Is Pump.fun Failing Investors?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been following the explosion of meme coin launches on Pump.fun, and honestly, I’m starting to get pretty concerned for regular investors. The hype is real, but so are the risks. After digging deeper, I’m starting to think platforms like ZeroTick Launchpad might be what we actually need. Here’s why:

The Problems with Pump.fun

• Rug Pull Central: Over 98% of tokens launched on Pump.fun are basically pump-and-dump or rug pulls. That means most people are losing money, while insiders and bots rake in profits.
• No Investor Protection: There’s zero recourse if you get rugged. No refund pools, no escrow, nothing.
• Legal Storm Incoming: There’s now a class action lawsuit against Pump.fun for selling unregistered securities and not providing basic protections (KYC, AML, age checks, etc).
• Speculation Over Substance: The platform is designed for quick flips, not sustainable projects. It’s a gambler’s market, not an investor’s.

Why I believe platforms like ZeroTick Launchpad are Game Changer

• Fair Launches: Everyone gets access at the same time-no bots, no insider advantage.
• Investor Protection: There’s a built-in refund pool and smart contract escrow, so if a project rugs, you’re not left holding the bag.
• Cross-Chain Support: Participate in launches across multiple blockchains, all from one dashboard.
• Real Analytics: Get real-time, AI-powered data and wallet tracking to make smarter decisions.
• Builder Friendly: No-code, multi-chain deployment makes it easy for legit projects to launch and grow.

ZeroTick vs Pump.fun: Quick Comparison

This is not an endorsement for ZeroTick, rather a way to highlight the differences between the two platforms.

Fair Launch

ZeroTick: Synchronized launches, anti-bot and anti-insider tools ensure everyone gets equal access.

Pump.fun: No protections; insiders and bots often gain the advantage.

Investor Safety

ZeroTick: Built-in refund pool and smart contract escrow protect against rug pulls.

Pump.fun: No investor protections; high rate of pump-and-dump and rug pull schemes.

Legal Compliance

ZeroTick: Emphasizes transparency and fairness.

Pump.fun: Facing lawsuits for selling unregistered securities and lacks KYC/AML checks.

Analytics

ZeroTick: Real-time, AI-powered analytics and wallet tracking.

Pump.fun: Minimal analytics, mostly basic data.

Multi-chain Support

ZeroTick: Supports launches across multiple blockchains.

Pump.fun: Limited to Solana only.

Discussion

• Have you lost money on Pump.fun launches?
• What features do you want to see in a launchpad?
• Is the “anything goes” meme coin culture sustainable, or do we need more investor protection?

Would love to hear your experiences and thoughts!

Not shilling, just genuinely curious about how we can make this space better for everyone. Let’s discuss!