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Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin deployer, has achieved notable success, surpassing $100 million in total revenue. This milestone comes as the platform faces fierce competition from imitators and ongoing criticism from the crypto community. Pump.fun Revenue Exceeds $100 Million Data from Dune Analytics reveals that Pump.fun’s revenue has crossed the $100 million threshold, with nearly 2 million tokens launched on the platform. This achievement occurred about eight months after its launch on Solana in January 2024, followed by the integration of Blast shortly after its mainnet went live in February. Read more: How to Buy Solana Meme Coins: A Step-By-Step Guide Pump.fun Revenue. Source: Dune Analytics The platform’s growth can be attributed to the surge in meme coin activity within the crypto industry this year. Pump.fun’s success stems from its innovative approach, allowing non-technical users to launch meme coins quickly and affordably. This ease of use has attracted casual participants and influencers who prefer not to rely on development teams. However, Pump.fun’s success has inspired several imitators on other blockchain networks, such as SunPump on Tron. Recently, traders seemed to have shifted their attention to the Justin Sun-backed platform thanks to his aggressive marketing tactics. On-chain data shows that SunPump has gradually chipped away at Pump.fun’s dominance. Over the past week, SunPump accounted for nearly 50% of Pump.fun’s token mints and also represented up to 40% of meme coin trading volumes on peak days. Tron’s SunPump vs Solana’s PumpFun. Source: Dune Analytics Despite this, Pump.fun maintains its first-mover advantage and has been recognized by some as a “disruptive innovation.” Meanwhile, the success of these meme coin launchpads has sparked mixed reactions within the crypto community. Critics argue that many tokens on these platforms are scams, resulting in financial losses for users. Conversely, supporters praise the platforms for their seamless integration of…

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