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Meme coins are community-driven cryptocurrencies inspired by internet culture, social media trends, and viral humor. While often volatile, they represent the "social layer" of crypto, fostering massive, highly engaged communities. In 2026, the meme sector has evolved beyond speculative trading into community-led incubators and fair-launch platforms on chains like Solana. Follow this tag to analyze market sentiment, viral tokenomics, and the cultural impact of assets like DOGE, PEPE, and the next generation of social tokens.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Research: 97% of Pump.Fun Meme Coins Lost Half Their Value — 81% Are Dead

Research: 97% of Pump.Fun Meme Coins Lost Half Their Value — 81% Are Dead

Key Takeaways : Over 80% of Pump.Fun meme coins are “dead,” down 90% or more from their peak. Only a tiny 2.6% of tokens kept at least 40% of their ATH in the past month. Data shows Pump.Fun meme coins rarely generate the massive profits they were once known for. Revenue remains high, but Pump.Fun’s market dominance now faces threats from new rivals like LetsBonk.Fun. Pump.Fun is the biggest meme coin factory in crypto. For over a year and a half, it has promised traders the dream: put in $100 and watch it double in no time. But does it really work like that? Meme coins have always split the crypto community. Some chase them for quick gains, while others say they ruin the market’s reputation. Behind every wild pump, there are dozens of tokens that crash just as fast. Read our research to see what’s really happening with Pump.Fun meme coins. Table of Contents In This Article Most Pump.Fun Meme Coins Crash After Launch The Hype Is Gone — So Are the Big Profits Growth, Collapse, and Stabilization Conclusion How We Did the Research In This Article Most Pump.Fun Meme Coins Crash After Launch The Hype Is Gone — So Are the Big Profits Growth, Collapse, and Stabilization Show Full Guide Conclusion How We Did the Research Most Pump.Fun Meme Coins Crash After Launch As of June 19, 2025, 81% of all tokens launched through Pump.Fun have dropped by 90% or more from their all-time high (ATH). Only 19% of tokens can be considered “alive,” meaning they are still trading above that threshold. Only 2.6% of Pump.Fun meme coins traded on average at around 40% of their ATH or higher during the last month. This data shows that most tokens on Pump.Fun rise quickly and then lose their value just as fast. While maintaining 40% of ATH is often seen as a solid performance in the volatile crypto market, only a handful of Pump.Fun meme coins meet that standard. The Hype Is Gone — So Are the Big Profits When adjusted for market size, the token with the highest possible return from January to mid-June 2025 was Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), showing a market-weighted maximum ROI of 50.22%, based on data from CoinGecko . This metric estimates the maximum profit an investor could have achieved by buying at the lowest price and selling after it reached its highest point. It also takes into account the coin’s market cap at the beginning of the period. In the first half of 2025, market-weighted ROIs for Pump.Fun meme coins remained modest even under this ideal scenario. Even during the spring hype peak, potential returns were limited. Fartcoin appeared multiple times as the top performer, but its highest modeled ROI reached only 26.56% in April. Outside of a few standout tokens, most monthly leaders delivered only small theoretical profits. This pattern suggests that despite occasional spikes, strong returns remain rare on the platform. While some meme coins do surge by more than 1x within hours, they often crash just as quickly. These rapid moves are usually driven by insiders, making it difficult for average traders to predict which token will take off. While a few tokens still grab attention with sharp price spikes, most Pump.Fun meme coins no longer deliver the strong returns that drove earlier hype. For many traders, meme coins have become less about quick gains and more about short-lived bets with limited upside. Growth, Collapse, and Stabilization From January to June 2025, Pump.Fun’s revenue fell from 137 million dollars to 32 million, a drop of 76.5%. The steepest monthly declines came in February and March, with minus 39% and 54%. During the same period, the broader crypto market also declined, which suggests a high correlation. Meme coins on Pump.Fun tend to follow Bitcoin’s (BTC) price during major moves. In April, the platform partially recovered. May’s revenue stayed nearly flat, but in June it dropped by almost a third again. This could be linked to increased competition or a general drop in market hype. After stabilizing in spring, Pump.Fun slipped again at the start of summer. Pump.Fun’s revenue grew rapidly in 2024, with total earnings reaching around 290 million dollars for the year and peaking at 137 million in January 2025. Although monthly revenue has declined since then, the platform still earned 384 million dollars in just the first half of 2025, well above last year’s results. This suggests that while Pump.Fun remains a leading launchpad, maintaining its record highs may be challenging as market hype fades and competition increases. Despite the recent slowdown, Pump.Fun still shows much stronger numbers than a year ago and remains one of the most profitable launch platforms in the meme coin sector. Whether the decline continues remains an open question. Conclusion Pump.Fun remains one of the most profitable meme coin launchpads. Its revenue is still higher than at the start of 2024, even after a sharp decline in March and April that mirrored the broader crypto market. While most tokens collapse quickly, a few like Fartcoin show signs of a slower growth pattern, or “slow cook,” which is unusual for meme coins but may reflect changing user behavior. With new competitors such as LetsBonk.Fun gaining traction, Pump.Fun’s dominance could soon be challenged . How We Did the Research We analyzed price and market cap data for 1,954 Pump.Fun tokens listed on CoinGecko. To determine whether a coin was considered dead or alive , we checked if its price had dropped more than 90% from its ATH as of June 19, 2025. For coins that retained at least 40% of their value, we calculated their average price between May 18 and June 19, 2025. To estimate the maximum potential market-weighted ROI, we used a theoretical model where a trader buys a coin at its lowest price and sells at its highest point within the same month. While this reflects an ideal scenario, it helps illustrate the best possible return — adjusted for the coin’s market cap at the start of that month.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/06/30

