Pump.fun Announces New Creator Fee Model for 2026, PUMP Surges 10%
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 10 2026- Token Price Reaction: Following founder Alon's announcement of a market-driven creator fee model set for 2026, the PUMP token experienced a daily gain of approximately 6.6%, with an intraday surge exceeding 10%, indicating a swift market response to structural changes.
- Fee Model Change: Pump.fun is replacing its existing Dynamic Fees V1 structure with a market-driven model aimed at reducing friction between creators and traders, thereby enhancing trading depth and encouraging higher-risk trading activities, reflecting the platform's focus on long-term risks.
- Limitations of Dynamic Fees: Although Dynamic Fees V1 succeeded in attracting high-quality project teams, it failed to effectively change the behavior of typical memecoin deployers, resulting in insufficient trading depth, prompting the platform to reassess incentive designs for sustainable growth.
- Future Outlook: Pump.fun emphasized that further updates will follow, encouraging traders to shape narratives through market participation rather than preset incentives, with expectations that this transition will have a profound impact on trust within the Solana memecoin ecosystem.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
