Solana–based memecoin launchpad, Pump.fun, has launched its anticipated Creator Revenue Sharing Program. The protocol will return half of all PumpSwap trading fees to the token creators. The new initiative unlocks a new milestone for the protocol, making it the most rewarding launchpad for token creators.
Pump.fun Launches Reward Program
Under the new model, creators will receive a 0.05 percent Solana (SOL) commission for every trade involving their created tokens. The move effectively redirects 50% of the protocol’s fee revenue back to creators driving volume on the platform. Notably, the decentralized exchange levies a 0.30% total trading fee, of which 0.20% goes to liquidity providers.
The “Creator Revenue Sharing” initiative applies to any token that remains on Pump.fun’s bonding curve or has already graduated to PumpSwap. However, only trades executed from May 12 onward will count toward rewards.
The operators claim token creators can claim their accrued Solana rewards anytime on-chain. Eligible users can log into their Pump.fun profiles and access the “Coins” section, where automated smart contracts will facilitate instant withdrawals.
Interestingly, the program comes a few weeks after Raydium introduced its token launch platform, LaunchLab. Under the rival’s “post-migration fee share,” creators can opt in to earn 10% of the automatic market maker (AMM) trading fees for their tokens. The move highlights the competition among Solana platforms, aiming to outdo the other.
Is Pump.fun Making Strides?
Since its debut in January 2024, Pump.fun has offered free and instant token creation on Solana. The project has quickly amassed over $635 million in revenue and witnessed more than 8.8 million tokens launched.
Blockchain data reveals that Pump.fun and PumpSwap collectively processed over $47 billion in trading volume in April. Under the new structure, this figure would have translated into over $7 million in creator earnings.
Notably, the revenue-sharing mechanism could significantly reduce the prevalence of pump-and-dump schemes. This is because it rewards developers for long-term token performance rather than initial token sales.
Meanwhile, Pump.fun’s move comes amid its legal scrutiny. A class-action lawsuit filed earlier this year alleges that the platform operated as an unregistered securities issuer, citing concerns over rug pulls and inadequate KYC/AML controls. Recently, the platform suffered backlash from its community over its failure to curb inappropriate content live-streamed by its users.
