
pump.fun
The launchpad that started the memecoin boom: make a coin in a minute, trade it on a bonding curve
pump.funChecked 7 Nov 2026. Bookmark it and ignore links sent in DMsReal talk
Why people use it
- Create a coin in a minute
- Huge audience and liquidity
- Creators earn trading fees
Why people leave
- Most coins never graduate
- Full of bundled launches and quick dumps
- Fee rules change often
What is pump.fun?
pump.fun lets anyone create a Solana token with a name, ticker and image in about a minute. The coin starts trading on a bonding curve, where every buy pushes the price up. When enough SOL flows in, it graduates to pump.fun's own exchange, PumpSwap, with regular liquidity.
Trades on the bonding curve cost 1.25%, of which 0.30% goes to the coin's creator. pump.fun reworked creator fees in 2026 to reward trading activity rather than raw coin creation. The platform has also grown beyond launches. It was reported to own Terminal (formerly Padre), the trading terminal.
The numbers are brutal: most coins never graduate, and many are launched only to be dumped. Check every coin with a rug checker and a holder map, and assume the creator can sell.
pump.fun vs the rest
pump.fun FAQ
Is pump.fun legit?
Yes. pump.fun is a real, working tool: we checked it on 7 November 2026 at pump.fun. Legit doesn't mean risk-free: only open it from pump.fun, never from links in DMs, and keep only what you can afford to lose in any trading wallet.
How do I make a meme coin on pump.fun?
Connect a Solana wallet at pump.fun, choose a name, ticker and image, pay the small creation cost and optionally make the first buy. The coin goes live on its bonding curve right away.
What happens when a pump.fun coin graduates?
Once its bonding curve fills, liquidity moves to PumpSwap and the coin trades like a normal pool.
Is pump.fun safe?
The platform is legitimate; many coins on it are not. Check holders and the dev wallet before buying anything.