 Crazy Coins: PNUT — How a Squirrel’s Tragic Tale Sparked a $2.2 Billion Crypto Frenzy
The world of cryptocurrency is no stranger to absurdity.
From Dogecoin’s meteoric rise to Fartcoin’s billion-dollar market cap, meme coins have always thrived on humor, community spirit, and viral moments.
But every now and then, a meme coin comes along with a story so powerful, so deeply human, that it transcends its meme status.
Enter PNUT, the Solana-based meme coin inspired by Peanut the Squirrel — a beloved internet sensation whose tragic demise sparked outrage, memes, and an unexpected crypto revolution.
This is the story of how a squirrel’s legacy became the foundation for one of the most talked-about coins in the crypto world.
The Tale of Peanut — A Viral Squirrel Who Stole Hearts
Seven years ago, Mark Longo rescued a young squirrel after witnessing its mother get hit by a car in New York City.
That squirrel, later named Peanut, had a severe injury that made life in the wild impossible.
