Is there no "King of Cockroaches" in the cryptocurrency world that loves to follow trends?

In recent days, a ramen shop in Taiwan, "The Ramen Boy", has sparked online frenzy by offering a limited edition "Oomukade" ramen priced at 1480 Taiwanese dollars. The unique appearance of this creature and its legendary taste have captured the attention of netizens. Can anything not be related to the trend in the cryptocurrency world? Is there no "Oomukade" in that realm?

What is the Giant Isopod?

The Giant Isopod, scientifically known as Bathynomus giganteus, is a unique marine creature that primarily inhabits deep-sea environments in the Atlantic Ocean, especially in colder water temperatures. This organism has various aliases such as giant deep-sea pillbug, giant deep-sea louse, and giant deep-sea woodlouse, all reflecting its habitat and physical characteristics.

Although capturing Giant Isopods is challenging and the market demand is relatively small, they are still considered a delicacy in some regions like Hong Kong and Japan. In fact, the meat of this creature resembles that of crab or lobster, making it a menu item in some restaurants. However, it's worth noting that much of what is consumed in Japan as Giant Isopod is actually another creature called Bathynomus kensai. The sources of Giant Isopods vary, with some even being imported from Namibia in Africa.

According to ramen shops, the Giant Isopods they use are captured near the Dongsha Islands.

Is the crypto community catching on to the "Giant Isopod" trend?

According to research, the Giant Isopod belongs to the order Isopoda, commonly known as the Giant Isopod. There are even related NFTs on the NFT trading market OpenSea.

Obscure NFT Series - Isopod

In August 2021, there was already a super low-popularity NFT series consisting of only 91 NFTs, featuring various isopods. If you want to join the Giant Isopod trend through NFTs, this is an alternative option:

Crypto enthusiasts are already connoisseurs

Ethan Yang, the Taiwan business head of trading institution Matrixport, and "The Ramen Boy" had already tasted the Giant Isopod's flavor back in April this year:

With the recent lack of topics in the cryptocurrency market and the continuing bear market, meme coins, BRC-20, and other narratives are not gaining traction, and community discussions are gradually fading. Looking back at past bear markets, this is a time to slow down and study application trends and technological developments, understanding that the maturation of emerging technologies takes time and practical benefits. "Giant Isopod" is just a satirical, mundane meme, hoping that everyone can endure this long incubation period together.