PumpFun, the decentralised exchange from Pump.fun, announced it will give half of its trading fees back to meme coin creators.
The platform will pay out 0.05% of all trading volume in SOL tokens. Creators can claim their share anytime by connecting the wallet they used to launch their coin.
How It Works for Token Makers?
Under the new system, each time someone trades a token on PumpSwap, five out of every ten thousand SOL from that trade goes to the token’s creator. If a token sees ten million dollars in volume, the creator will earn five thousand dollars in SOL.
This happens on the chain in real time. Token creators simply log in to their Pump.fun profile and redeem the SOL they have earned.
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Eligibility and Timing
Creators qualify for the revenue share if their token is still new, still tied to the bonding curve, or has moved on to PumpSwap. The feature went live on May 12 and applies to all qualifying tokens from that date forward.
Until now, memecoin creators could only make money when they first sold their tokens. That led some to pull liquidity soon after launch, leaving traders with worthless coins. Pump.fun has seen many of these so-called rug pulls.
Anyone can launch a token on the platform, even a teenager. One 13-year-old has already run off with funds from two projects. By letting creators earn as long as their coin trades, PumpFun hopes to reward long-term commitment over quick exits.
Live Streaming Returns
In a related update, PumpFun also brought back its live streaming service. The tool lets users watch launches as they happen. Only 5% of the user base could access it at first, the company said. This careful rollout may help the team fix bugs before a wider launch.
With revenue sharing and live streams, Pump.fun aims to stand out in the crowded Solana ecosystem. The feature sets it apart from other Solana exchanges, like Raydium.
Many DeFi platforms share fees with liquidity providers, but few give back to token creators. This new model may help Pump.fun draw more traders and more coins to its launchpad.
What Creators Gain?
Creators now have an ongoing way to earn. That could lead them to keep building their projects. They might add new features or boost marketing. With extra funds coming in from trading fees, they can invest more in their communities.
PumpFun’s move is a bold play for creator loyalty. If it works, the platform could see more tokens stay active and more traders trust new launches. Other decentralised exchanges may quickly adopt similar models to keep up.
Combined with its revived live streams, PumpFun aims to win both token creators and traders. Time will tell if this approach reshapes how DeFi platforms launch and support new memecoins.
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