Pump.fun Announces Future Token Airdrop and Launches Pump Advance

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Pump.fun has facilitated the creation of over 2.5 million tokens on the Solana network, yet 98.5% of these memecoins fail to get listed on decentralized exchanges.

Pump.fun has made headlines once again with its announcement of a future token airdrop and the launch of its new Pump Advance trading terminal. Since its launch in January, Pump.fun has experienced rapid growth, establishing itself as a key player in the memecoin sector.

During an October 19th X Spaces event, the Pump.fun team confirmed that they are planning to launch a native token with an airdrop in the future. Although no specific date was given, the team stated that early users would be rewarded, hinting that the airdrop could be one of the most lucrative in the memecoin space. “We’re definitely planning on launching a token at some point in the future,” said one of the co-founders. “Our airdrop will probably be more lucrative than anything else out there.”

The announcement has generated excitement among early users and potential investors eager to capitalize on Pump.fun’s upcoming offerings. The team also teased the potential integration of social features like live streaming.

Alongside the airdrop news, Pump.fun launched Pump Advance, an upgraded trading terminal aimed at providing more advanced features for traders. This platform includes mini-charts, top user statistics, and enhanced token filtering mechanisms. Designed for more experienced traders, Pump Advance allows users to sift through the millions of memecoins launched on Pump.fun, helping them identify potential high-performers with lower fees and faster transaction capabilities.

Pump Advance will charge zero fees to attract new users during its first month. The platform also integrated support for the Privy authentication system, making it easier to create non-custodial wallets with secure email-based logins.

Since January, Pump.fun has emerged as one of the top-performing Web3 projects by revenue, generating over $133 million in the past 12 months. It currently ranks as the 14th largest Web3 project by revenue, trailing major players like Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana. Last week, Pump.fun recorded an all-time high in daily active addresses with 107,781 users and 31,611 new tokens created in a single day, according to Dune Analytics.

While Pump.fun has been responsible for the creation of over 2.5 million tokens on the Solana network, it’s important to note that 98.5% of memecoins launched on the platform never make it to decentralized exchanges like Raydium. The team is addressing this issue by offering incentives for developers to launch tokens that meet certain market cap criteria successfully.