Pump.fun Introduces $80 Reward for Tokens that Complete Bonding Curve

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As a seasoned analyst with years of experience navigating the volatile world of cryptocurrencies, I find myself intrigued by Pump.fun’s latest move to incentivize meme coin creators. While the idea of offering 0.5 SOL as a reward for completing a token’s bonding curve is undeniably attractive, I have my reservations about its effectiveness in preventing rug pulls.

At Pump.fun, a fresh incentive is being introduced for meme coin creators. By finishing the “bonding curve” process of their token and launching it on the Raydium DEX, creators will now receive 0.5 SOL (around $80) as part of the platform’s Solana-based token deployment service.

Alongside not charging a launch fee anymore, Pump.fun has waived the initial $2 token cost. Instead, this expense is now passed onto the first purchaser of the token, meaning creators can start issuing new tokens on the platform at no charge.

Today we’re introducing 2 HUGE changes to the pump fun mechanism (in beta)
1) Coin creation is FREE
2) Coin creators receive 0.5 SOL (~$80) when their coin completes its bonding curve
How does it work?
1) Instead of the creator having to pay ~$2 for coin creation, this cost…
— pump.fun (@pumpdotfun) August 9, 2024

Nevertheless, there’s a growing apprehension regarding the efficiency of this novel system in averting rug pulls. The data from August 2 indicates that an astounding 98.6% of tokens released on Pump.fun failed to meet their bonding curve and consequently, were unable to list on Raydium. This significant rate of failure provokes doubts about whether the reward will be substantial enough to guarantee successful token launches.

Understanding the Bonding Curve

A bonding curve is a method utilized to control a token’s price and maintain liquidity. Pump.fun utilizes a bonding curve mechanism for newly launched tokens on Raydium, ensuring there’s always enough liquidity available. With each purchase of the token, a portion goes into the bonding curve. When a token’s total value reaches $63,000, the bonding curve is considered full, and the token gets listed with guaranteed liquidity. This method aims to keep the token tradeable even if its value significantly drops.

In simpler terms, purchasing tokens during the early stages offers a cost advantage due to lower prices compared to buying them at a later stage when their value increases. This model helps maintain market liquidity and price consistency, but it can’t guarantee full protection against potential rug pulls (sudden withdrawal of project resources).

Challenges in Preventing Rug Pulls

The $80 incentive intends to motivate creators to carry out their token releases, however, it might not completely tackle the problem of rug pulls. Investors could still purchase tokens initially and quickly sell them before the bonding curve ends, which may result in substantial price decreases. Furthermore, even after a token’s bonding curve has finished, major investors could still offload their positions, impacting the token’s market value.

In spite of facing various obstacles, Pump.fun has experienced substantial income increase due to its 1% trading fee. Notably, on July 29, the platform’s daily earnings exceeded those of the Ethereum network, demonstrating its prominence within the memecoin market.

Starting in January 2024, the platform Pump.fun is set to address challenges related to insider token launches, emphasizing transparency and easy public access to token information. This approach distinguishes it from conventional meme coin launches, which frequently experience issues such as pre-sales and manipulation by insiders.

The field involving Solana’s meme-based cryptocurrency is consistently experiencing substantial growth, as the prices of several tokens in this category often correlate directly with the activity surrounding meme coin trading.

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2024-08-09 11:54