Neiro is a community-driven Ethereum meme coin based on Neiro, a Shiba Inu reportedly owned by Atsuko Sato — the owner of Kabosu, the Shiba Inu that became the original Doge meme. When Kabosu (Doge) passed away in May 2024, Atsuko Sato revealed she had adopted a new Shiba Inu named Neiro, spawning essentially immediate meme coin launches.
Background
The Neiro coin story follows the pattern established by Dogecoin and Shiba Inu:
- A real dog becomes culturally viral
- Community launches a token in tribute
- Multiple competing “Neiro” tokens launched (Ethereum vs. Solana versions)
- The Ethereum version (NEIRO) gained the most traction after Binance listed it
Multiple Neiro Tokens
Like many meme coins, the Neiro name spawned competing tokens:
- NEIRO (Ethereum) — the larger cap version, listed on Binance
- Neiro (Solana) — competing SPL token
The Ethereum NEIRO is the primary reference when “NEIRO” is discussed in listings.
Social Media Sentiment
Neiro is a purely speculative meme coin with no utility beyond community. On X/Twitter, it is discussed in meme coin communities alongside DOGE, SHIB, PEPE, and FLOKI. The Binance listing in late 2024 was the main price catalyst. Community activity mirrors typical meme coin cycles: launch hype → Binance listing rally → consolidation.
Last updated: 2026-04
Related Terms
Sources
- CoinGecko — Neiro (Ethereum) — token data.