Pump.fun’s $PUMP Token ICO Sold Out in 12 Minutes — A $500M Milestone

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We just published a full breakdown on Emostically:

Pump.fun raised $500M in 12 minutes during its $PUMP public token sale — now launching into distribution.

🧵 Thread Recap:

1️⃣ Record-Breaking ICO Launch

Pump.fun sold 125 billion $PUMP tokens at $0.004 each in just 12 minutes, bypassing U.S. and U.K. participants due to regulations.

2️⃣ $500M Raised on Retail Demand

The sale generated $500M, valuing PUMP at a $4B fully diluted market cap.

3️⃣ Distribution Timeline

Tokens purchased will be distributed within 48–72 hours, remaining non-transferable until unlocked.

4️⃣ Official Contract Address

The verified Solana contract is `pumpCmXqMfrsAkQ5r49WcJnRayYRqmXz6ae8H7H9Dfn`. Avoid imposters.

5️⃣ Broader Context & Tokenomics

Public sale represented 12.5% of supply (originally intended for 15%). Full tokenomics allocate 33% to public/private sale, 24% to community initiatives, 20% to team, and more.

6️⃣ Ecosystem Implications

This launch signals fanatic community engagement and sets a benchmark for rapid fundraising within the Solana launchpad space—definitely pushing competitors like LetsBONK to innovate.

🔗 Full article:

https://www.emostically.com/2025...

💬 Discussion Points:

• Will the 48–72 hour lock-up boost long-term holder loyalty?

• How might this valuation scale given competitive pressure on Solana?

• What utility features could solidify $PUMP’s value beyond hype?

Let’s dive into future DeFi token model design across social economies! 🚀