The Memecoin Phenomenon: An In-Depth Study of Solana's Blockchain Trends
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2512.11850v3
- Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:03:23 GMT
- Title: The Memecoin Phenomenon: An In-Depth Study of Solana's Blockchain Trends
- Authors: Davide Mancino,
- Abstract summary: Using on-chain data, it is explored how retail-focused token creation platforms are reshaping blockchain ecosystems.<n>Pump$.$fun accounted for up to 71.1% of all tokens minted on Solana and contributed 40-67.4% of total DEX transactions.<n>This paper highlights the need to critically assess the implications of retail-driven speculative trading and its potential to disrupt emerging blockchain economies.
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- Abstract: This paper analyzes the emerging memecoin phenomenon on the Solana blockchain, focusing on the Pump$.$fun platform during Q4 2024. Using on-chain data, it is explored how retail-focused token creation platforms are reshaping blockchain ecosystems and influencing market participation. This study finds that Pump$.$fun accounted for up to 71.1% of all tokens minted on Solana and contributed 40-67.4% of total DEX transactions. Despite this activity, fewer than 2% of tokens successfully transitioned to major decentralized exchanges, highlighting a highly speculative market structure. The platform experienced rapid growth, with daily active users rising from 60,000 to peaks of 260,000, underscoring strong retail adoption. This reflects a broader shift towards accessible, socially-driven market participation enabled by memecoins. However, while memecoins lower entry barriers and encourage retail engagement, they introduce significant risks. The volatile and speculative nature of these platforms raises concerns about long-term sustainability and the resilience of the blockchain ecosystem. These findings reveal the dual impact of memecoins: they democratize token creation and alter market dynamics but may jeopardize market efficiency and stability. This paper highlights the need to critically assess the implications of retail-driven speculative trading and its potential to disrupt emerging blockchain economies.
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