In this episode, we discuss the launch of the PUMP token! We dive into price discovery on Hyperliquid, investor participation, ICO implications, revenue-sharing models, PumpFun’s acquisition strategy, competition with Bonk and Raydium, and predictions for post-launch valuation.Thanks for tuning in!

As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:09) Takeaways From PumpFun's ICO

(10:18) Ads (Katana & Ledger)

(10:55) PUMP Incentives

(24:37) Ads (Katana & Ledger)

(25:42) ICO Funding Sources

(32:19) PUMP Price Action

(46:03) Marinade Ad

(46:35) PumpFun vs Bonk & Raydium

(54:20) PumpFun's Acquisition Strategy

(1:03:37) PUMP Predictions

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