A teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me.
Teen YouTuber raises over $1 million for meme trading app.
Justin Jin, a 19-year-old Minecraft YouTuber, has successfully raised over $1.2 million for his startup Giggles, a meme prediction market that blends elements of trading apps and social media. Initially conceived as a joke, the app has gained significant traction, attracting 450,000 users during its invite-only beta phase, and aims to engage users through a unique combination of meme trading and social interaction.
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Giggles raised $1,234,567 in funding led by 1k(x).
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The app has garnered 450,000 sign-ups during its invite-only beta phase.
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Giggles combines meme trading with social media elements, aiming for high user engagement.
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