How to create a Meme Coin on pump.fun - From zero to Viral in 72 hours
The meme coin world is the wild west of crypto. No rules, no gatekeepers… just vibes, memes, and million-dollar moments made from nothing but chaos and creativity.
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But while most people are throwing random tokens into the blockchain void hoping for luck, the smart ones are building movements — and platforms like Pump.fun are making it easier than ever.
Let’s break down how to actually launch a meme coin that means something, builds community, and goes viral.
💡 Step 1: Start with a Story, Not Just a Token
The best meme coins don’t start with utility — they start with a feeling.
Before you even open Pump.fun, decide what your coin represents.
- Is it funny?
- Is it rebellious?
- Is it cultural?
- Or is it something that perfectly captures the internet’s collective ADHD for 72 hours?
Example:
“WAGMI Baby” — the baby left behind in the last bear market who’s crawling its way to the moon.
That’s not a project… that’s a character. A meme with legs (and diapers).
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⚙️ Step 2: Create Your Token on Pump.fun
Head to Pump.fun. Connect your Solana wallet (Phantom, Backpack, etc.). You’ll need a few dollars in SOL.
Click “Create Token.” Fill in your details:
- Name: Make it catchy and repeatable.
- Ticker: 3–5 letters that slap.
- Image: Simple, memeable logo.
- Description: A short, viral story.
Confirm and launch — your token instantly hits the bonding curve, where early buyers start moving the price up.
It’s literally that easy.
📣 Step 3: Build Hype Like It’s a Movement
Your coin won’t moon because it’s technical… it’ll moon because it’s entertaining.
Within your first 72 hours:
🕐 Day 1: Drop the Story
Announce it with a meme, a quote, and a link.
“Blackart $ART was just born. The Culture Coin💥”
🕐 Day 2: Meme Tsunami
Post memes, GIFs, short clips, fake news headlines — anything that fuels the fire.
🕐 Day 3: FOMO Ignition
Host a small giveaway, a meme contest, or a Telegram buy wall. Make the holders feel like they’re in on something big.
💬 Step 4: Build Your Community Like a Cult
Telegram and X (Twitter) are your best friends here.
Create a Telegram group that feels like an underground club:
- Post daily memes.
- Pin your coin link + leaderboard.
- Run hype voice chats.
The goal isn’t formality — it’s energy. You want people to wake up and check the group like they check notifications.
💰 Step 5: Turn Hype Into Longevity
Once your coin gains traction (100+ holders), you can evolve it:
- Drop NFTs or digital collectibles.
- Launch merch.
- Collaborate with other creators or DAOs.
- Tie it to a bigger vision — art, culture, or even philanthropy.
That’s how you move from meme coin to movement coin.
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🎨 Final Thoughts
Creating a meme coin on Pump.fun isn’t about chasing luck — it’s about mastering culture. The best meme coins blend humor, community, and brand identity into one wild digital story.
If you treat it like an art form, not a scam… your meme might just become the next viral legend on Solana.
✍🏽 Written by:
LaZhante “Shawn” Anderson
Founder, Art by the Andersons LLC
Turning creativity, culture, and chaos into opportunity.