Pump.fun Revamps Creator Fee Structure to Incentivize Trading Activity
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 10 2026- Fee Structure Adjustment: Pump.fun is updating its creator fee structure after realizing that last year's Dynamic Fees V1 model incentivized low-risk token creation over active trading, which is crucial for platform health.
- Creator Fee Sharing: The new system allows teams to split fees across up to 10 wallets, transfer token ownership, and assign fee percentages post-launch, thereby enhancing team flexibility and fostering ecosystem development.
- Market-Driven Updates: Future updates will adopt a market-based approach, enabling traders to determine whether a token narrative justifies creator fees, which is expected to rebalance incentives and increase trading activity ahead of 2026.
- Strategic Shift: Co-founder Alon Cohen noted that while the V1 model attracted new builders and boosted on-chain activity, it failed to meaningfully influence the behavior of average token deployers, emphasizing that traders are the lifeblood of the platform.
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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.
