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by BSC News
August 2, 2024
The platform has still managed to generate substantial revenue from transaction fees, surpassing Ethereum's earnings on some occasions.
The world of memecoins is known for its high volatility and speculative nature. Recent data from Dune Analytics sheds light on a troubling trend within this segment.
According to the data, a staggering 98.6% of memecoins created on the Solana-based platform Pump[dot]fun never actually launch.
Pump[dot]fun, launched in January 2024, offers an easy way for users to create and launch memecoins. With fees as low as $2 and a transaction cost of just 0.02 SOL (approximately $3.50), it promises an accessible entry point into the memecoin market.
Despite its user-friendly approach, the success rate of tokens transitioning from Pump[dot]fun to Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, Raydium, is alarmingly low.
Data reveals that only 1.41% of tokens from Pump[dot]fun manage to make it onto Raydium. This success rate has been relatively stable, fluctuating between 1.21% and 1.41% since May, with an all-time high of 2.56% recorded in February.
The stagnation in the 'graduation rate' of coins—those reaching a market cap of $69,000 and being listed on a decentralized exchange (DEX)—further highlights the challenges.
The memecoin frenzy has been significantly influenced by celebrity endorsements. High-profile figures like Caitlyn Jenner, Iggy Azalea, and Jason Derulo have launched and promoted their own memecoins on Pump[dot]fun.
For instance, Jenner’s memecoin (JENNER) reached a market cap of $40 million within 24 hours of its launch, despite initial skepticism about its authenticity.
Following Jenner’s success, Iggy Azalea’s memecoin (MOTHER) also gained attention but has since experienced a sharp decline in value.
Other celebrity-linked tokens, such as Davido’s Timeless Davido (DAVIDO) and Rich the Kid’s Rich (RCH), have faced similar issues. The DAVIDO token has been criticized for pre-mining and alleged token dumping, while the RCH token saw its market cap plummet by over 90%.
Despite the high failure rate of tokens, Pump[dot]fun has been financially successful. The platform charges a 1% transaction fee on tokens until they reach a certain market cap, contributing significantly to its revenue.
On July 29, Pump[dot]fun generated approximately $864,000 in a 24-hour period, surpassing Ethereum’s $550,000 for the same timeframe.
This revenue model has proven lucrative, especially given the high volume of memecoin transactions. Pump[dot]fun’s ability to attract users with minimal fees and a promise of fairness has played a key role in its financial success.
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