💅 WTF Are the Cardano Girls — And Why Is Crypto Finally Getting Hot?
On March 25th, 2024, crypto Twitter met its match: “Cardano Girls” dropped, and nothing has been the same since. What began as a playful, tongue-in-cheek TikTok-style video featuring a lineup of stunning, talented, and fearless Cardano women turned into a full-blown cultural movement — and a wake-up call to the rest of Web3.
Led by UK-based Lily Brodi (43, single, whale-only dater, prefers 6ft+ with a short life expectancy — we’re not making this up), the video blasted through 1.5 million views, hundreds of reposts, and an actual quote from Charles Hoskinson, affectionately known in the video as “Cattle Daddy.”
👑 The Crypto Queens Behind the Movement
The Cardano Girls project brought together some of the most beloved creators in the ecosystem, including:
- @Cryptofly777
- @cNFTfART
- @moonbeamr_art
- @s0ggy_buns
- @kpetric2017
- Lenna from Clay Nation
- @LaPetiteADA
- @Sunscreen_cake
- @ceejifi
- @allyillustrated
🔥 Why This Blew Up
- 📈 It was real — not corporate, not polished, just authentic, hilarious, and empowering.
- 🎯 It hit a nerve — both in and outside Cardano. Even critics couldn’t stop commenting.
- 🌍 It united a community that often feels fragmented and overly technical.
- 📊 It worked — $ADA saw a price bump, and platforms like JPG Store gave the video a nod.
Digital artist Atreyu said it best: “This is really what Cardano needs. Something fresh that stirs the pot.” And honestly? He’s not wrong.
💬 Wait, Wasn’t There Backlash?
Yep. Of course there was. Some dudes called it “cringe,” “embarrassing,” and “anti-women” (???).But Lily clapped back with grace Share on X — reminding critics that embracing warmth, humor, and humanity in crypto doesn’t make you less technical. It makes you accessible.
The real issue? Cardano’s always struggled with mainstream appeal. As Lily pointed out, the network often repels new users with dense jargon, overly serious vibes, and a lack of light-hearted onboarding. So the Cardano Girls hit different — and that’s exactly why it worked.
👯♀️ Beyond the Meme: Why This Matters
This isn’t just about a viral video. It’s about women claiming space in an ecosystem that’s still 70% male. According to CoinCover, crypto ownership among women rose from 18% in 2023 to 29% in early 2024. That’s massive. And movements like Cardano Girls are helping to drive that growth.
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🏁 TL;DR for the TikTok Degens
Cardano Girls = the viral alpha drop of 2024 It’s hot. It’s funny. It’s got Charles in a cowboy hat. And most of all? It gave Cardano its swagger back. Share on X
💫 Final Vibe Check
Cardano doesn’t need another infographic. It needs vibes — and the Girls brought them. Long live crypto queens, and long live community-powered marketing. 💃 Share on X
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📽️ Watch the Viral Video
Cardano Girls 🌶️🌶️🌶️
@IOHK_Charles we found your cattle girls 🤠
— Lily Brodi (@lilybrodi) March 25, 2024
💬 Are YOU a Cardano Girl?
If you’re a proud Cardano Girl, drop your X handle link in the comments below so the community can follow and hype you up! Let’s grow this sisterhood and keep the chain spicy 🔥