Solana sees 1.2 million new SPL tokens in April with memecoins taking center stage

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/07 08:30:01
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Solana recorded a massive surge in token creation throughout April, with over 1.2 million new Solana Program Library (SPL) tokens minted during the month. SPL is the token standard for the Solana network, similar to ERC-20 for Ethereum. Data from Solscan shows that daily token mints consistently averaged between 30,000 and 55,000 during the reporting period. This spike was driven primarily by memecoins, many of which were launched through Pump.fun. Pump.fun is a platform that allows users to mint and trade meme-themed tokens through a simplified and user-friendly interface. Its design eliminates the need for technical skills and incorporates safeguards to minimize common security risks. As a result, the protocol has become a dominant force in the crypto industry, allowing memecoins to play a central role in Solana’s on-chain activity. A report from asset management firm VanEck shows that memecoins accounted for 44% of decentralized exchange (DEX) volume on Solana in January 2025 and 35% in April. When excluding stablecoins, SOL, and liquid staking tokens, which typically sit on the other side of these trades, memecoins represented 99% of trading volume in January and 95% in April. Due to memecoins’ popularity, Solana and Pump.fun have generated record fees this year. According to Token Terminal data, Pump.fun has generated $296 million in transaction fees year-to-date, while Solana has drawn $414 million over the same period. The post Solana sees 1.2 million new SPL tokens in April with memecoins taking center stage appeared first on CryptoSlate. Source: https://cryptoslate.com/insights/solana-sees-1-2-million-new-spl-tokens-in-april-with-memecoins-taking-center-stage/

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