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In April 2025, the Meme token RFC on the Solana chain experienced a phenomenal surge. The price soared to US$0.199 in a short period of time, and the market value exceeded US$100 million. The rally was driven by a complex network of capital, including the sophisticated operations of multiple associated addresses and market makers. Musk’s social interaction and Solana ecosystem support further boosted RFC’s market popularity. However, the whale's manipulation and highly concentrated chip distribution expose the market to huge risks, which may lead to violent price fluctuations. The RFC incident revealed the contradiction between community governance and institutional trading in the encryption market.

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