Miharu is a meme cryptocurrency launched on the 29th of September, 2024 on Pump.fun, centered around the viral 'Smiling Dolphin' meme, inspired by a Finless Porpoise named Miharu. With innovative tokenomics and community-driven efforts, it sets itself apart as the new Meta in the memecoin world, following in the footsteps of popular tokens like MooDeng, Shiba, Popcat, Pepe, Brett, and Ponke.^[1][2]

After its launch, $MIHARU reached a $1 million market cap within just 24 hours, achieved entirely through organic growth. This milestone was driven solely by community enthusiasm, without the use of paid KOLs, advertising, or external support.

Overview

Launched in late September, 2024, Miharu is a memecoin inspired by the viral photo of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise named Miharu, which gained popularity on X (formerly Twitter). The image, originally uploaded to ZooChat in 2023, resurfaced and quickly became a widely used reaction meme, sparking a wave of community-driven humor and engagement. Miharu’s quirky expression has become the symbol of this project. The adorable, wide-eyed porpoise, currently living at the Miyajima Public Aquarium in Japan, became an internet sensation, inspiring the creation of the Miharu memecoin.^[1]

Miharu memecoin taps into the viral energy of this lovable porpoise, blending internet culture with cryptocurrency. By harnessing the community's love for viral moments, Miharu has become a symbol of fun and engagement within the Web3 space. But it’s more than just a meme—it’s a playful project with a purpose. The memecoin aims to raise awareness about the endangered Yangtze Finless Porpoise, using humor and crypto innovation to support conservation efforts and spread awareness about this rare species.

The original image was from miyajima aquarium and on their twitter they use ミハル which translates to Miharu

Miharu's success is deeply rooted in its strong, vibrant community, as the project operates under a CTO (Community Takeover) model. The team consistently engages with its members through a range of initiatives, including contests, giveaways, X Spaces, and memeable artworks. These efforts not only foster a sense of belonging but also reward the community, creating a powerful cycle of engagement and support. This organic, community-driven momentum catapulted Miharu's market cap from $100K to over $7 million within just days of its launch, showcasing the undeniable impact of community-led projects in the crypto space.^[3]
Looking forward, Miharu has set bold goals, targeting a $1 billion market cap by continuing to "eat more zeroes." This ambitious vision highlights the CTO team’s unwavering commitment to scaling Miharu’s influence and impact in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.^[2]

Miharu's momentum surged as it gained shares and recognition from key influencers and platforms such as GameStop, Pump.fun, CoinMarketCap, Greg (@greg16676935420), LBank, HTX, BuzzFeed, and XData. With Twitter impressions surpassing 40 million, the project quickly caught widespread attention. Miharu also received endorsement from Onlineboss, who now serves as an advisor to the project, further bolstering its credibility and reach.^[4][5]
Like many memecoins, $MIHARU relies on community engagement and viral internet culture, rather than any inherent utility, to drive its value.

Tokenomics

$Miharu was launched on the Solana blockchain with a maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, ensuring a finite circulation to promote scarcity and potential long-term value appreciation. As an SPL-20 token, it follows a 100% fair launch policy, emphasizing equitable distribution among community members. The launch was entirely fair, with no pre-sale or KOL allocations, and both the contract has been renounced and liquidity has been burnt to enhance trust within the community.^[1]

The tokenomics of $MIHARU are designed to promote stability, incentivize holding, and encourage active community participation.

$MIHARU tokens are available for trading on decentralized exchanges like Raydium and Jupiter. True to its playful, meme-driven origins, Miharu adopts a "no taxes, no gimmicks" approach, keeping things simple and community-focused.^[6]

Donation

On the 15th of October, Miharu announced it had adopted a Finless Porpoise.

The Miharu Community is proud to announce that we have adopted a Finless Porpoise!! We can all be proud to know we are impacting change in the lives of our fellow sea friends made possible by the Miharu community. Our Donation will advance the mission to conserve porpoises and their habitats. Thank you to @CARNAGE_3000X for his support and making this possible.^[7]

Technology

$MIHARU is built on the Solana blockchain, a smart contract platform founded by Anatoly Yakovenko. Solana stands out for its innovative transaction verification method, which combines proof of stake with its unique proof of history system.

$MIHARU ownership structure is designed to prioritize decentralization. It includes full renouncement of ownership and zero creator and Token Update Authority balances. This approach sets $MIHARU apart from other memecoins, addressing concerns about centralization and giving the community a significant role in shaping its development.^[8]

How to Buy $MIHARU

• Step 1: The user acquires SOL from a crypto exchange such as Binance, ByBit, or KuCoin.
• Step 2: Download Softflare or Phantom wallet and transfer the acquired SOL to their SOL address.
• Step 3: The user connects their wallet to Raydium or Jupiter to initiate the process.
• Step 4: They swap their SOL for $MIHARU on Raydium, making sure to reserve some SOL for transaction fees and considering a slippage of 5-10% to enhance the likelihood of a successful swap.^[1]