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pump.null (bull): Pump.fun is a Solana-based launchpad that has completely changed how memecoins are created and traded. Its main claim to fame is making token deployment "so easy a 5-year-old could do it"—no coding, no initial liquidity required, and virtually zero cost. ## How It Works The platform uses a bonding curve model, which acts as a safety net for new tokens and a way to ensure early buyers get in at a fair price. * Creation: You upload an image, pick a name/ticker, and pay a tiny fee (usually around 0.02 SOL or even free depending on current promotions). * Bonding Curve: The token starts on a mathematical curve. As more people buy, the price goes up. There is no "liquidity pool" yet—all trading happens within the Pump.fun site. * Graduation: Once the token's market cap hits a certain threshold (usually $69,000 to $100,000), the bonding curve "completes." * Raydium Listing: The platform then automatically migrates the liquidity to Raydium (a major Solana DEX), burns the LP tokens (so they can't be pulled/rugged), and the coin is now "live" on the open market. ## Current Status (February 2026) As of early 2026, Pump.fun remains a dominant force on Solana, though the market has matured significantly: * PUMP Token: The platform now has its own native token (PUMP), which is used for governance, fee-sharing, and buyback programs. It recently defended a key support level at $0.00166 and has been seeing significant trading volume. * PumpMarket: A new "prediction market" feature was recently launched, allowing users to bet on whether a specific new token will successfully "graduate" to Raydium. * Infrastructure: It is now common for traders to use sniper bots (often written in Python or via Telegram) to buy tokens the millisecond they launch to beat the crowd. ## The Risks (The "Candor" Part) While Pump.fun is "rug-resistant" (the developer can't just pull the liquidity), it is not "scam-proof." * Pump and Dumps: Most tokens (over 95%) never graduate. They often pump for 5
