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Welcome to the wild world of Pump.fun, the Solana launchpad that’s been dominating the network like a true alpha. Over the past two days, Pump.fun has been flexing hard, accounting for a jaw-dropping 70% of all token launches on Solana. That’s right, this launchpad isn’t just a player; it’s the whole game.
And it’s not just a weekend thing. Saturday’s 71.1% and Sunday’s 69.5% token creation rates are the highest since Pump.fun hit pause on its infamous livestreaming feature back in November (more on that later).
Solana + Pump.fun = Meme Coin Heaven
Solana (SOL) has been riding the meme wave, climbing 12% in the past week. A big chunk of that hype comes courtesy of Pump.fun, the one-stop shop for token creation, trading, and degen antics. Over 5.5 million tokens have been minted on the platform since its launch.
What’s the secret sauce? Pump.fun makes it ridiculously easy to create a token—no PhD in coding or a fat wallet required. In just minutes, users can whip up a meme coin, slap a funny name on it, and let the magic happen. That ease of access has made Pump.fun the launchpad of choice for Solana’s meme coin enthusiasts.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
For some perspective, Pump.fun launched over 45,000 tokens in the past 24 hours alone. Compare that to Moonshot, a rival launchpad from DEXScreener, which struggles to hit 1,000 tokens a day. Nice try, Moonshot, but you’re playing in Pump.fun’s shadow.
In January, Pump.fun has powered 56.2% of all transactions on Solana’s decentralized exchanges. And here’s the kicker: only 1.21% of its tokens actually get listed on DEXs. Yep, the majority of these tokens are more about vibes than viability.
Livestream Mayhem: When Pump.fun Went Full Degen
If you’re wondering how Pump.fun rose to power, let’s talk about its livestream era. A time when degens ruled supreme. Back in November, Pump.fun’s livestream feature let users earn crypto by performing stunts on camera. Think: shooting guns, faking their own deaths, and (yes, really) beheading chickens. It was chaos, it was viral, and it pushed Pump.fun’s dominance to an all-time high of 75.5%.
Read Also: The Most Insane Pump.fun Livestreams
But the internet has its limits, and Pump.fun had to pull the plug after things got too spicy. Even without livestreams, the platform didn’t lose much steam. Its dominance dipped to 53% in December but quickly climbed back to over 70% by the end of the month.
AI Joins the Party
Now, Pump.fun is evolving beyond its degen roots and embracing the rise of artificial intelligence. AI agents have started using the platform to create tokens as part of their branding and fundraising strategies. This fusion of degens and AI is giving Pump.fun a fresh edge and keeping it at the center of Solana’s ecosystem.
Read Also: How to Launch a Meme Coin on Pump.fun
Big Revenue, Bigger Impact
If you thought Pump.fun was just for memes, think again. The platform has raked in $79.94 million in monthly revenue, according to DefiLlama. That’s more than heavyweights like Tron (TRX) and even Bitcoin (BTC). Not bad for a launchpad that started as a playground for internet chaos.
The Bottom Line
Pump.fun isn’t just dominating Solana; it’s redefining what a token launchpad can be. Whether it’s meme coins, AI tokens, or pure degeneracy, Pump.fun is the heartbeat of Solana’s token economy.
