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In a dramatic turn of events, the meme coin Resistance Dog (REDO) has seen a meteoric rise in its market value, driven by its recent adoption as the official avatar for Toncoin.
This development comes amid a backdrop of political and legal turmoil involving Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram and a key figure behind the Ton blockchain who was arrested in Paris, France.
Why Toncoin adopted the Resistance Dog avatar
The decision to replace Toncoin’s previous logo with the ‘Resistance Dog’ avatar is in support of the “DigitalResistance” movement that is part of a broader movement supporting Durov’s cause of seeking to address issues of digital freedom and resistance against perceived injustices.
Durov was detained during a cybercrime probe related to accusations of inadequate collaboration with law enforcement on content moderation issues.
Toncoin developers updated the Toncoin logo across various community channels, including the official Telegram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts with Resistance Dog’s the white cartoon dog with a hood avatar, marking a significant branding shift.
REDO price surged from $0.35 to over $0.89
The immediate impact of this avatar adoption was a dramatic price increase for the ‘Resistance Dog’ token.
The price of REDO surged from $0.35 to over $0.89 within a single day, marking a 140% increase.
At press time, the token had stabilized at around $0.66, with the market cap reaching $66.65 million, despite a 31% decline in the 24-hour trading volume.
Resistance Dog price chartThis price movement highlights the significant influence that symbolic gestures and high-profile endorsements can have on the cryptocurrency market.
REDO token listed on three major exchanges
In addition to the logo change, REDO also got listed on three major crypto exchanges: KuCoin, Gate.io, and MEXC, further fueling the price rally.
The meme coin’s growing presence on these platforms has attracted a larger investor base, adding to the excitement surrounding its future potential.
There is also speculation that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, could be the next to list REDO, which could potentially drive the token’s price even higher.
The convergence of these factors — the symbolic adoption of the ‘Resistance Dog’ avatar, Durov’s high-profile arrest, and strategic exchange listings — has created a perfect storm of market momentum for REDO.
As the situation continues to evolve, the future of Resistance Dog (REDO) and its role within the Ton ecosystem remains a topic of keen interest for investors and enthusiasts alike.
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