Boop.fun and the Rise of Creator-Led Memecoin Economies

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The memecoin supercycle that kicked off in 2024 has turned what used to be a sideshow into one of crypto’s biggest drivers of activity. This surge didn't just happen on its own. It was powered by a new wave of infrastructure built specifically for the memecoin era. Pump.fun was the first to capture that shift. Launched in early 2024, it gave users a way to create and trade tokens instantly, without needing technical knowledge or upfront liquidity. It stripped the process down to its simplest form and opened the floodgates. 

By early 2025, millions of tokens had launched through Pump.fun, and it became clear that memecoins weren’t just a trend; they were a new type of crypto primitive.

That success created demand for more tools, more structure, and better incentives. In 2025, Boop.fun entered the scene with a different approach. While it maintains the simplicity that made Pump.fun successful, Boop.fun emphasises rewarding creators, aligning incentives, and building token economies that can last beyond the initial hype. Its focus is not just on launching tokens quickly, but on turning them into communities with real ownership and participation.

This report looks at where Boop.fun fits in this landscape. It’s one of several launchpads born from the memecoin wave, but it also represents the next stage in how these platforms are evolving. As we’ll explore in the next sections, the memecoin supercycle is no longer just about speculation. It’s about who gets to create value on-chain and how new platforms are shaping the rules.

Key Takeaways

• Boop.fun builds on Pump.fun’s success by offering a no-code, liquidity-free token launch experience, while adding deeper incentive structures for long-term creator engagement.

• The platform introduces a “graduation” system, where tokens that hit a ~400 SOL market cap are migrated to Raydium with real liquidity, moving them into the broader Solana DeFi ecosystem.

• $BOOP staking rewards are ongoing, with 5% of every graduated token’s supply distributed to stakers, plus protocol buybacks and a share for the Boop team.

• Airdrop and incentive programs are performance-based, requiring creators and KOLs to actively contribute to token success to unlock allocations, promoting sustainability over hype.

• New revenue streams reward commitment, including 10% of platform-wide LP fees now going to creators holding ≥1% of their token, and social airdrops split between creators and holders to align community incentives.

Boop.fun Team

Boop.fun was founded by Dingaling, a well-known figure in the crypto and NFT community with a strong track record of building in Web3. Before launching Boop.fun, he served as the Chief Revenue Officer at Binance and played a key role in the early development of PancakeSwap, one of the most successful decentralized exchanges on BNB Chain. Dingaling is also recognized as a major NFT collector and social influencer, often using his platform to support emerging projects.

Though he listed himself as the former CRO of Binance, that claim came under fire in May 2025 when Binance founder CZ publicly accused Dingaling of insider trading and denied the existence of such a title within the company. His identity, long speculated upon, has since been linked to Dinghua Xiao, a former Binance executive allegedly tied to FTX’s now-defunct joint venture.

What is Boop.fun

Boop.fun is a decentralized launchpad on Solana that enables anyone to create and launch tokens, referred to as “cults”, without technical skills, upfront capital, or venture backing. The platform uses a bonding curve model for token pricing and offers a streamlined UI for launching tokens in minutes.

Boop.fun differs from earlier tools by focusing on long-term alignment. It allocates 50% of its native token, $BOOP, to creators and holders. It also integrates performance-based rewards and data-driven airdrops, helping communities grow past the initial hype.

The platform is connected to key Solana DEXs like Raydium and Orca and has extended support to the BNB Chain via PancakeSwap. It is also listed on major centralized exchanges like MEXC, Gate.io, and BitMart.

Boop.fun refers to its tokens as “cults” to emphasize its narrative-first, community-driven philosophy. It actively supports cultural participation through events like TOKEN2049 and integrates tools like Ave.ai for token tracking and analytics.

Boop.fun by the Numbers

Since launching in 2025, Boop.fun has quickly emerged as one of the most active memecoin platforms on Solana. Its traction can be tracked through on-chain data and user engagement metrics, which show rapid growth in token creation, staking participation, and community activity.

Total Tokens Launched: 26,603

Total Graduated Tokens: 670

Daily Active Users (DAU): 1,595

Total Registered Users: 99,811

Total BOOP Staked: 73.5 million BOOP

Total Unique Stakers: 7,362

Core Product and Service Offering

Boop.fun’s core offering is a no-code token launchpad. Once a token hits ~400 SOL in market cap, it graduates off the bonding curve and gets real liquidity seeded on Raydium. Around 80 SOL is moved into an LP, while 6 SOL covers deployment costs.

Additional services include:

• Staking: $BOOP stakers earn 5% of the supply of every graduated token (split 60% to stakers, 30% buyback, 10% team).

• Airdrop Infrastructure: 15% of $BOOP is allocated for KOLs, unlocked only if they launch a token and hit a $20M market cap.

• Cross-Chain Access: Beyond Solana, Boop.fun is live on BNB Chain and integrated with PancakeSwap v3.

• Tooling: Deep integrations with Ave.ai, SolTradingBot, and MEVX for execution, tracking, and sniping.

How Boop.fun Works

Boop.fun simplifies the process of launching a meme coin by providing a no-code, self-serve interface where anyone can create a token, referred to as a “cult,” directly from the platform. 

