Pump.fun, the Solana memecoin factory that's been pumping out tokens at a rate faster than a squirrel on a double shot of espresso, has just rolled out its newest feature — it is LIVE! Gist: Creator Revenue Sharing.PumpFun co-founder Alon explains that this new feature will distribute some of the protocol revenue to token creators directly, combining decentralized finance with a dash of charity—or perhaps a further strategic play in the memecoin gold rush.
A Reckless Gambit…
PumpFun has served as the preeminent launchpad of choice for memecoins. From amateur comedians summoning up $FARTCOIN to political comedians minting coins such as $BODEN, the platform is a factory of crypto creativity. With Creator Revenue Sharing in the works, PumpFun adds yet another "chip" to its Solana toolkit—a handle that reads like something ripped from the pages of late-night card games with Dogecoin's Shiba Inu mascot.
Under existing models, creators are able to receive a percentage of revenue from the protocol, such as a complimentary topping-off at your favorite fast food place. PumpFun aims to re-align creators with their users, investing tens of millions of dollars in incentivizing higher-quality launches. Think of it as a transition from "pump and dump" scams to pump-and-stimulate programs.
"Picture yourself creating a memecoin and getting paid for it. that's a step up from paying your rent in meme-created $FARTCOIN," posted a grinning blockchain analyst scribbling manically on a whiteboard.
Analytics
Memecoins are and will always be more "vibes" and "community spirit" than real utility, and PumpFun is trying to go for a safer story. Creator Revenue Sharing is coming out when the memecoin market is cooling down quicker than last night's pizza. Volumes have dropped off a cliff since January 2025—from $206 billion to $99.5 billion in February, which made PumpFun's revenue drop 60% in a month.Perhaps not an entirely altruistic move. By giving creators more skin in the game, PumpFun hopes to enhance its abysmal graduation rate—a perilously low less-than-1% of tokens moving from incubation to fully tradable coins. Alon's strategy shows guarded optimism: "Is Creator Revenue Sharing is successful, we might just transform meme-driven anarchy into structured creativity," he told us in his March interview.
Zero Fees, Million-Dollar Ideas
Staying true to its "frictionless trading environment" philosophy, Pump.fun added zero-fee migrations to PumpSwap, which is complemented by this revenue-sharing model. The simplicity of migrations not only reduces the entry barriers for up-and-coming coins but also aggregates liquidity and trading under one roof within its ecosystem.
And how can anyone forget the PumpFun memecoin mythology. From developing $LIBRA, the token that tanked after receiving the presidential seal of approval, to a literal dozen launches of $FOOL tokens, the platform has presented the world with the gift of constant humor wrapped in alluring speculation.
The Verdict
While Creator Revenue Sharing may appear to be an altruistic idea, it's also a shrewd play by PumpFun to place a high-risk wager on creators with higher community allegiance. If it ends in a "golden chip" or some other speculative spin remains to be seen. What's certain is that the Solana memecoin circus just got a bit louder—and perhaps a bit wiser. With PumpFun stacking functionality, hardcore crypto fanatics and absurdist comedians are both left saying, “What's next? A utility meme coin?” Shhh, tell it softly, folks, because somewhere in the world, someone's already searching Google on how to make $FUNCTIONALFUN…
