The Solana-based token launchpad Pump.fun has reintroduced its livestreaming feature for all users as of April 11, rolling out a new set of moderation rules and enforcement strategies aimed at preventing misuse.
This livestreaming capability had been paused since November 25, 2024, due to rampant abuse and the platform’s challenges in managing user-generated content effectively.
In their announcement, Pump.fun stated that livestreaming is now accessible across the platform with “industry-standard moderation systems” and clear content guidelines.
The reintroduction follows a trial launch on April 4, where the feature was made available to a limited 5% of users to evaluate the new compliance measures.
Updated policies
The reinstated livestream policy outlines a list of prohibited content, which includes graphic violence, threats, sexual exploitation, harassment, doxxing, unauthorized use of intellectual property, and any material that promotes terrorism or illegal activities.
Content concerning youth endangerment or child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is strictly prohibited and will lead to further actions, including potential referrals to law enforcement as necessary.
In a public statement, the company highlighted the purpose of the policy: to ensure “creativity and freedom of expression” while reducing harmful or illegal actions. Pump.fun noted that the moderation framework would adapt based on feedback from users, moderators, and policy experts.
Violations may lead to livestream termination or permanent account bans. Users have the option to appeal moderation decisions, although the platform retains final authority over content matters.
Livestream challenges
The livestream feature, which debuted in May 2024, had originally driven user engagement by enabling memecoin creators to directly connect with investors in real-time.
Nevertheless, its swift rise in popularity resulted in significant misuse. Creators began organizing extreme challenges linked to token performance, including stunts involving firearms and threats of self-harm.
One widely reported instance involved a creator who threatened to commit suicide if their token did not reach a specific value, leading to public calls for the feature to be taken offline.
Upon suspension, the Pump.fun team announced that they had doubled their human moderation staff and were developing automated systems to identify violations, acknowledging similarities to the challenges faced by mainstream social media platforms.
The platform declared it would only reinstate livestreaming once its moderation capabilities could adequately support broader usage. Pump.fun now mandates that creators adhere to its established moderation policy and utilize appeal processes where necessary.