How It Works
The 9 Simple Steps of the PumpThePump Lifecycle.
Creators Compete
Based on tier, creators deposit the Creator Fee and compete for their token to get pumped.
Batch Completed
When a batch fills, the collective creators' fees are sent to the on-chain batch vault.
Funds Split
The vault securely holds funds for two distinct reward pools:
• The Degen Reward (1 winner)
• The Influencer Rewards (top referrers).
Token Selected (Hidden Reveal)
The protocol random draw selects ONE token from the batch to pump. The selection result is stored in the protocol flow but NOT publicly revealed at this stage to prevent scammers from buying in early.
Degen Pump Begins
When it's time, the token is revealed on the DEX. Degens pump the token by executing buys greater than the Min Degen Buy. Influencers refer others with their custom tracking links to help reach the volume target.
Volume Target Monitoring
The token must reach the required Min Volume to Unlock Reward for the active tier (for example, 2,000 USDC for Crab, 100,000 USDC for Dolphin, and 1,000,000 USDC for Whale).
Volume Reached & Countdown
Once volume is met, a countdown starts (between 30 minutes to 3 hours, based on tier) to allow more late referrals and extra volume. The token is moved to the "Reward Draw Countdown" section on the DEX.
Degen Winner Picked
The protocol winner draw selects ONE degen out of all qualified buyers (stakers). They receive their reward as an NFT. The top Influencers with the highest verified referral counts for that same batch receive their direct influencer rewards once the batch finalizes.
Claim Your Reward
Users connect their Web3 wallet. Degen reward claims follow the live tier compliance policy, with the approved CEX payout flow used whenever that tier requires verification.
• Degen Winner: Verifies an approved CEX payout destination, passes sanctions and proof checks, and then submits the burn-and-payout transaction to release the massive USDC prize.
• Influencers: Receive their reward for services rendered and do not go through the degen CEX payout-verification flow.
Pump volume must be reached before Degens and Influencers receive their rewards.