ChatGPT Ghibli Images Break Internet: Meme Coin Explosion Brewing?

American artificial intelligence and research organization OpenAI has made a new update to ChatGPT that has taken the internet by storm.

The new image-generation feature in ChatGPT-4o spurred a viral trend of Studio Ghibli-style portraits.

Social media is flooded with AI-generated anime-style images, and the hype is spreading rapidly.

Now, digital asset enthusiasts are taking notice, leading to speculation about a new wave of meme coins inspired by the trend.

ChatGPT and the Ghibli Trend

The excitement began earlier this month when OpenAI released its newly developed image-generation tool on ChatGPT-4o.

After the announcement, many people immediately realized they could create anime-style portraits mimicking Studio Ghibli.

The Japanese animation studio is famous for My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away.

With everyone jumping on the tool, the images became a new trend. They soon spread across major platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit.

Interestingly, as more people experimented with the tool, notable tech and digital asset community figures joined in.

For example, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman engaged with users sharing their Ghibli-style portraits.

In addition, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also participated, adding to the trend’s momentum. Elon’s post has now generated over 55.9 million impressions on X.

His involvement further fueled speculation, as Musk’s posts have been known to influence online trends, particularly in the crypto space.

Some AI-generated images also closely resembled the iconic animation style, raising concerns about copyright issues.

Many users questioned whether OpenAI had trained its model on Studio Ghibli’s artwork without permission.

While no official statements have been made, the controversy has not slowed the trend’s explosive growth.

Industry Leaders and Crypto Moves

It is worth mentioning that since the trend emerged online, prominent crypto executives and leaders have also participated in the ChatGPT Ghibli trend.

For example, Binance CEO Richard Teng, along with Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz, shared their own AI-generated portraits on their social media pages.

Since sharing their own portraits, it has triggered conversation and speculation in the cryptocurrency community.

Crypto traders quickly took notice, leading to the creation of Ghibli-inspired meme coins.

Reports also show that Binance Alpha listed Ghiblification (GHIBLI) and GhibliCZ (GHIBLI), both launched in response to the viral trend.

Per market update GHIBLI soared to a $20.8 million market capitalization within 19 hours, jumping by 39,010%.

What’s Next for Meme Coins?

Following GHIBLI’s successful market entrance, traders are watching closely for the next meme coin to emerge.

This is because social media trends often fuel potential meme coin investments and projects.

In addition, the growing adoption of Ghibli-style AI images only means that more coins could follow.

Despite the excitement, many crypto experts are now raising concerns about sustainability on the project driven by the trend.

This is because past meme coin frenzies have seen massive spikes followed by sharp declines.

A prominent example is the Libra memecoin scandal that brought about weeks of fragility in the meme market.

Analysts warn that without real utility, these coins may struggle to maintain long-term value.

Some investors have already expressed caution, recalling past cases where hype-driven assets crashed after the initial buzz faded.

While some traders and investors see a strategic investment opportunity with the art, others remain cautious.

Many meme coins rely on viral moments, and their long-term success depends on continued interest.

If the AI-generated Ghibli trend fades, these coins could lose value just as quickly as they gained it.

Still, the intersection of AI-generated art and cryptocurrency projects continues to increase.

A recent example is the MIND of Pepe token that uses blockchain and artificial intelligence to give holders real-time updates on market trends.