Popcat (POPCAT) is a cryptocurrency inspired by the viral meme of a domestic short-haired cat named Oatmeal, known for its humorous "pop" motion of opening and closing its mouth. The meme, which gained traction in October 2020, became widely popular after being used in Instagram music videos, where Oatmeal appeared to be singing. This led to the creation of a game called pp cat.click, launched on December 11, 2020, where users click on Oatmeal’s image to make it pop, contributing to their nation's ranking on a leaderboard. The meme has since expanded into various other games and knock-off versions, including its integration as a nextbot in Roblox’s Evade. The popularity of the meme eventually led to the creation of the POPCAT meme coin on the Solana blockchain, driven by community engagement rather than intrinsic value.