SOL bounces on ETF hopes, XRP eyes $27; XYZVerse targets 25,000% gains

SOL bounces on ETF hopes, XRP eyes $27; XYZVerse targets 25,000% gains

As Solana and XRP prepare for potential breakouts, XYZVerse is stealing the spotlight with a fast-rising presale and bold ambitions to become the next 1,000x memecoin. #partnercontent

Author: Crypto.news

2025/06/30

The crypto market rose across the board, with the Layer2 sector leading the gains by more than 5%, and BTC breaking through $108,000

The crypto market rose across the board, with the Layer2 sector leading the gains by more than 5%, and BTC breaking through $108,000

PANews reported on June 30 that according to SoSoValue data, as external disturbances eased and short-term uncertainties decreased, market sentiment recovered and all sectors of the crypto market generally rose.

Author: PANews

2025/06/30

Meme Daily, a picture to understand the popular memes in the past 24 hours (2025.6.30)

Meme Daily, a picture to understand the popular memes in the past 24 hours (2025.6.30)

What happened in the past 24 hours? Take a look at the picture review of "Ai&Meme Daily"! ?6/30 Update: $MONKEPHONE: launchpad by Moonshot Moonshot Create ⚠ Tips: PVP is high

Author: PANews

2025/06/30

Quantum Black Swan: How a 2026 Quantum-Computing Breakthrough Could Upend Crypto (and Which Coins Might Survive)

Quantum Black Swan: How a 2026 Quantum-Computing Breakthrough Could Upend Crypto (and Which Coins Might Survive)

