The meme coin world is buzzing again. Shiba Inu has rolled out a new partnership with Chainlink that introduces a cross-chain burn feature for SHIB, but despite the excitement, many eyes remain firmly on Little Pepe. With its presale now in stage 12 at $0.0021 and early investors already sitting on gains of 110%, LILPEPE still holds the crown as the best meme coin to buy today. What makes this even more interesting is the projection that LILPEPE could climb over 4,200% in September, a staggering possibility that sets it apart in a crowded meme coin market. Shiba Inu (SHIB) Teams Up With Chainlink (LINK) For A Cross-Chain Burn Shiba Inu’s latest move has been integrating with Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. This means it will trigger a burn on the Ethereum chain whenever SHIB is transferred across blockchains, such as from Ethereum to Solana or Base. The idea is to slowly reduce the massive circulating supply of SHIB while keeping its network rooted in Ethereum. But the data tells a more complicated story. Daily burn activity has dropped by nearly 99.8% with some days seeing fewer than 70,000 SHIB burned. That is a tiny fraction compared to the massive supply that still exists. Even though there have been occasional spikes, such as a day when 3.77 million SHIB were destroyed, the consistency of these burns remains a big question. According to writing, SHIB trades around $0.00001211 according to CoinMarketCap. Despite the new tech, price performance has stayed relatively muted compared to the buzz around it. SHIB price chart | Source: CoinMarketCap Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Keeps Climbing In Its Presale While SHIB looks for ways to control supply through burns, Little Pepe is showing what investor momentum looks like in real time. The presale has already raised over $22.5 million and moved into stage 12 with tokens priced at $0.0021. This marks a rise of 110% from the first stage, when tokens were sold at $0.0010. Stage 11 wrapped up successfully after selling out early, showing just how much demand there is for this token. Over 14.3 billion tokens have already been sold, and the pace suggests that later stages may close just as fast. Since the presale has 19 stages, buyers at the current stage still have a chance to secure tokens before the listing price of $0.0030. That means investors today can still look at around 42% gain potential before the token even launches. Why LILPEPE Stands Out Beyond Just Memes LILPEPE continues to gain traction as both a meme coin and a project with infrastructure. It operates on its own Layer 2 chain, designed to facilitate faster and more cost-effective transactions. It also features anti-bot technology to protect traders and even has a Launchpad that will allow new meme coins to be created within its ecosystem. Security and transparency have also boosted its profile. LILPEPE has been listed on CoinMarketCap and successfully audited by Certik, giving it credibility that many meme tokens lack. That extra layer of trust goes a long way in a world where scams are common. Community energy adds another spark. LILPEPE saw a surge in ChatGPT 5 memecoin question volume between June and August, surpassing interest in Dogecoin, PEPE, and SHIB. Final Thoughts Shiba Inu’s Chainlink partnership may bring a creative new way to burn SHIB, but the reality is that its impact is yet to be seen in any significant way. Burns remain inconsistent, and price growth has been underwhelming despite the upgrade. Meanwhile, Little Pepe shows what strong community support, real DeFi infrastructure, and clever presale mechanics can achieve. With $22.5 million already raised, a current price of $0.0021, and 110% gains for early backers, the project has proven itself quickly. Investors today still have a chance at 42% upside before launch, and analysts believe LILPEPE could see gains above 4,200% once it goes live. For anyone looking at the meme coin market right now, LILPEPE feels like the more innovative and more exciting play. For more information about Little Pepe (LILPEPE) visit the links below: Website: https://littlepepe.com Whitepaper: https://littlepepe.com/whitepaper.pdf Telegram: https://t.me/littlepepetoken Twitter/X: https://x.com/littlepepetoken (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI