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Derivative.

A copycat token, meme or project built from an already-successful concept.

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What does Derivative mean?

In meme markets, derivative often means a new launch borrowing the name, character, style or narrative of a token that already proved demand.

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How people use it

Used broadly across degen and internet culture.

EXAMPLE“The original ran, then fifty derivatives launched behind it.”
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