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Winners & Losers From PUMP’S ICO With Santi, Yano & Rob Hadick | Weekly Roundup

Jul 11, 2025
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Rob Hadick
Joining Santi and Jason, Rob Hadick, a seasoned investor in the crypto industry, shares his insights on PUMP'S ICO and the future of creator-driven revenue. They discuss the intense competition in cryptocurrency, exploring how platforms like PUMP offer better incentives for creators. The trio dives into the drama at Polymarket and the intricacies of stablecoins, while also analyzing recent mergers and acquisitions reshaping the market landscape. With humor and expertise, they unravel the evolving dynamics of content creation and investment opportunities in this fast-paced industry.
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INSIGHT

Pump ICO Dynamics And Risks

  • Pump's ICO saw $740 million bought by VCs and institutions, with $260 million by retail via launchpads.
  • Most liquid funds expect short-term trading profits but face oversupply risks on valuation and supply.
INSIGHT

Pump's ICO: A New Era of Creator Economy and Token Dynamics

Pump's recent ICO highlights a fast-growing protocol on Solana that has done nearly $700 million in revenue, aiming to disrupt creator-driven revenue platforms by launching its own chain.

Rob Hadick explains that many institutional investors plan to quickly trade out after the ICO, suggesting potential short-term trading volatility despite a strong fundamental business model.

The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape between Pump and Hyperliquid, with Pump focusing more on retail and creators while seeking to democratize capital raising for media and entertainment.

They discuss the challenges of owning user experiences, the future of financialization in content creation, and how this aligns with younger generations' expectations, particularly Gen Z's financialization of everything.

INSIGHT

Pump's Creator Economy Ambition

  • Pump targets creators with a unique model different from Hyperliquid's whale-focused capital markets.
  • Success depends on whether creators adopt it and if it can compete with entrenched platforms.
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