November 20, 2024
Solana-Based Memecoin Generator Pump.Fun Shatters Adoption, Usage Records
Monthly fees, daily active addresses, and daily tokens launched on Pump Fun have all hit all-time highs, according to two Dune Analytics dashboards.
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Memes and memecoins are not just spreading on X anymore; the Gen Z-dominated video app TikTok is also increasingly getting into the act.
Monthly fees, daily active addresses, and daily tokens launched on Pump Fun have all hit all-time highs, according to two Dune Analytics dashboards.
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