A simulated quantum stress test conducted using OpenAI’s ChatGPT o3 model has raised fresh concerns about the future of digital assets. The simulation explores a hypothetical breakthrough in quantum computing by 2026 that would render many of today’s cryptographic standards obsolete, potentially leading to widespread collapse across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in multiple states at once due to the principles of superposition and entanglement. This allows them to perform complex calculations at speeds far beyond what is possible with classical machines. According to o3, a sudden leap in quantum capability, such as the development of a 10,000-qubit fault-tolerant machine with sufficiently low error rates, could break the security systems underpinning major blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. ChatGPT o3 Warns of ‘Q-Day’ Extinction Risk for Blockchains o3 raised red flags across the crypto industry, warning that the rise of quantum computing—referred to as “Q-Day”—could pose an extinction-level threat to major blockchains. At the heart of blockchain security lies the asymmetric cryptography model: private keys generate public keys , but not the other way around. This one-way function is what secures digital wallets and signs transactions. Quantum computers might sound like another buzzword in the tech world, yet their threat to #cryptocurrency is very real and approaching fast. Scientists may differ on the timeline, but they all agree: “Q-day” is not a matter of if, but when. #Bitcoin https://t.co/SdH4NiTMoo — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) June 13, 2024 Quantum computing breaks this assumption. Using algorithms like Peter Shor’s , proven in theory to efficiently factor large numbers, quantum systems could reverse-engineer private keys from public data. “A chain is only as secure as its signatures,” the model warns. “Once signatures break, the chain breaks.” The o3 model stress-tested major blockchain protocols under a Q-Day scenario in which quantum machines can break cryptographic standards like ECDSA and RSA. The findings are sobering. Bitcoin: Legacy Risk and No Governance Pathway Bitcoin, which still uses the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm ( ECDSA ), was flagged as particularly vulnerable. As noted by o3, a significant portion of BTC remains locked in legacy wallets with no quantum-resistant protections. A 2020 Deloitte study further estimated that up to 25% of Bitcoin holdings could be compromised, especially coins stored in exposed or reused addresses. Data from Project Eleven reinforces this concern: over 6.2 million BTC, worth approximately $648 billion, are stored in addresses with exposed public keys. This translates to more than 10 million wallets that could be at risk once quantum computers achieve sufficient decryption power. 🚀 @Tether_to CEO @paoloardoino has warned that quantum computing could eventually pose a threat to inactive Bitcoin wallets. #Bitcoin #Quantum https://t.co/u8DCYrTjYw — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) February 9, 2025 The problem is compounded by Bitcoin’s structural rigidity. What has long been praised as Bitcoin’s strength , its conservative dev culture and emphasis on protocol stability, now poses a liability. In a crisis, Bitcoin’s inability to adapt quickly could delay vital countermeasures. As OpenAI’s o3 model puts it, “Bitcoin’s survival isn’t cryptographic—it’s sociopolitical. Without preemptive upgrades, post-Q-Day drains will begin within days of the breakthrough.” While discussions around post-quantum signature schemes like XMSS or Dilithium have occurred within Bitcoin Core, no concrete implementation or accepted BIP exists. The introduction of lattice-based alternatives (e.g., Falcon) remains theoretical, with no set roadmap. According to o3, Bitcoin network survival would likely depend on one of two strategies: A politically contentious fork to a quantum-safe Bitcoin variant A preemptive key rotation or shielding mechanism that avoids exposed legacy keys Ethereum: More Adaptable, But Still At Risk While Ethereum shares Bitcoin’s cryptographic vulnerability, relying on the ECDSA, it ranks significantly higher in adaptability. The o3 model flagged Ethereum’s active developer community, rapid upgrade history, and flexible governance as key assets in navigating a post-quantum scenario. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum has demonstrated the capacity to coordinate complex transitions. The DAO fork, Ethereum 2.0 Merge , and the Shapella upgrade all serve as precedent for community-driven protocol evolution. “Ethereum can adapt,” o3 concluded, “but only if it moves quickly.” Still, the shift to post-quantum cryptography would require extensive infrastructure overhauls. These include wallet standards, signature validation rules in smart contracts, Layer-2 rollups, and developer tooling. Many of these components were built on cryptographic assumptions that would not hold after a quantum breakthrough. Account abstraction is only half-done The end goal is non-ECDSA accounts (multisigs, key changes, quantum-resistant, privacy protocols (!!)) being true first class citizens A lot of good work recently on aggressively simplifying 7701 to make this happen https://t.co/j66geDAoC8 — vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) April 27, 2025 The o3 model simulation emphasized this point, saying, “Ethereum is the only major L1 chain with a plausible fast-track governance protocol for quantum threats. But most dApps on Ethereum aren’t ready.” However, Ethereum’s programmability, a defining strength, also creates a unique risk surface. Millions of deployed smart contracts, including financial primitives on protocols like Uniswap, Aave, and MakerDAO, use static cryptographic calls vulnerable to quantum decryption. Many are immutable and cannot be patched after deployment. That said, proxy patterns and upgradeable architectures like OpenZeppelin’s implementation give some contracts a pathway for modification. But these only apply where foresight was used. Vast portions of Ethereum’s contract base may be impossible to rescue post-Q-Day without chain-wide intervention. For Ethereum to remain viable in a post-Q-Day world, o3 noted the following actions will be necessary: Roll out hybrid cryptographic wallets supporting post-quantum signature layers (e.g., Falcon, Dilithium). Incentivize or mandate critical dApps to adopt quantum-safe signature schemes in proxy contracts. Leverage Layer-2s for isolated asset migration and transaction validation under new cryptographic rules. Coordinate a network-wide “key rotation” event with community buy-in, governance clarity, and tooling support. Other Chains and DeFi: Varying Levels of Readiness Algorand: Purpose-Built for the Quantum Era Among all the Layer-1 chains o3 analyzed, Algorand emerged as one of the most quantum-resilient. Designed with future-proofing in mind, the protocol already incorporates cryptographic innovations such as Verifiable Random Functions (VRFs), and it has actively explored lattice-based encryption methods like NTRU, a class of cryptography believed to be quantum-resistant. “If Q-Day hits in 2026,” the o3 model observed, “Algorand is one of the only chains with a 12-month adaptation head start.” Algorand’s pipelined Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus rotates validator keys regularly, reducing the exposure