Pump.fun Introduces Trader Cashbacks to Reshape Memecoin Incentives

Solana based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has introduced a new rewards structure that redirects platform incentives from token creators to active traders. The update allows coin deployers to choose between the traditional 0.3% Creator Fee or a new “Cashback Coins” model before launching a token. Once selected, the decision cannot be reversed.

Under the revised system Cashback Coins are generated on every trade and are accessible exclusively through Terminal, the trading interface integrated into Pump.fun. The move follows criticism that the previous structure disproportionately rewarded token deployers while most traders struggled to break even.

Pump.fun Revenue Decline Signals Pressure on Model

Platform data shows a notable slowdown in fee generation. In January, Pump.fun recorded $31.8 million in fees, a 75.6% drop from the $148.1 million posted in January 2025, its strongest month on record. February has brought in $15.6 million so far, putting the platform on track for another decline.

Analytics from Dune Analytics indicate that of 58.7 million wallets interacting with Pump.fun, only 4.76 million earned between $1,000 and $10,000, while fewer than 13,700 wallets surpassed $1 million in profits.

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Researchers at Santiment recently noted that fading enthusiasm around memecoins may signal a broader market bottom, suggesting that widespread pessimism can precede renewed interest.

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