# APE and PEPE (APEPE)

> APEPE is a meme combining APE and PEPE, symbolizing small investors united into a significant community.

- Canonical URL: https://dev.iq.wiki/wiki/ape-and-pepe-apepe
- Categories: Cryptoassets
- Tags: Layer 2, Memecoin
- Created: 2024-07-22T06:17:47.343Z
- Last updated: 2025-08-10T00:00:36.429Z
- Source: IQ.wiki — the world's largest blockchain and crypto encyclopedia (https://iq.wiki)

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**APEPE** is a meme coin that combines the symbolism of APE (representing retail investors) and PEPE (representing meme culture) to unite small investors. [\[2\]](#cite-id-abi23hG4vd) Launched in June 2023 on the [Polygon](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polygon) blockchain, APEPE is described as a community-driven coin with no intrinsic value, an official team, or a formal roadmap. Its primary purpose is for community engagement, entertainment, and viral participation. [\[2\]](#cite-id-abi23hG4vd)

## Tokenomics

APEPE is a token on the [Polygon](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polygon) network. The project has a maximum and total supply of 210 trillion APEPE coins. As of August 2025, the circulating supply was approximately 40.08 trillion APEPE. The token is categorized as a meme coin within the [Polygon](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polygon) ecosystem. [\[3\]](#cite-id-OoBJSc8Ozx)

## Community

The community is the core of the APEPE project, aiming to unite small investors into a significant force. The project is driven by its community, which established cohesion quickly after the coin's launch. This community has built a global network, resulting in over 20 partnerships. As of August 2025, the project had over 378,000 holders. [\[1\]](#cite-id-AzITjW35vk) [\[3\]](#cite-id-OoBJSc8Ozx)

## Growth and Market Performance

Following its creation in June 2023, APEPE experienced significant growth and volatility. By August 2025, it was ranked among the top 400 cryptocurrencies on [CoinMarketCap](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinmarketcap), with a market capitalization of approximately $120.66 million and a 24-hour trading volume around $67.89 million. [\[3\]](#cite-id-OoBJSc8Ozx) The token reached an all-time high of around $0.00000690 in late 2024. [\[2\]](#cite-id-abi23hG4vd)

## Unique Positioning and Risks

Unlike utility or governance tokens, APEPE’s value is purely memetic and sustained by community-driven momentum and viral engagement. This positioning attracts speculative interest due to its potential for rapid growth. However, it also carries high volatility and risk, as it lacks a structured development roadmap or an official team. Investors are advised to be aware of the token's speculative nature. [\[2\]](#cite-id-abi23hG4vd)

## Exchange Listings

APEPE is actively traded on numerous centralized exchanges (CEXs), making it accessible to a global audience of meme-coin traders and collectors. It is typically paired with USDT on these platforms. [\[2\]](#cite-id-abi23hG4vd)

## Initial Roadmap

While the project now operates without a formal, centralized roadmap, relying instead on community-driven initiatives, an initial plan was outlined during its early phases. [\[2\]](#cite-id-abi23hG4vd)

### Phase 1

* DEX Listing
* Coinmarketcap listing
* Community opening and Activation
* Community AirDrop

### Phase 2

* CEX Listing

### Phase 3

* 1 Tier Exchange Listing
* Becoming a Top Meme Coin