What's your opinion on this? Do you think the "meme" coins craze will move the industry away from being a utilitarian one to a speculative one?
Nothing stops the industry from being utility based and at the same time a speculative one. In fact, from all indications this industry has been more of a speculative one than utilitarian if we must follow facts as they're. Investors are coming into this space because of what ROI their capital will afford them within a specified or expected time range. Anyone who tells you they're only in this industry purely for its utility and not for the profit isn't being truthful.
Will the hype last forever?
I really don't know and I ain't sure anyone can confidently tell you that but I just wish it lasts forever. I like the excitement memes are causing in this space.
Do you think crypto will do fine with "meme" coins in the way?
The industry is already doing well with it. Whatever congestion in the Blockchain we see now will subside when the bull season is over.