Solana memecoin MEW partners with LOCUS animation studio to create new 3D animated series

$MEW, a cat-themed token on the Solana blockchain, partners with animation studio LOCUS to create a new 3D animated series.

$MEW is the first worldwide entertainment brand and retail product line started by a memecoin community.

LOCUS produces 3D animations and TV series primarily in the Korean market.

After raising about $17.5 million in investments in their pre-IPO process last year, LOCUS is set to IPO early next year, with a focus on expanding internationally.

$MEW aims to become the highest viewed and most recognized memecoin among fans in a worldwide audience.

By expanding its digital media presence with LOCUS’s 3D animation, $MEW can begin to capture the attention of film and TV audiences.

More about $MEW

Cat in a dogs world ($MEW) is a Solana memecoin $MEW first gained attention by airdropping tokens to BONK, WIF, and Solana Saga 2 mobile phone holders when it launched in March 2024.

As the first cat token to break past an all time high of $900 million marketcap, $MEW quickly gained popularity among memecoin traders, marking the beginning of a new era for cat coins, which had previously been dominated by dog-themed coins.

As a memecoin, $MEW stands out and is well-recognized in mainstream awareness using digital media.

Combining memes and pop culture, $MEW produces new art, apparel, and entertainment products based on its character IP.

About Locus

LOCUS has produced well-established IPs like Red Shoes and Yumi’s Cells, both popular in Korea, and their cinematic releases have also reached 128 countries worldwide.

Working with $MEW is an extension of LOCUS’s expertise in creating beloved icons with cultural relevance.

This new partnership brings $MEW IP to the masses by combining best-in-class animation with a grassroots Solana-powered community.

Leo Kangsan Kim, Head of the DX Business Division at LOCUS, said:

Building on our accumulated expertise in story creation and animation production, LOCUS aims to rapidly expand into branded content production and the IP digital asset business. This collaboration with $MEW marks the beginning of LOCUS’s journey into the Web3 market, offering significant opportunities for future business ventures.

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