Solana's impressive growth has led some investors to seek potentially higher-return altcoins

Promising new cryptos offering potential beyond Solana in 2025 Three such options are Pepe Unchained, a meme coin launching a Layer-2 network; Crypto All-Stars, creating a meme-coin passive income hub; and Flockerz, emphasizing community governance and rewards

Solana is among the top-performing altcoins of 2024. SOL has generated gains above 300% in a year and ranks fourth on the global crypto chart with a market cap above $100 billion.

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1. Pepe Unchained (PEPU)

Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is a meme coin that has already raked in over $40 million in its presale. Unlike the average meme coin, it doesn’t bank on hype alone.

The Pepe-themed illustrations are loud in true meme-coin fashion, but there’s more to it. Pepe Unchained is launching a Layer-2 network tailored for meme coins.

According to the backstory, Pepe was “stuck” in Layer-1 for too long. It is finally breaking free with Pepe Unchained. The project’s goal is to bring fast and affordable transaction options to meme coin holders.

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Layer-2 networks improve blockchain efficiency by processing transactions off the main chain. Pepe Unchained’s focus on the meme coin niche sets it apart from popular platforms like Polygon and Arbitrum which currently lead the market.
80_Embed 1Spotlight WireThe presale comes with passive income opportunities, where rewards will be distributed over the next two years at 608.82 tokens per ETH block. Over 1.6 billion tokens are locked in the passive income vault as of now.

The Layer 2 will go live after the presale. However, the project has already launched initiatives to nurture the meme-coin hub. For example, the Pepe Frens With Benefits Collective invites applications from blockchain developers to build on the Pepe Unchained L2. The grant will reward promising proposals for their work.

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Pepe’s Pump Pad is a new meme coin launch pad that lets the community launch their own meme coins on the upcoming L2. As per the website, “Within two clicks you can launch your own meme coin without any coding knowledge.”

Pepe Unchained’s strong community and Layer-2 network make it one of the top new altcoins to watch in 2025. In a market where meme coins often fade fast, PEPU could potentially establish longevity through utility.

Visit the Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) presale

2. Crypto All-Stars (STARS)

Crypto All-Stars (STARS) is a new favourite among altcoin investors. At the heart of the project’s growing popularity is an ambitious platform called MemeVault.

It is designed to be a hub for meme-coin passive income. The idea is refreshingly simple. Meme-coin investors can deposit their tokens in MemeVault. The platform rewards them with passive income during the holding period.

It brings some much-needed utility to the meme-coin market. Rewards are issued in $STARS, the platform’s native token. As the reward and payment currency of MemeVault, $STARS is directly tied to the pulse of the meme coin market.

The official MemeVault launch is scheduled for the third phase of the project. However, early $STARS holders are eligible for passive rewards right from the presale phase.

Crypto All-Stars’ APY structure is set to decline over time, encouraging early adopters with the highest returns. Once MemeVault is fully live, it’ll support passive earnings from a range of popular meme coins.
80_Embed 2Spotlight WireMemeVault is built with the ERC-1155 standard making it compatible across multiple chains and tokens. While Ethereum has been a top destination for meme coins, more blockchains are growing popular now.

Thanks to its cross-chain compatibility, MemeVault can support tokens on these up-and-coming blockchains. It boosts variety and reach. Fancy blockchain labels have a strong appeal in the meme world, as the success of BRETT, MEW, and WIF shows.

As unpredictable as meme coins are, they are highly popular in this bull cycle. Crypto All-Stars aims to bring more sustainability to the market through passive rewards. It could come as a relief to avid meme-coin investors who jump from one passive income platform to the other.

So far, the Crypto All-Stars presale has raised $4.5 million. It supports purchases in both fiat and cryptocurrencies.

Visit the Crypto All-Stars ($STARS) presale

3. Flockerz (FLOCK)

Another altcoin to keep an eye on for 2025 is Flockerz (FLOCK). The bird-themed meme coin is all about building an engaged and empowered community.

While most meme coins thrive on short-term hype, Flockerz takes a different path. It is launching a vote-to-earn system that prioritises its community.

Referred to as the flock, the community is in control of decision-making here. They shape the future of the token through decentralised governance. Flockerz aims to give every holder a voice. In exchange, they can earn rewards in FLOCK tokens.
80_Embed 3Spotlight WireThe FlockTopia DAO could establish transparency and reduce the risks of centralisation that meme coins often face. Centralised control can be dangerous, as we saw with the $15 million theft in the Pepe ecosystem last year.

Flockerz aims to tackle these pitfalls by putting power into the hands of its community. With its vote-to-earn model, this project has caught the attention of channels like Cryptonews
The tokenomics is designed to reward its community. 25% of the total supply is dedicated to reward holders with passive income. It could incentivise loyal followers and add long-term stability to the coin.

The mechanisms can potentially nurture an invested community. They are not just shouting on social media, but contributing to the project’s development.

Already, Flockerz has raised over $2.5 million in its presale. 20% of the total supply goes to early investors through the presale. It allows smaller investors to become a part of the project at a lower cost.

Flockerz challenges the traditional crypto model by putting the community first. For those looking to explore altcoins with community engagement and decentralised control, Flockerz is one to watch.

Visit the Flockerz ($FLOCK) presale

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