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Pump.fun, a dominant player in Solana’s token launchpad scene, has officially launched its own decentralized exchange (DEX), PumpSwap, in a bold move that sets it up as a direct rival to Raydium, its former migration partner.
The debut, announced earlier this week, promises to revolutionize the token trading experience by slashing migration times and fees, boosting liquidity, and laying the groundwork for a revenue-sharing model with coin creators.
This development marks a seismic shift in the Solana ecosystem, intensifying competition and reshaping alliances within the blockchain’s bustling DeFi space.
A New Era for Token Migrations
PumpSwap’s primary mission is to eliminate the friction that has long plagued Pump.fun’s token migration process. Previously, when a token created on Pump.fun reached a market cap of $100,000, it would migrate to Raydium—a popular Solana DEX—for broader trading.
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This transition, while typically completed in minutes, could stretch into hours in some cases, costing users a hefty 6 SOL fee. “Migrations were a major point of friction—they slow a coin’s momentum and introduce needless complexity for new users,” Pump.fun explained in its launch post on X.
With PumpSwap, migrations now occur instantly and at no cost, a change the team touts as a game-changer for creators and traders alike.
The DEX also aims to enhance liquidity for Pump.fun tokens, ensuring smoother trading experiences and greater market stability. By cutting out the middleman—Raydium—Pump.fun is taking full control of its ecosystem, a move that has sparked both enthusiasm and debate among Solana users.
Revenue Sharing on the Horizon
Since its inception in January 2024, Pump.fun has raked in an impressive $600 million in revenue, according to Dune Analytics, drawing both praise and criticism for its profitability. In response to calls for fairer wealth distribution, PumpSwap introduces the prospect of a “creator revenue sharing” model.
While details remain sparse, a source close to the project told Decrypt that this feature could roll out within weeks, not months, allowing coin creators to receive a slice of the protocol’s earnings. This initiative could mend Pump.fun’s reputation among detractors who argue its success has come at the expense of its community.
Posts on X reflect a mix of anticipation and skepticism about this promise. One user wrote, “Revenue sharing could be huge for creators, but I’ll believe it when I see it,” while another speculated, “Pump.fun’s trying to keep the meme coin hype alive with this DEX play—smart move if they pull it off.”
Rivalry Heats Up with Raydium
The launch of PumpSwap confirms rumors that surfaced a month ago about Pump.fun developing its own automated market maker (AMM), a development that initially rattled Raydium’s RAY token. The official announcement sent RAY plunging 7.6% within five minutes, with its price now hovering at $1.65—down nearly 9% on the day, per DEX Screener data.
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Raydium isn’t taking the challenge lying down, however. Earlier this week, Blockworks reported that Raydium is preparing to launch its own token launchpad, tentatively called LaunchLab, in a bid to reclaim its footing and compete directly with Pump.fun’s core offering.
What was once a symbiotic relationship—Pump.fun funneling tokens to Raydium for trading—has morphed into a heated rivalry. “It’s the launchpad’s choice whether they want their coins to migrate to PumpSwap,” Pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen told Decrypt. “We’re more than happy to partner with launchpads looking to tap into Pump’s diverse user base.” This olive branch suggests Pump.fun isn’t looking to burn bridges entirely, but the competitive undertones are unmistakable.
PumpSwap’s Features and Launch Lineup
At launch, PumpSwap supports trading for several high-profile tokens, including Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU, the USDC stablecoin, and Jupiter’s JUP, alongside all Pump.fun-native tokens.
However, tokens from external launchpads or non-listed partners require creators to establish a liquidity pool to enable trading—a potential hurdle for broader adoption. The platform’s design prioritizes flexibility, aiming to attract a wide range of projects while maintaining a focus on its own ecosystem.
To ensure security, Puwithmp.fun has subjected PumpSwap to nine independent audits, the team announcing an additional $2 million audit competition to incentivize further scrutiny. This emphasis on safety comes after a turbulent episode last year when a disgruntled former employee, Jarett Dunn (aka Stacc), exploited his access to drain $2 million from the protocol.
Dunn, who claimed he wanted to “kill” Pump.fun for “inadvertently hurting people,” pleaded guilty to related charges in the UK but is scheduled to attempt a plea withdrawal next week.
Community Reactions and Market Impact
The Solana community on X has been abuzz with reactions to PumpSwap’s debut. Some see it as a bullish signal for the blockchain’s meme coin economy, with one user posting, “PumpSwap could make Solana the ultimate meme coin hub—Raydium’s in trouble.”
Others remain cautious, pointing to Pump.fun’s past controversies and the challenges of sustaining a DEX in a crowded market. “$600M in revenue and now a DEX? Pump.fun’s either genius or overreaching,” another X user remarked.
Raydium’s swift price drop underscores the market’s sensitivity to this shakeup, but some analysts suggest the competition could ultimately benefit Solana’s ecosystem by driving innovation. “Raydium’s LaunchLab and PumpSwap going head-to-head might spark a golden age for Solana DeFi,” a crypto commentator speculated on X.
Looking Ahead
As Pump.fun doubles down on its vision with PumpSwap, the stakes are higher than ever. The DEX’s success hinges on its ability to deliver on promises—faster migrations, lower costs, and creator revenue sharing—while fending off Raydium’s counteroffensive. With $2 million up for grabs in its audit competition and a growing user base to leverage, Pump.fun is betting big on its latest venture.
For now, the Solana community watches closely as these one-time allies turned rivals vie for dominance. Whether PumpSwap becomes a cornerstone of Solana’s DeFi landscape or a cautionary tale of ambition remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the meme coin wars are heating up, and Pump.fun is ready to fight.