The process is designed to be fast, accessible, and aligned with the culture of memecoin trading on Solana.

Here’s a step-by-step overview of how Boop.fun operates:

Token Creation

Users can launch a new token by connecting their wallet and entering basic details. Boop.fun uses a bonding curve model to bootstrap initial pricing and distribution. This structure allows tokens to be traded immediately after creation without requiring external liquidity.

Bonding Curve and Market Cap Threshold

As users buy into a newly created cult, the token's price increases along the bonding curve. Once the market cap of a token reaches around 400 SOL, it “graduates” from the bonding curve model and transitions into a real liquidity pool on Raydium.

Graduation Mechanism

At the graduation point:

• Roughly 80 SOL collected from the bonding curve is moved to seed a Raydium liquidity pool.

• 6 SOL is set aside to cover deployment and migration costs.

• The token becomes tradable on Raydium, giving it access to wider liquidity and visibility.

Staking and Reward Distribution

$BOOP token holders can stake their tokens on Boop.fun. In return, they receive 5% of the total supply of every token that graduates from the platform. Rewards are split between stakers (60%), a protocol buyback pool (30%), and the Boop.fun team (10%).

KOL Incentive Program

Influencers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) are eligible for a special airdrop program. To claim their allocation of $BOOP, they must launch a token on the platform. If their cult reaches a $20 million market cap, their tokens fully unlock. This system incentivizes influential users to not just promote the platform, but actively build on it.

Ecosystem Integration

Boop.fun is deeply integrated with Solana-native trading tools and platforms. It supports instant analytics, charting, and trading via integrations with Ave.ai, MEVX, and SolTradingBot. These tools provide real-time data and visibility for newly launched cults, making them easier to discover and trade.

Cross-Chain Support

In addition to its Solana foundation, Boop.fun has expanded to the BNB Chain, with token listings available on PancakeSwap v3. This enhances access for users across multiple networks and increases the platform’s reach.

Roadmap

Boop.fun has not yet shared a roadmap.

Points, Rewards & Airdrop Program

Boop.fun has designed its rewards and airdrop system to drive long-term engagement from creators, token holders, and influencers. The program has evolved to better align incentives across the ecosystem, with new mechanisms that directly reward contribution, performance, and sustained token activity.

Staking Rewards

• 5% of each graduated token goes into the reward pool

• 60% to stakers, 30% to buybacks, 10% to the team

KOL Airdrop Program

• 15% of $BOOP supply set aside for top influencers

• Requires token launch + $20M mcap to fully unlock

Updated Social Airdrop (May 9, 2025)

• BOOP airdrops now split 50/50 between creators and token holders

• Only the first token launched by a creator qualifies for the holder side

New Creator LP Fee Rewards (May 9, 2025)

• 10% of all LP fees distributed to creators who hold ≥1% of their token

• Only tokens with a $100K+ market cap qualify

• Distribution is proportional to each token’s mcap among all eligible tokens

Retroactive + Data-Driven Airdrops

• Airdrops for active meme coin wallets

• KaitoAI-powered targeting of high-impact X/Twitter users

KOL Airdrop Program

Boop.fun has allocated 15% of the total $BOOP supply for key opinion leaders (KOLs). However, this is a performance-based system:

• KOLs must launch a token on Boop.fun to qualify.

• If the token reaches a $20 million market cap, the airdrop fully unlocks.

• This mechanism incentivizes real engagement and ensures rewards are given based on impact, not just influence.

Social Airdrop (Revised)

Previously, social airdrops were entirely directed toward project creators. Following community feedback, Boop.fun revised the distribution structure:

• 50% of the airdrop allocation now goes to the token’s creator.

• The remaining 50% is distributed to holders of that token, based on snapshot data at unlock.

• If a creator has launched multiple tokens, only the first one is used to determine eligible holders for the reward split.

This update better balances incentives between builders and their communities, ensuring both groups benefit from successful token performance.

Retroactive and Data-Driven Airdrops

In addition to the core programs, Boop.fun also runs:

• Retroactive Airdrops for active meme coin traders

• KaitoAI-targeted Airdrops to high-performing Twitter/X accounts based on past engagement and on-chain activity

Funding

Accoridng to CyperHunter, Boop.fun quietly raised a pre-seed round as of May 1, 2025, with backing from key figures across the Solana and Web3 ecosystem. Investors include Sidekick, Brandon Millman, Francesco Agosti, Mert Mumtaz, Bartosz Lipinski, Lucas Bruder, Ilja Moisejevs, ThreadGuy, Meow, Raj Gokal, and Mint Collectible.

The round reflects early support from infrastructure builders and influencers with deep ties to Solana, DeFi, and the memecoin sector.

Final Thoughts

Boop.fun didn’t reinvent meme coin launchpads, but it refined the formula. By focusing on creator ownership, performance-based rewards, and real community participation, it addresses the short-termism that often defines the meme coin space.

The platform’s structure reflects an understanding that while memes can go viral fast, sustaining value requires aligned incentives and reliable tools. In a cycle where token creation has become accessible to anyone, Boop.fun is betting that the future belongs to projects that reward not just speculation, but commitment.

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