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Token $MIRROR: between Black Mirror and crypto-illusions
In September 2025, a familiar drama unfolded in the crypto market again: the token $MIRROR, inspired by the cult Netflix series 'Black Mirror', made a rapid leap — and almost immediately began to lose ground. This dynamic resembles classic 'pump-and-dump' scenarios, which have become a sad feature of many meme-assets and projects tied to popular media franchises.
The project is built on the multi-chain protocol KOR, supporting blockchains such as Avalanche and Solana, and backed by Animoca Brands — one of the most active investors in the gaming and metaverse asset sector.
With a current market capitalization of $6.03 million and a potential full valuation of $62.5 million, enthusiasts claim that MIRROR is significantly undervalued. Some even predict a 10,000% increase, citing the history of Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, which soared thanks to memes and public hype.
Token holders can participate in the co-creation of new episodes of 'Black Mirror', gain access to exclusive streams, and personal coaching.
10% of the tokens were distributed for free among 400,000 early participants — this strategy resembles airdrops from projects like Uniswap or Arbitrum, which used token distribution for rapid community growth.
The initiative gained support from an official mention in the 'Black Mirror' X-account (over 235,000 subscribers), as well as the participation of Tony Hawk — a skateboarding legend and unexpected Web3 enthusiast — in the Coinbase Base Builder show, which added credibility to the project in the eyes of retailers.
Today, years after the 'crypto winter' and the collapse of FTX, investors have become more cautious. However, projects associated with well-known brands still generate hype — especially if they promise not just investments, but an 'immersive experience'.
It is important to remember: even licensed tokens are not immune to volatility. For example, the commodity token Atari (ATRI), despite the brand's history, failed to maintain market interest. And Warner Bros.' transformation into Web3 with the Looney Tunes NFT collection also did not lead to sustainable growth.
It is still too early to say whether MIRROR will become a new cult project or another 'mirror' illusion. But one thing is clear: in the world of cryptocurrencies, where reality often borders on dystopia, every new token is not just an investment, but an experiment on trust.
Debut with a domino effect
On September 8, the Black Mirror Experience token (MIRROR), created with the participation of Banijay Entertainment and the Web3 studio Pixelynx, appeared on major exchanges — including Kraken and Gate.io. Its starting price around $0.0459 quickly doubled, reaching $0.0849, but just 24 hours later, it fell by 17% to $0.06408.The project is built on the multi-chain protocol KOR, supporting blockchains such as Avalanche and Solana, and backed by Animoca Brands — one of the most active investors in the gaming and metaverse asset sector.
With a current market capitalization of $6.03 million and a potential full valuation of $62.5 million, enthusiasts claim that MIRROR is significantly undervalued. Some even predict a 10,000% increase, citing the history of Dogecoin or Shiba Inu, which soared thanks to memes and public hype.
What lies behind the 'mirror'?
The heart of the ecosystem is the AI assistant Airis, which, according to the developers' concept, analyzes users' digital footprints: their behavior on social media, online activity, even communication style. Based on this data, a personalized 'reputation profile' is formed, which determines access to premium content, satirical plots, and rewards.Token holders can participate in the co-creation of new episodes of 'Black Mirror', gain access to exclusive streams, and personal coaching.
10% of the tokens were distributed for free among 400,000 early participants — this strategy resembles airdrops from projects like Uniswap or Arbitrum, which used token distribution for rapid community growth.
The initiative gained support from an official mention in the 'Black Mirror' X-account (over 235,000 subscribers), as well as the participation of Tony Hawk — a skateboarding legend and unexpected Web3 enthusiast — in the Coinbase Base Builder show, which added credibility to the project in the eyes of retailers.
History repeating itself?
Despite the loud name and technological wrapper, MIRROR faces the same challenges as dozens of other 'media tokens'. Let's remember the Squid Game Token — in 2021, it soared to $2,861, with a total capitalization of $180 million, but collapsed within hours due to the lack of a withdrawal mechanism and clear signs of fraud.Today, years after the 'crypto winter' and the collapse of FTX, investors have become more cautious. However, projects associated with well-known brands still generate hype — especially if they promise not just investments, but an 'immersive experience'.
It is important to remember: even licensed tokens are not immune to volatility. For example, the commodity token Atari (ATRI), despite the brand's history, failed to maintain market interest. And Warner Bros.' transformation into Web3 with the Looney Tunes NFT collection also did not lead to sustainable growth.
Conclusion: mirror or illusion?
MIRROR is not just a crypto asset, but an attempt to merge pop culture, AI, and decentralized technologies into a single narrative. But as practice shows — from BitConnect to TerraUSD — even the most convincing stories do not replace a transparent economy and a sustainable governance model.It is still too early to say whether MIRROR will become a new cult project or another 'mirror' illusion. But one thing is clear: in the world of cryptocurrencies, where reality often borders on dystopia, every new token is not just an investment, but an experiment on trust.