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Pump.fun's Dynamic Fees Update Empowers Meme Artists: Grizz's Trencher Story

Pump.fun's Dynamic Fees Update Empowers Meme Artists: Grizz's Trencher Story

In the fast-paced world of meme coins, where creativity meets blockchain, Pump.fun has just dropped a major update that's got everyone buzzing. If you're not familiar, Pump.fun is a popular platform on Solana that lets anyone launch a meme token in seconds, turning wild ideas into tradeable assets. But the real game-changer? Their shift to dynamic fees, which promises to make creating on the platform 10 times more rewarding.

This all came to light through a tweet from Pump.fun itself, highlighting how the update boosts earnings for top projects. Take a look at the comparison they shared:

Pump.fun creator fees comparison table showing old earnings versus dynamic fees for various meme coins

As you can see, coins like Trencher could see their creator fees skyrocket from $104,308 to over $1.2 million under the new system. That's not just numbers—it's a massive incentive for talented folks, from streamers to startups, to jump in and build.

But here's where it gets personal. Meme artist Grizz, known for their work in the "trenches" of the crypto art scene, quote-tweeted the announcement with some key clarifications. Grizz explained that a serial deployer had previously stolen their art to launch Trencher, pocketing most of the fees. Now, with the update, those creator fees are routed directly to Grizz's wallet. This means Grizz can finally support themselves as an artist and keep churning out daily content for the Trencher community.

Grizz's take? "Bullish on this update and bullish on PumpFun!" And they're not alone—replies from big names in the space, like Pump.fun co-founder Alon and trader Pow, show strong support. It's a win for artists who've often been overlooked in the meme token frenzy, where art theft runs rampant due to the anonymous, rapid-fire nature of launches.

This update isn't just about bigger payouts; it's about building a healthier ecosystem. Pump.fun acknowledges that beyond creators, there are CTO teams (community takeovers) handling marketing, content, and more. By rewarding original creators more fairly, it could reduce shady practices and attract real talent to Solana's meme scene.

If you've been following meme tokens, you know how volatile and creative this space is. Platforms like Pump.fun pump.fun are democratizing crypto, but issues like IP theft have been a thorn. Grizz's story highlights a positive step forward, potentially inspiring more artists to dive in without fear of being ripped off.

In one of the replies, Grizz even shared some fresh art celebrating the moment:

Cartoon illustration of a character in green viewing various meme characters on a smartphone screen

"Pumpfun supremacy," as Grizz put it. If you're an aspiring meme creator or just love the chaos of Solana tokens, keep an eye on updates like this—they're shaping the future of decentralized fun.

For the full thread and reactions, check out the original tweet by Grizz. What's your take on this? Will dynamic fees spark a new wave of high-quality memes?

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