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Associated Press
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
From Vine to Pump.fun: Jon Paul Piques and Creator Coins Are Reshaping Livestream Monetization
Jon Paul Piques, one of Vine's breakout comedy stars, is back in the spotlight, this time helping lead a new wave of creator-led livestream monetization on the fast-growing Web3 platform where creators launch their own tokens and engage directly with their audiences. The Do It For The Vine coin quickly reached over 6 million dollars in market cap during its first week. While the price now fluctuates based on open market activity, the project's momentum has remained strong. Streams continue drawing in viewers with a blend of comedy, IRL segments, podcast-style interviews, and live community interaction. Unlike meme tokens centered on a single personality, Do It For The Vine powers a broader creator channel featuring a rotating cast of streamers, guests, and creators. It is not about one person. It is about building a collaborative stream. The coin functions as a digital access point to a creator-led ecosystem that keeps content fresh and interactive. At its core, the project is a Web3 native talent agency made up of people who embody the spirit of the original Vine era: raw, viral, and unapologetically entertaining. 'This is not hype or gambling' says Piques. 'People are showing up because they believe in what we are building together. This is about creating something long term, a real community-driven content channel. I am committed to showing up and continuing to build it with the team.' The collective is already bringing in familiar faces and rising talent. Vine alum Jerry Purpdrank, who has built a combined following of over 12 million across platforms, is joining the streams, as is Jack Doherty (Jackson O'Doherty), a no-filter stunt creator with a combined audience of nearly 24 million across YouTube, Instagram, and X. 'I joined Do It For The Vine to stream because I have been looking for a platform where I can actually make the content I want without censorship or restrictions so I can truly entertain my audience' says O'Doherty. Their involvement brings fresh energy and broader reach to the channel. The deal was developed by a founding team that includes Piques and his longtime lawyer and manager, Ashwant Venkatram, founder of Venkatram Ventures. Venkatram has represented top creators across comedy, entertainment, and digital media for more than a decade. 'I pride myself on seeing what is next before it hits,' says Venkatram. 'I was the first lawyer to represent creators on Vine when brand deals were 500 dollars, and within months, we were negotiating 50,000 to 100,000 dollar campaigns for six second content. That Gen Z audience became so valuable we had A-list celebrities reaching out for integrations.' 'With crypto I have always been cautious' he adds. 'But this was not about speculation. What stood out to me with is that it is a transparent tool. It is simply a live way to build something with your audience and let them engage in real time. And that is exactly what the team behind this project is doing.' 'This is not about chasing hype' he continues. 'It is about giving creators another tool to control their relationship with their audience. No middlemen, no approval pipelines. That kind of ownership is something I have always pushed for in my client deals.' He adds, 'We are experimenting with the first publicly built talent collective where the audience can track progress, engage in real time, and see the results of new signings, content, and brand partnerships as they unfold. The coin's performance reflects audience interest, not financial guarantees. It is simply one way to observe community traction as it happens. That level of visibility and alignment is new and worth paying attention to.' The team believes this is just the beginning. 'You are going to start seeing high profile guests on stream. Creators, celebrities, maybe even politicians' says Piques. 'This format gives us room to experiment. There is no brand filter. The audience shows up when they are entertained. And when they are not, we see that instantly. It is like culture moving in real time.' As traditional platforms continue tightening monetization and visibility, presents an alternative that is creator-owned and audience-driven. If Do It For The Vine is the start, the future of streaming may look more like a real-time market than a traditional media channel.
Associated Press
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Two Davids, One Mission: Pump.fun and Soulbound.TV Rally Streamers Against Web2 Goliaths
New York City, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the heat rises this summer, so does a new creator-first movement fueled by two of Web3's most explosive platforms: and On the heels of $PUMP's viral memecoin launch and $SBX's, the pair are proving that creator-owned platforms can do what Twitch, TikTok, and Facebook won't: share the upside with the people who generate it. lit the match. built the creator economy that follows. StreamFi Summer Is Heating Up First came DeFi Summer. Then NFT Summer. Now, StreamFi Summer is underway—and is leading the charge. Among early movers like Abstract, Arena, and Sidekick, has emerged as the most complete and creator-centric platform, not just layering crypto on top of video, but completely rebuilding streaming around an interactive, financialized creator economy. Inside a stream, fans can: 'It feels like DeFi in 2020, but for entertainment,' said one early user. is currently open for anyone to stream and has already hosted high-profile events, including a recent stream with esports legends Babybay, Sinatraa, and Tarik, some of the largest streamers in the world. Soulbound x The Culture + Code Alliance While ignited meme culture with $PUMP and a $5.6B valuation, is putting that cultural energy to work, turning streams into sovereign economies with $SBX at the center. And they're not alone. is: = chaotic, fun, viral, culture-hacking memecoin energy. = enduring creator-owned infrastructure built on top of that cultural momentum. Together, and represents a new creator stack, where memes create demand, and ownership-based platforms capture and sustain it. Two Davids, One Mission: End the Era of Exploitation For too long, creators have been at the mercy of Web2 platforms that profit from their work while locking them into algorithmic black boxes, delayed payouts, and ad-based scraps. proved that users can generate billions in value when given the right tools. is proving they can keep that value—instantly, on-chain, and without middlemen. 'This isn't just a product shift,' says the team. 'It's a culture shift. And creators are done waiting to get paid.' Two Davids. One mission. And the Web2 Goliaths are running out of runway. About is the largest Web3 livestreaming platform, offering instant crypto payouts, 80%+ revenue share, zero ads, and creator-owned tools like prediction markets, AI agents, token integrations, and on-chain bounties. Backed by Animoca Brands and already home to 100,000+ users and 2,000+ streamers, is leading the StreamFi revolution. About is a Solana-based memecoin launchpad that lets anyone deploy a token in seconds. After exploding to a $5.6B valuation with $PUMP, has become the beating heart of on-chain meme culture and viral token launches in Web3. Casey Grooms Co-Founder [email protected] Casey Grooms marketing(at)
Forbes
15-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Meme Era Ends—What Comes After Pump.Fun?
CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index Chart shows Altcoin Season's continued growth as Bitcoin Season ... More begins to steady As Bitcoin flirts with new all-time highs, it's tempting to focus solely on the headlines. But beneath the surface, a more interesting shift is happening in crypto markets—one that could mark the end of one era and the quiet rise of another. Over the weekend, pulled off what can only be described as a staggering feat: raising $600 million in just 12 minutes. That makes it the third-largest ICO in crypto history. Co-founder Elon Cohen confirmed 150 billion tokens were sold at $0.004 in the public sale on July 12, following a 180 billion token private sale. Altogether, the project has now raised $1.32 billion. Major exchanges like Kraken, BitGo, Gate, Bybit, MEXC, etc. were among those allocated tokens—a clear signal that this wasn't just another memecoin sideshow. Experimentation Fuels the Next Crypto Wave This frenzy is not happening in isolation. Plasma, a new Bitcoin-based blockchain designed specifically for stablecoins, is holding its private sale on July 17. Backed by big names like Framework Ventures, Peter Thiel, and Tether's CEO, it already raised $20 million earlier this year. Its core asset is an 'exploit token'—suggesting experimentation is far from over, but the terrain is shifting. Perhaps most notably, Binance has now entered the bonding curve arena, launching a token sale through its wallet. This model allows token prices to rise dynamically as more buyers enter—a gamified pricing system that rewards early entrants. While these tokens aren't tradable during the bonding curve period, they become fully transferable afterward, injecting even more complexity (and potential) into the market. For Binance, this could catalyze a new wave of altcoin experimentation—not just on BNB Chain, but ecosystem-wide. Is the peak or the swan song of the meme coin cycle? Much like DeFi Summer found its bookend in SushiSwap's launch and the NFT boom was crystallized by Blur's airdrop, might be the moment meme coin mania burns its brightest before dimming. History suggests that when the leading platform of a trend tokenizes, the narrative is near its end. has distilled meme speculation into a single tradable vehicle. Why bet on individual coins when you can simply buy exposure to the entire meme phenomenon through its token? But in doing so, it may be cannibalizing the market it helped create. As liquidity shifts from memecoins to meta-memecoins, the once-chaotic playground of high-risk speculation starts to look institutionalized—and exhausted. This meme cycle has already exceeded expectations, lasting around six months, far longer than typical technical narratives that run their course in two to three. Passing the baton to Real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins Plasma's architecture and Binance's fair-launch bonding curve model both signal a turn toward utility. Crypto's challenge is no longer just mass adoption—it's about building platforms that distribute value more equitably. In that sense, bonding curve and fair launch format may be its true legacy: a bridge between speculative chaos and structured participation. The meme season may be cooling, but the market isn't. It's simply rotating. As always in crypto, attention flows to what's next.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Binance Wallet Takes on Pump.fun and Bonk.fun With New Four.Meme Partnership
Binance will introduce a new token sale model within its Wallet, utilizing a bonding curve mechanism for price discovery in a partnership with the ecosystem that goes live on July 15. Bonding curves adjust token prices in real-time based on demand: the more that users buy, the higher the price climbs. Tokens bought during the event are non-transferable until the sale ends and buy orders can't be canceled. The announcement comes as token launchpads and see ever-growing volumes and user interest. launched in January 2024 as Solana's premier memecoin factory, handling over 11 million token creations and generating more than $800 million in fees. Its bonding-curve AMM lets anyone launch a token, locking in 80% supply to guarantee instant liquidity — instantly turning ideas into tradable coins and making 'viral memecoins' accessible with a click. has ripped to the lead, capturing over 55% of Solana's token issuances, fueled by a fee structure that directs 50% of fees to BONK buybacks and burns — which removes over $500,000 of BONK daily. Binance stated that its dynamic system will enable early participants to gain exposure before listings on Binance Alpha or DEXs. Still, it also locks capital for the duration of the event and introduces price volatility from the outset Users can exit early by selling back into the bonding curve before the event ends, assuming there's demand. Otherwise, tokens unlock at the close and can be traded freely if listed. The math is simple but risky: if the curve steepens too quickly, late entrants pay significantly more. If early participants dump, prices can collapse before listings begin. ecosystem is valued at around $368 million as of Monday, and will be the first to test the format on Binance Wallet. It may not necessarily rush to buy wherever tokens are launched. A warning on the Binance Alpha alerts users that these tokens are associated with 'increased price volatility, higher risks,' and lack guaranteed liquidity. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pump.fun Acquires Wallet Tracker Kolscan to Expand Onchain Trading Tools
has acquired Kolscan, a real-time wallet tracker known for monitoring the activity of top onchain traders, in a move aimed at deepening its presence in the crypto data and trading ecosystem. Kolscan tracks wallet behavior, token profit and loss, and ranks trader performance on a public leaderboard, giving users a granular look into how the most successful wallets operate. The integration with could improve existing product features but also lay the groundwork for new trading experiences built around transparency, gamification, and social investing. already a central player in Solana's meme coin and low-friction token boom, has generated over $600 million in protocol revenue to date. The acquisition signals a move beyond token launches into a more robust social trading ecosystem, ,one where wallet performance, real-time trade data, and community-driven speculation are front and center. The announcement comes a day ahead of the launch of PUMP, the platform's native token, which is already trading on Hyperliquid at a 40% premium to its ICO in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
