PEPE vs SHIB: Pepe vs Shiba Inu — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Pepe (PEPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Ethereum-based memecoin inspired by the Pepe the Frog meme. Launched fairly with no presale and quickly became one of the largest meme tokens by market cap. Ethereum-based memecoin and ecosystem with its own L2 (Shibarium), DEX (ShibaSwap), and additional tokens. Often called the Dogecoin killer. As of the last data review, PEPE ranks #41 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$3.5B) and SHIB ranks #15 (≈$11B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Pepe (PEPE) | Shiba Inu (SHIB) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #41 | #15 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $3.5B | $11B |
| Category | Memecoin | Memecoin |
| Chain(s) | Ethereum | Ethereum |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Launched | April 2023 | August 2020 |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Decentralized (no single issuer) |
| Total supply | 420,690,000,000,000 | 589,000,000,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 420,690,000,000,000 | 589,000,000,000,000 |
| Max supply | 420,690,000,000,000 | uncapped |
Pepe (PEPE) in brief
- Ethereum-based memecoin inspired by the Pepe the Frog meme. Launched fairly with no presale and quickly became one of the largest meme tokens by market cap.
- Launched April 2023.
- ERC-20 token; trades on Ethereum.
- Max supply: 420,690,000,000,000.
Full profile: Pepe (PEPE) token page.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) in brief
- Ethereum-based memecoin and ecosystem with its own L2 (Shibarium), DEX (ShibaSwap), and additional tokens. Often called the Dogecoin killer.
- Launched August 2020.
- ERC-20 token; trades on Ethereum.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
Full profile: Shiba Inu (SHIB) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- SHIB is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #15 (≈$11B) versus rank #41 (≈$3.5B) for PEPE.
- SHIB is the older asset — launched in 2020, 3 years before PEPE (2023).
- Both live on the same chain footprint: Ethereum.
- PEPE has a fixed max supply of 420,690,000,000,000; SHIB has no supply cap.
- Both are classified as Memecoin assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, PEPE or SHIB?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $11B (rank #15) versus $3.5B (rank #41) for PEPE, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Pepe and Shiba Inu launch?
Pepe launched in April 2023; Shiba Inu launched in August 2020.
Are PEPE and SHIB on the same chain?
Yes — both are on Ethereum.
Does PEPE or SHIB have a fixed supply?
Pepe (PEPE) has a fixed max supply of 420,690,000,000,000. Shiba Inu (SHIB) has no fixed supply cap.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the PEPE and SHIB token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.