The cryptocurrency ecosystem has reached a significant milestone, with total funding surpassing $100 billion. This impressive figure highlights the massive investment pouring into the sector since its inception. According to data from DefiLlama, crypto projects have raised a staggering $101.36 billion across 5,287 funding rounds since 2014.

The largest single funding event involved EOS, which raised $4.2 billion in an initial coin offering (ICO) in June 2018. Other notable funding rounds include Luna Foundation Guard's $1 billion strategic private sale in February 2022 and NYDIG's $1 billion private equity round in December 2021.

This year's monthly funding peak occurred in March, with $1.019 billion in funding, coinciding with Bitcoin's new all-time high above $73,000. However, monthly funding has decreased since the March peak, amid the broader downward trend in the market.

In the midst of this funding landscape, meme coins have emerged as a significant force. Sealana, a Solana-based meme coin, has raised over $4 million in its presale and is anticipated to perform strongly after its launch on exchanges. Other notable meme coins include Dogwifhat, Beercoin, and Mother Iggy, which have seen significant gains in recent months.

The Solana ecosystem has become a hub for meme coins, with a valuation of $7.6 billion. The growth of Solana and its meme coins is expected to continue, with BlackRock reportedly applying for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). This could provide Wall Street's traditional finance players with seamless access to SOL, likely skyrocketing its liquidity and benefiting its ecosystem tokens.

As the crypto funding landscape continues to evolve, it is clear that meme coins have become a significant part of the ecosystem. With their humorous and often irreverent approach to cryptocurrency, meme coins have captured the attention of investors and traders alike. As the market continues to grow and mature, it will be interesting to see how meme coins fit into the broader cryptocurrency landscape.