Pump.fun Founder Rumored to End Livestream Feature

• Rumors suggest Pump.fun’s founder may shut down its “Stages” livestream feature amid growing controversy.
• Disturbing incidents, including a live-streamed suicide, have sparked concerns over platform content.
• Founder Alon addresses moderation efforts, emphasizing free speech while ensuring harmful content is filtered.

The popular Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun has found itself at the center of controversy following disturbing trends on its “Stages” livestream feature. Recent rumors suggest that the platform’s founder is contemplating shutting down the feature entirely as troubling incidents have escalated.

The speculation started with a tweet from well-known crypto trader Da Sheriff, who described a tragic incident where someone live-streamed their suicide. The individual reportedly ended their life after failing to achieve a $1 million market capitalization target. Da Sheriff called the potential discontinuation of the feature an “excellent decision,” citing the chaos and harm occurring on the platform.

Livestream Chaos on Pump.fun

What began as a tool for fostering real-time interaction and collaboration has spiraled into an unpredictable trend of bizarre and harmful content. Users have streamed everything from meme-worthy antics, such as a “man dancing naked” and individuals harming goldfish, to more concerning events like live rug pulls and explicit content creators promoting their work.

These incidents have sparked heated debates within the crypto community about the responsibilities of Web3 platforms in moderating user-generated content. While some users see the livestream feature as an entertaining extension of meme culture, others argue that its lack of moderation poses serious risks to participants and viewers.

Pump.fun Founder Reacts

In a recent tweet, Pump.fun’s pseudonymous founder, Alon, addressed concerns about content moderation on the platform. He clarified that while the platform supports free speech, it actively moderates illicit content, including images, videos, live streams, and comments, to protect users from harmful or dangerous material.

Alon explained that, similar to platforms like X and Reddit, adult content is allowed but tagged as NSFW, which gives users the option to opt out. He stated that the moderation team works tirelessly, and the platform is constantly improving its tools to manage the growing volume of content.

Alon acknowledged that moderation is not perfect and encouraged users to report any issues through support channels. He also reassured followers that content moderation has been a priority since the platform’s inception and promised greater transparency moving forward.