In the wild world of meme coins, where trends can explode overnight, a recent event has pushed the boundaries of what's considered acceptable. Following the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, opportunistic creators on Solana's Pump.fun platform launched several tokens themed around the incident. One creator, in particular, has made headlines by claiming a staggering $397,000 (about 1,487 SOL) in fees in just 24 hours, becoming the second-largest fee claimer ever on the platform.

Pump.fun is a popular launchpad for meme coins on the Solana blockchain. It allows anyone to create and deploy tokens quickly, with a built-in revenue-sharing model. Creators earn a share of the trading fees—typically 0.5% of each trade goes to them as rewards. This system incentivizes rapid launches, but it also opens the door to controversial topics, as we've seen here.

The tweet from @Adam_Tehc highlights this creator's profile, showing a balance in creator rewards that spiked dramatically. Here's a look at the screenshot shared in the post:

And another image depicting the rewards chart:

Tokens like "Justice for Charlie," "RIPCharlieKirk," and others surged in value, with some hitting multi-million-dollar market caps within hours. Data from platforms like DexScreener shows gains of over 10,000% for certain variants. Collectively, the deployers of these Kirk-related tokens pocketed over $563,000 in rewards, according to reports from Decrypt.

But this isn't just about the money—it's sparking a heated debate on ethics in crypto. Many in the community are calling it out as predatory. One reply to the tweet sums it up: "Making money off of someone dying is disgusting and one of the reasons this space is deemed scammy and toxic." Others hope the earnings will be donated to Kirk's family, while some question if the creator had ulterior motives.

On the flip side, meme coins often thrive on current events, no matter how sensitive. Solana's low fees and fast transactions make it a hotspot for such speculative plays. Pump.fun has seen creators earn millions overall since introducing revenue sharing, with top earners building portfolios of hundreds of tokens.

For blockchain practitioners diving into meme tokens, this serves as a reminder: while the tech enables innovation, community sentiment can turn quickly. If you're exploring Solana meme coins, tools like Pump.fun offer easy entry, but always research the backstory. Events like this highlight the need for transparency and perhaps even self-regulation in the space.

As the crypto world evolves, stories like this one keep us grounded—meme coins can be fun, but they walk a fine line between hype and harm. Stay tuned to Meme Insider for more updates on the latest in meme token trends and tech.