I have noticed that most early meme coin narratives still start inside Telegram communities before reaching wider platforms.
Recently published a Medium article that looks at how meme coin Telegram groups shape trends, community sentiment, and early visibility in 2026.
It also covers:
why Telegram remains dominant for meme coin discussions
how community-driven hype forms around new projects
the difference between curated groups and pure promotion channels
Here is the article for anyone interested:
https://icospeaks.medium.com/meme-coin-telegram-groups-how-crypto-communities-shape-trends-in-2026-4205e8ee0b8eCurious to hear whether others here rely on Telegram mainly for discovery, discussion, or just keeping track of market sentiment.