Pump.fun has reclaimed its spot as the top Solana-based launchpad, crossing $800 million in lifetime revenue and surpassing LetsBonk. The platform generated $13.48 million in revenue from August 11-17, its best week since February, and saw a 700% jump in just seven days. LetsBonk, on the other hand, has seen a sharp decline in daily fees and volume since August 1.
Pump.fun has reclaimed its position as the top Solana-based memecoin launchpad, crossing $800 million in lifetime revenue and surpassing LetsBonk. The platform generated $13.48 million in revenue from August 11-17, its best week since February, and saw a 700% jump in just seven days. LetsBonk, on the other hand, has seen a sharp decline in daily fees and volume since August 1.
Pump.fun’s resurgence can be attributed to its aggressive token buyback plan and community engagement initiatives. The platform’s native token, PUMP, has seen significant price stabilization and increased investor confidence. The buyback program has been instrumental in attracting top memecoin deployers and traders back to the platform.
LetsBonk, which had been gaining traction earlier this year, has seen a sharp decline in its daily fees and trading volume. The platform’s buyback program for the BONK token, while initially successful, may have led to a saturation of the token market, causing a decline in user interest.
The competition between Pump.fun and LetsBonk highlights the dynamic nature of the memecoin launchpad market. Both platforms have leveraged unique strategies to attract users and generate revenue, with Pump.fun’s recent success indicating a strong preference for aggressive buyback programs and community engagement.
References:
[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/the_block:bfcc1ec7e094b:0-pump-fun-surpasses-800-million-in-lifetime-revenue-as-solana-memecoin-launchpad-competition-heats-up/
[2] https://cryptoslate.com/pump-fun-reclaims-solana-memecoin-launchpad-dominance-with-62-revenue-share-over-two-weeks/
