POPCAT — Popcat Memecoin on Solana
POPCAT turned the long-running Popcat internet meme into one of Solana's largest cat-themed memecoins.
About Popcat
POPCAT is a Solana memecoin named after the Popcat internet meme — a simple animation of a cat opening and closing its mouth, which has been circulating online since 2020 and was itself inspired by an earlier viral video of a cat named Oatmeal. The Solana token launched in late 2023 and grew through the 2024 memecoin cycle to become one of the largest cat-themed memecoins on Solana by market cap, competing with MEW and MICHI in that category. POPCAT has no formal team, no roadmap, and no disclosed treasury; it is a pure community token whose value is derived entirely from memecoin market sentiment. Its growth was driven by sustained community activity on Solana and by its inclusion in the rotation of major Solana memecoins traded by retail participants. POPCAT is one of the tokens that helped establish cat-themed memecoins as a distinct segment within Solana's broader memecoin market.
Supply, distribution, and tokenomics
POPCAT has a fixed maximum supply of approximately 980 million tokens, with no ongoing emissions and no disclosed vesting schedule. The initial distribution was concentrated among early buyers and community participants. Because the supply is fixed and there is no inflation, POPCAT's market cap is determined entirely by its circulating price. POPCAT has not undergone any major supply modifications since launch. As with most Solana memecoins, POPCAT's float is effectively fully circulating, and there is no scheduled unlock that could add sell pressure. This supply structure makes POPCAT's price sensitive to changes in demand rather than to supply dynamics, which is typical for the category but also means that large holders exiting can produce outsized price movements.
Use cases and ecosystem
POPCAT is a pure memecoin. It does not have protocol fees, governance rights, or cash flow. Its uses are cultural and speculative: it is held by Solana traders as a bet on cat-themed memecoin sentiment, used for community participation and tipping, and traded actively on Solana DEXs. POPCAT/SOL is one of the highest-volume memecoin pairs on Raydium and Orca, and POPCAT is listed on major centralized exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, and OKX. POPCAT also competes for mindshare with other cat-themed Solana memecoins like MEW and MICHI, which means its price often moves in response to sentiment shifts within that specific sub-segment rather than to the broader memecoin market alone. For most users, POPCAT is a way to hold exposure to the cat-memecoin segment of Solana.
How to buy POPCAT on Solana
To buy POPCAT on Solana, connect a Solana wallet to SwapKing, select SOL or USDC as the input token, select POPCAT as the output, enter the amount, and click Swap. POPCAT/SOL and POPCAT/USDC are liquid pairs, so slippage for retail-sized swaps is typically under 1%. POPCAT is also available on centralized exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, and OKX. The Solana mint address for POPCAT is 7GCihgDB8fe6KNjn2MYtkzZcRjQy3t9GHdC8uHYmW2hr — always verify this before swapping, because fake POPCAT tokens exist on Solana.
Risks and considerations
POPCAT is a memecoin with no underlying utility, cash flow, or governance rights. Its price depends entirely on community sentiment within the cat-themed memecoin segment and on broader Solana memecoin market cycles. POPCAT has drawn down more than 80% from prior highs and similar drawdowns are possible in the future. Its supply is concentrated among early holders, which means large-holder exits can produce outsized price moves. POPCAT's price correlates with the broader Solana memecoin market, so a downturn in one major memecoin can spill over into POPCAT. SwapKing is non-custodial and does not manage any of these risks.
Where to go next
Swap POPCAT on Solana directly on this page. For a deeper look at the POPCAT market, review the SOL to POPCAT and POPCAT to SOL pair pages. For context on how Solana prices and routing are measured, see Methodology. If you are new to Solana, start with How to Swap Tokens on Solana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is POPCAT?
POPCAT is a Solana memecoin named after the long-running Popcat internet meme. It is one of the largest cat-themed memecoins on Solana by market cap.
When did POPCAT launch?
POPCAT launched on Solana in late 2023 and grew through the 2024 memecoin cycle.
What is the POPCAT mint address on Solana?
The Solana SPL mint address for POPCAT is 7GCihgDB8fe6KNjn2MYtkzZcRjQy3t9GHdC8uHYmW2hr. Verify before swapping.
Does POPCAT have utility?
No. POPCAT is a pure memecoin. Its value is derived entirely from community sentiment and speculative demand.
What slippage should I use for a POPCAT swap?
1% is standard for POPCAT/SOL and POPCAT/USDC swaps. Larger trades may require higher slippage depending on current pool depth.
Is POPCAT safe?
POPCAT is a memecoin with no guaranteed value. It has drawn down more than 80% from prior highs. SwapKing does not guarantee the safety of any SPL token.