window of any single cryptographic signature. More on Algorand's post-quantum technology: https://t.co/NIQEnbER0P — Algorand Foundation (@AlgoFoundation) May 27, 2025 According to o3, its structured governance and fast finality also enhance its ability to implement protocol-level upgrades quickly in the face of emerging threats. Polkadot: Modular Agility Meets Cryptographic Risk Polkadot ranked just behind Algorand in terms of readiness. The network’s parachain architecture allows semi-independent blockchains to run in parallel, each potentially adopting its own quantum-resilient cryptography without waiting for a full network-wide consensus. According to o3, this modularity offers developers the freedom to implement post-quantum upgrades on a per-parachain basis. However, Polkadot currently relies on Schnorr-based BLS signatures , which are vulnerable to quantum attacks. Still, its OpenGov system and decentralized treasury could support rapid upgrade cycles when needed. Cardano: Academic Rigor, Operational Drag Cardano presents a paradox. It is one of the few blockchain platforms deeply invested in the academic exploration of post-quantum cryptographic techniques, including both lattice- and hash-based signature schemes. o3 noted that Cardano’s extended UTXO model also provides a more modular smart contract framework, which may ease the migration to new cryptographic primitives. Post-Quantum Cardano https://t.co/MpNWSo8KWm — Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) February 20, 2025 However, Cardano still relies on Ed25519 signatures, which are quantum-susceptible, according to o3. And while its Voltaire governance phase is intended to support decentralized decision-making for protocol upgrades, it remains under development. As the o3 model put it, “If crypto were judged on whitepapers alone, Cardano would thrive. But Q-Day doesn’t wait for peer review.” Privacy Coins: From Anonymity to Liability Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash face a uniquely grim outlook. Their core innovations of ring signatures, stealth addresses, and zero-knowledge proofs offer strong protections against classical decryption but may provide little defense against quantum attacks. o3 noted that quantum algorithms capable of breaking elliptic curve cryptography could dismantle the projects’ anonymity features, exposing past transactions and rendering current privacy guarantees moot. Compounding the threat is the pseudonymous governance model, which makes coordinated upgrades or overhauls difficult. “Quantum computing doesn’t just de-anonymize Monero,” the o3 warned, “it breaks its reason to exist. Privacy becomes exposure.” DeFi Protocols: Collateral Damage from Layer-1 Failures Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, particularly those built atop Ethereum such as Aave, Compound, and MakerDAO, face second-order vulnerabilities. While these protocols do not directly implement ECDSA at their core, they depend entirely on Ethereum’s base-layer security. If Ethereum’s signature scheme were compromised and Layer-1 wallets became exposed, the smart contracts securing billions in TVL (Total Value Locked) would be undermined; regardless of whether the dApps themselves were quantum-aware. o3 summarized the cascading risk simply: “If the base layer fails, so does the application.” Compounding the issue is the immutability of many smart contracts. While some DeFi platforms use proxy architectures for upgrades, many early deployments do not, making them inflexible in crisis scenarios. Meme Coins and High-Beta Tokens: Virtually Defenseless At the other end of the spectrum lie meme coins and low-infrastructure tokens, which the o3 model described as “nearly defenseless.” These tokens typically lack development teams, formal governance mechanisms, or upgrade paths, leaving them acutely vulnerable to any sudden shifts in cryptographic assumptions. In the event of Q-Day, such tokens would likely suffer immediate liquidity shocks, with whales offloading positions to avoid permanent loss. The community might attempt to fork the project onto a new chain, but without technical leadership, meaningful migration is unlikely. Who Is Ready for Q-Day? The o3 simulation’s sector-by-sector stress test does not predict which coins will succeed in market terms, but rather which systems have the structural capacity to survive a game-changing leap in computational power. Based on cryptographic architecture, governance agility, and ongoing research, the post-quantum readiness landscape looks like this: Best Positioned Today Apart from Algorand , Polkadot , Ethereum, and Cardano mentioned above, these other coins have been noted to be well positioned in the case of a Q-day. Cosmos Ecosystem (ATOM, Juno, Osmosis) Cosmos shares Polkadot’s modular philosophy. Independent zones (chains) communicate through IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication), allowing sovereign upgrades. Projects like Juno and Osmosis have agile governance models and could implement PQC locally. Avalanche (AVAX) Employs a DAG-optimized consensus model (Snowball/Snowman), which increases redundancy and communication between subnets. Subnets (custom blockchains) can adopt PQC signatures independently. Governance is emerging, but the tech is flexible. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) A sharded blockchain with scalability and flexibility at its core. It already supports contract-based key rotation and multi-signature accounts, making future cryptographic migration plausible Tezos (XTZ) Tezos was one of the first blockchains to emphasize formal on-chain governance and self-amending protocols. It supports Michelson , a low-level functional language that allows for cryptographic primitives to be upgraded via governance proposals without forks. Radix (XRD) Radix uses a unique consensus model (Cerberus) and is focused on developer experience and modular architecture. While not currently post-quantum, its component-based DeFi engine and structured governance may allow for faster quantum-proof upgrades. Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) Built on hashgraph consensus (not a blockchain), Hedera offers high throughput and ABFT (asynchronous Byzantine fault tolerance). Its enterprise focus includes forward-looking cryptographic considerations, and the council-led governance can act quickly. Most At Risk Monero , Shiba Inu and ERC-20 tokens, Dogecoin , Bitcoin was noted by o3 to have critical quantum-exposure risks , either due to obsolete cryptographic foundations, rigid governance, or a total dependency on vulnerable Layer-1 infrastructure. Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Dash (DASH): All forked from or closely related to Bitcoin, they inherit the same ECDSA vulnerabilities without demonstrating meaningful governance innovation or PQC research. Conclusion The takeaway is not to panic, but to prioritize strategic risk awareness . Quantum computing is not a hypothetical threat; it is an inevitable one . What remains uncertain is when it will become powerful enough to break widely used public-key cryptography. For blockchain projects, the prudent move isn’t to predict Q-Day’s exact date but to build architectures that can flex when it does arrive. That includes investing in research, improving governance, abstracting cryptography, and educating communities on quantum resilience.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/06/30

