Deepseek AI predicts that low-cap meme tokens could dominate October’s breakout narrative, with Pepenode and Maxi Doge named as potential top gainers.
The AI model’s forecast follows a surge in speculative activity across presales and micro-cap listings, as traders pivot from stagnant majors to high-risk, high-reward bets.
As Layer 1 ecosystems slow and ETF hype fades, Deepseek’s dataset signals a steep rotation into degen coins with strong branding, early-stage tokenomics, and viral narratives – especially those with upcoming price milestones.
Pepenode Price Action Surges 32% in a Week
The price of Pepenode (PEPENODE) has climbed +32.3% in the last 7 days, outperforming most peers in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Trading between $0.0000003005 and $0.0000003092, the token is showing signs of tight consolidation after a sharp leg up on September 18.
Market cap currently sits at $128,874, with a fully diluted valuation matching that figure due to its max supply of 420,690,000,000 tokens. Trading volume remains thin – just $64.95 in the past 24 hours – but that hasn’t stopped early buyers from holding through volatility.
While daily volume is down -71.40%, the price has held steady, suggesting a low-float, high-retention environment.
Deepseek AI’s analysis shows a similar footprint to early Dogecoin surges in 2021 – tight supply, rapid presale conversion, and a niche narrative.
Meme Traders Ditch Pi and SHIB for Smaller Bets
Recent shifts in wallet activity show meme-focused investors exiting Pi Network, Shiba Inu, and even DOGE in favor of more speculative positions.
On-chain volume across smaller meme tokens has climbed over 19% week-over-week, while top-100 meme coins lost momentum.
Deepseek AI’s model notes that retail sentiment is clustering around tokens with embedded gamification or staking – both present in Pepenode and Maxi Doge.
Mentions of “next 100x meme coin” are up sharply on X (Twitter), Telegram groups, and Reddit.
You never know where you'll find your next node! ⛏
Better mine it until it's dry! ?https://t.co/FaKIaBoHfa pic.twitter.com/tGCUB5WLPi
— PEPENODE (@pepenode_io) September 23, 2025
Among the tokens trending across all three platforms, Pepenode has gained the most traction post-launch, while Maxi Doge leads presale mentions.
Pepenode: Deflation, Mining, and Viral Mechanics
Pepenode is a mine-to-earn meme coin built around a virtual server economy. Users buy $PEPENODE to upgrade their in-game node, mine coins, and earn leaderboard rewards.
With each upgrade, over 70% of tokens are burned, creating strong deflationary pressure and long-term scarcity.
Currently priced at just $0.0010702, Pepenode’s presale is approaching its next price increase, with only 1 day and 1 hour left to buy before the cost jumps.
Over $1.39M has been raised, and the projected APY for early stakers is +956% – a number that’s driving urgency among speculators.
As of now, Pepenode ranks among the top trending presales across Coinsult-audited projects. Its gameplay loop is also drawing comparisons to FarcToin and other Solana-native meme games – except Pepenode runs on Ethereum, offering broader reach and DeFi compatibility.
Maxi Doge Eyes October Finale with 1000x Potential
The other token identified by Deepseek AI is Maxi Doge (MAXI) – a meme coin blending high-leverage trading culture with over-the-top branding.
Described as “DOGE on steroids,” Maxi Doge swaps the cute mascot for a shredded cartoon alpha dog, tapping directly into Gen Z humor and crypto irony.
The project is currently in Stage 23 of a 50-stage presale, with a live token price of $0.0002585 – up from its original launch price of $0.00025.
Over $2.44M has already been raised, and the price is scheduled to hit $0.0002745 by the final stage.
Key features include:
1,000× leverage meme trading built into its ecosystem
Community contests and staking pools with daily APY rewards
25% of tokens allocated to long-term partnerships and future exchange listings
Maxi Doge also benefits from a well-developed four-phase roadmap, including its own meme-based narratives, staking bonuses, and event-driven releases like “Maxi Doge wakes up” and “asks Mum for marketing funds.”
This self-aware tone has resonated with meme coin veterans, particularly those burned by overly serious roadmaps.
