Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor has ventured into the world of cryptocurrency by launching a memecoin called ‘REAL’. The token launch occurred on April 5th in collaboration with the Real World Gaming DAO, utilizing a sealed-bid auction to combat potential market manipulation. This approach aims to prevent malicious actors from attempting to manipulate the token price or seize control. The auction will run from April 5th to 6th. In an official statement shared with Cointelegraph, McGregor stated: “This is not some celebrity-endorsed bullshit token, it’s a REAL game changer that will change the crypto ecosystem as well as make REAL change in the world. The sealed-bid auction is the new way of launching a token to prevent rug pulls and snipers.”. “We are showing the world how it is done with integrity”, McGregor added. The launch comes on the heels of the recent surge in memecoin interest, inspired by President Trump’s own ‘TRUMP’ token. However, traders continue to actively seek out new opportunities within this market, keeping it dynamic and evolving.