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CTO.

Community Takeover — when a token community continues after the original developer leaves or loses control.

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What does CTO mean?

In meme coin culture, CTO usually means Community Takeover, not Chief Technology Officer. Holders or community members attempt to continue the token’s branding, social accounts and promotion after the original developer exits, disappears or is pushed aside.

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How people use it

Meme coin communities and launchpad tokens.

EXAMPLE“The dev disappeared, so holders are trying to organize a CTO.”
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