June 06, 2025

How Will Pump Fun's Token Impact Solana? | Weekly Roundup

59 minutes

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup joined by Ryan Connor. We deep dive into the Pump Fun token launch, why does Pump want to raise $1B, Alpenglow, how to scale Solana & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:50) Pump Fun’s Token Launch

(07:29) Ledger Ad

(08:21) What Is The Pump Fun Strategy?

(18:12) Why Does Pump Want To Raise $1B?

(29:00) Will Pump Launch A Chain Or Exchange?

(33:56) Ledger Ad

(34:48) Will Pump Fun Remain On Solana?

(45:11) Questions From The Audience

(49:18) Alpenglow

(53:00) How To Scale Solana?

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