6 Reasons SPY Could Be One of the Most Used Tokens in the Next Bull Run: Presale Could End Soon

6 Reasons SPY Could Be One of the Most Used Tokens in the Next Bull Run: Presale Could End Soon

The next bull run is likely going to reward crypto projects with real utility, not just hype. Speculation can only go so far, but what matters most is whether a token does something useful. This utility is making SPY unique even from its presale. SPY is the native token of SpacePay, a platform that lets.. The post 6 Reasons SPY Could Be One of the Most Used Tokens in the Next Bull Run: Presale Could End Soon appeared first on 99Bitcoins .

Author: 99Bitcoins

2025/06/30

Texas is going Bitcoin: 3 tokens to stack as U.S. states embrace BTC reserves

Texas is going Bitcoin: 3 tokens to stack as U.S. states embrace BTC reserves

Texas funds $10m Bitcoin reserve, setting stage for altcoin surge as ETF hopes and investor momentum grow. #partnercontent

Author: Crypto.news

2025/06/30

Toncoin holders eye CATZILLA, a memecoin with 15,000% potential and breakout buzz

Toncoin holders eye CATZILLA, a memecoin with 15,000% potential and breakout buzz

Investors flock to new memecoin CATZILLA, chasing potential 15,000% gains as hype builds across the crypto market. #partnercontent

Author: Crypto.news

2025/06/30

SOL jumps on ETF buzz; XRP eyes $8–$27 breakout, XYZVerse fuels 25,000% moonshot hopes

SOL jumps on ETF buzz; XRP eyes $8–$27 breakout, XYZVerse fuels 25,000% moonshot hopes

Solana rebounds on ETF optimism, XRP eyes breakout, and XYZVerse draws buzz with 25,000% rally potential. #partnercontent

Author: Crypto.news

2025/06/29

While majors stall, meme cats and underdogs lead crypto pack

While majors stall, meme cats and underdogs lead crypto pack

As XRP struggles to hold the $2.20 level and Bitcoin and Ethereum trade flat, lesser-known meme coins are stealing the spotlight.

Author: Crypto.news

2025/06/29

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