How to launch a meme coin on Pump.fun without dying trying
Pump.fun is one of the biggest meme coin launchpads on Solana. On July 30, 2025, 2,008 meme coins were created and only 31 graduated (around 1.54%!). That tells us only a tiny fraction of launched tokens actually make it past the bonding curve.
That’s why we put together this guide on how to launch a meme coin on Pump.fun using the right playbook to actually succeed. This isn’t about spinning up random tokens every day, it’s about stacking the odds so your next meme coin is the one that takes off.
If you already know the basics and just want to jump into launching your meme coin on Pump Fun, check the video below (and if you want to learn everything you need to launch your meme coin on Pump.fun, we suggest reading all the way through).
This content is purely educational and informational and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research before creating meme coins.
How to launch a meme coin on Pump.fun: step by step
The process of launching a meme coin on Pump Fun is straightforward, especially since you can create the token directly on Pump.fun. That said, there are safer and more reliable ways to do it, like using the Bundler Bot from Pump.fun. Once you’re inside our tool, follow these steps:
- Fill in every field: add a name, ticker (symbol), description, image and social links.
- Enter the amount of $SOL you’ll buy of your meme coin: the bundler lets you create the meme coin on Pump.fun and buy in immediately, all within the same block.
- (Optional) Add more wallets to the bundle: you can add up to 16 extra wallets to buy in the same block and spread out the holdings.
- Click ‘Pump Launch & Buy’: this will pop up a window in your wallet that you’ll need to confirm. This tool costs 0.1 $SOL.
That’s it. You’ve launched your meme coin on Pump Fun with an initial bundle across multiple wallets that keeps sniper bots from loading up on your supply.
Alright, now you know how to launch the token, but creation is just one step toward running a successful meme coin. Here’s what comes next.
What to think about before launching a meme coin on Pump Fun
Yes, launching a coin on Pump Fun is very simple, but there’s no reason to do it without planning a few things first. Here’s what you should think about (and the tools you can’t skip) to boost your odds of being the next viral meme coin.
1. Spot a viral topic
Meme coins are basically tokens tied to a meme or some hilarious situation happening right when they launch. That’s why you need to spot a topic with viral potential, such as:
- Viral memes on social media (especially the ones with dogs or cats).
- Parodies of famous people (like Elon Musk).
- Trending news (a sports event or something happening around the world).
Once you spot a topic with viral potential, you’re on the right track to launch a meme coin on Pump Fun that people will actually care about.
2. Kick off the hype
There are plenty of ways to drive organic traffic to your meme coin, like setting up social media profiles and posting content about your meme coin, jumping into forums to promote your meme coin and going live or dropping videos about your plans. At this stage, building a community is key, since it’s a huge part of what makes your token succeed.
But remember: a meme can be viral today and dead tomorrow. With that little runway, you need to move fast. Our advice: don’t skip adding social links when creating a token on Pump.fun, since they add credibility.
3. Use a Volume Bot
For this, you can use the Volume Bot for Pump.fun available on Smithii. This way you’ll show up on the first pages of the homepage, since you’ll be generating more volume on your token. It comes with several benefits:
- Keeps your meme coin from getting forgotten.
- Bumps up transaction volume which, combined with organic traffic from your marketing strategy, pushes you into trending territory.
- Your meme coin’s chart will look natural.
If you want to go deeper on this tool, we recommend reading the guide to using the Volume Bot for Pump Fun or its Anti-MEV version.
4. Graduate your meme coin
When a token graduates on Pump.fun, all the liquidity gathered up to that point (funds collected during the bonding curve) gets moved to PumpSwap and the LP Tokens are burned instantly. This serves a double purpose:
- The meme coin gets more exposure by showing up on a very popular DEX.
- Investors know for sure that nobody can control the liquidity.
The meme coin will still be tradable on Pump.fun, but it’ll also appear on PumpSwap. On top of that, the creator joins the new Dynamic Fees V1 protocol, earning rewards of up to 0.95% on transactions, which is one of the biggest reasons to launch a meme coin on Pump Fun. To get there, you need to clear the bonding curve with roughly 40 $SOL in liquidity.
If you want to learn more about how to graduate a token on Pump.fun, there’s also a full guide and a video on our channel where we cover everything you need to know.
The downsides of launching a meme coin on Pump.fun
Now that you know how to launch a meme coin on Pump.fun, let’s go over the downsides of taking this route to kick off a project on Solana:
- Pump.fun keeps the supply, so if you want to run airdrops or give your tokens any utility, you have to buy your own coin. That’s why this launchpad is exclusive to meme coins.
- The platform is packed with sniper bots and speculators, meaning most of them buy and sell in under a minute. That makes it harder to build long-term plans around holding a meme coin. This is where the community you build plays a leading role.
- You can’t distribute the supply across multiple liquidity pools, and if you want to spin up new pairs, you’ll have to buy your own token all over again.
- There’s way too much competition, since 2 or more meme coins pop up every second (and far fewer actually graduate). Honestly, this drawback is common to any web3 project, but on Pump Fun there’s barely any window to react, which makes it really tough to prep before launching a coin.
To a large extent, Pump.fun blocks the creator from having access to liquidity, but that becomes a real obstacle if you’re building out a tokenomics.
If you want to build a more serious project or hold the full supply of your own meme coin to reward your community or run airdrops, we recommend creating a token on Solana from scratch.
A legit meme coin is the best strategy
Launching a memecoin on Pump.fun can pay off big if you do it the right way. Falling back on shady tactics like rug pulls not only wrecks your reputation as a creator, it also exposes you to serious legal consequences, including criminal charges in most jurisdictions.
A Solidus Labs report shows that roughly 98% of tokens on Pump.fun show signs of being a scam. If your goal is to generate real, sustainable income, the safest and most effective play is to create viral memecoins and reap the rewards honestly.
FAQ
Below, we answer the most common questions about launching meme coins on Pump.fun. The answers are based on our hands-on experience creating tokens.
Can I make money launching tokens on Pump Fun?
Yes, Pump Fun offers creator rewards worth 0.3% in fees on every transaction (as of September 3rd, previously it was 0.05%). For tokens that graduate to Pumpswap, creators can earn between 0.05% and 0.95% per transaction. To dig deeper, we recommend reading the Pump.fun Project Ascend update.
Why should I use Smithii to launch a meme coin on Pump.fun?
You’re free to create your own meme coin on Pump.fun using their platform or our dApp. The main difference is that you can bundle multiple wallets during the launch (up to 16+1 wallet, to be exact) to prevent the impact of sniper bots, while spreading out the holdings of your own token.
Can I change the metadata of a token launched on Pump.fun?
No, all tokens launched on Pump.fun are automatically immutable, so you won’t be able to modify any metadata after launch.
With the token already launched, learn how to claim the creator rewards it generates
Conclusion
After launching a meme coin on Pump Fun, what’s left is staying true to your marketing strategy and keeping your community engaged. That’s how you’ll get the most out of Creators Revenue and build a profile that pays off in future launches.
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