Coin Creators on Pump.fun to Earn Share of Revenue Under New Incentive Program

Solana-based token platform Pump.fun is shaking up its memecoin economy by introducing a creator revenue-sharing model designed to reward ongoing community engagement instead of fast exits.

In a major update announced Monday, Pump.fun will now distribute 50% of PumpSwap trading fees to token creators, allowing them to earn 0.05% of all trading volume on their coins in SOL, Solana’s native token. The program applies retroactively to coins already trading, whether they’re still on the bonding curve or fully listed on PumpSwap.

That means if a creator’s token does $10 million in trading volume, they can now pocket $5,000 in SOL — directly, transparently, and on-chain via Pump.fun’s creator dashboard.

The goal? Realign creator incentives in an ecosystem long plagued by early dumping, cash grabs, and community disillusionment.

“Before this, devs made money by being the first buyer and dumping into hype,” said Alon Cohen, Pump.fun’s founder, in a post on X. “Now, they get paid as the community trades — so they have reason to stick around and build something that lasts.”

The move comes as Pump.fun continues its meteoric rise. Since its launch in late 2023, the platform has seen tens of thousands of tokens minted, with some like dogwifhat (WIF) reaching multi-billion-dollar valuations. But the rapid growth has also brought scrutiny, as critics have pointed to a flood of low-effort tokens and rug pulls that eroded user trust.

By introducing a recurring revenue model, Pump.fun hopes to incentivize more thoughtful, sustainable projects — from creative experiments to community-driven media to utility-focused coins.

The platform’s leadership believes that shifting financial rewards from early selling to long-term engagement could support a healthier ecosystem. Creators no longer have to rely on sneaky tactics to profit — they can simply earn based on how well their token is adopted and traded.

“This update could mark a turning point for Solana’s memecoin economy,” Cohen added. “We’re rewarding builders who stick around.”

As the memecoin market matures, Pump.fun appears committed to giving developers more than just a launchpad — it’s offering a reason to stay and grow.