Pump.Fun Achieves Record $5.3 Million in Daily Fees Amid Token Creation Surge

Pump.Fun Sets New Record with $5.3 Million in Daily Fees

In a remarkable achievement, the token generator Pump.Fun has amassed an astonishing $5.3 million in daily fees, marking a lifetime high and positioning itself as the top-grossing platform in the cryptocurrency market. This success puts Pump.Fun ahead of more established protocols and even entire blockchains. Following closely behind is Ethereum’s staking application, Lido, which generated a comparatively modest $2.3 million in fees. Other major blockchains, including Ethereum, Tron, and Solana, each earned less than $1.3 million, according to data tracked by DefiLlama.

Pump.Fun allows users to create their own tokens for approximately $2 worth of Solana’s SOL. Users can customize their tokens by selecting the number of tokens, a thematic concept, and a meme image to accompany their creation. Once a token’s market capitalization reaches $69,000, a portion of its liquidity is transferred to the Solana-based exchange Raydium, where it is subsequently burned.

In a recent update, developers eliminated the initial $2 issuance fee, igniting a frenzy of token creation akin to a digital fireworks display. As of Wednesday, this fee is now covered by the first buyer—typically a trading bot or an automated service—of any newly created token on Pump.Fun. Creators also stand to gain 0.5 SOL if their coin successfully navigates its bonding curve and secures a listing on Raydium.

On Tuesday alone, over 10,000 tokens were generated within a mere three-hour window, skyrocketing Pump.Fun’s revenues to an impressive $5 million—a significant leap from under $900,000 just days prior. This surge was directly attributed to the removal of the creator fees.

Despite the platform’s rapid growth, market observers have voiced their concerns regarding the implications of these changes. One user, @anon_rip, lamented on X, “Nobody is having fun anymore besides the Pump.Fun team raking in fees. How is this a good thing anymore?” Another user, @Vertwashere, expressed frustration, stating, “Not entertaining watching things go to zero in seconds,” referring to the swift creation of new tokens that often plummet in value shortly after initial trading activity. Similarly, @CookerFlips added, “Nobody is entertained but your team and your pockets.”

As reported by CoinDesk, the rapid token creation facilitated by Pump.Fun has likely resulted in tens of thousands of tokens being issued since its launch in March. However, it is worth noting that only a select few have managed to surpass the $10 million mark in market capitalization.