In this episode, we discuss the launch of the PUMP token! We dive into price discovery on Hyperliquid, investor participation, ICO implications, revenue-sharing models, PumpFun’s acquisition strategy, competition with Bonk and Raydium, and predictions for post-launch valuation. Thanks for tuning in!

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:09) Takeaways From PumpFun’s ICO

(09:19) Katana Ad

(10:17) PUMP Incentives

(23:59) Katana Ad

(24:58) ICO Funding Sources

(31:35) PUMP Price Action

(45:18) PumpFun vs Bonk & Raydium

(53:04) PumpFun’s Acquisition Strategy

(01:02:21) PUMP Predictions

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