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Pump.fun, a meme coin creation platform on the Solana blockchain, has reached a major milestone, surpassing $100 million in total revenue. Making SOLANA the main blockchain for scam coins and tokens.
This achievement comes amid intense competition from copycats and ongoing criticism from the crypto community. According to Dune Analytics, Pump.fun has launched nearly 2 million tokens, driving its revenue past the $100 million mark. The platform, which debuted on Solana in January 2024, gained momentum with the integration of Blast after its mainnet launch in February.
The surge in meme coin activity across the crypto industry this year has fueled Pump.fun’s growth. The platform’s success is largely due to its user-friendly design, enabling people without technical skills to create meme coins quickly and affordably. This simplicity has attracted casual crypto enthusiasts and influencers who prefer to avoid working with development teams.
However, Pump.fun’s rise has inspired imitators on other blockchains, such as SunPump on the Tron network. Recently, SunPump has gained traction, drawing attention with aggressive marketing strategies led by Justin Sun.
On-chain data indicates that SunPump has started to erode Pump.fun’s market share. In the past week, SunPump accounted for almost half of Pump.fun’s token launches and represented up to 40% of meme coin trading volume on its busiest days.
Despite these challenges, Pump.fun still benefits from its first-mover advantage and has been recognized as a “disruptive innovation” by some in the industry.
The rapid success of meme coin platforms like Pump.fun has sparked mixed reactions. Critics warn that many tokens launched on these platforms are scams, leading to financial losses for users. On the other hand, supporters applaud the platforms for offering easy-to-use creation tools and responsive customer support.
