Memecoin Launch Timeline
A chronological history of the most significant memecoin launches and events in the Solana ecosystem and beyond.
2022 - The Beginning
December 25, 2022
Bonk ($BONK) launches via Christmas airdrop.
First Solana dog coin, distributed to revive community after FTX collapse.
Graduated
2023 - Building Momentum
July 19, 2023
Mog Coin ($MOG) launches on Uniswap.
Started as a side project by Milady NFT holders. "Internet's first culture coin."
Graduated
August 13, 2023
SPX6900 ($SPX) launches on Ethereum.
Satirical token parodying S&P 500 with elaborate lore.
Graduated
September 19, 2023
Pump.fun domain registered - The platform that would change everything.
November 20, 2023
dogwifhat ($WIF) launches with only 29 presale participants.
Would become the highest-cap Solana memecoin at $4.8B.
Graduated
2024 - The Explosion
January 3, 2024
Gigachad ($GIGA) launches on Solana.
Based on the viral Ernest Khalimov meme, with official creator endorsement.
Graduated
January 19, 2024
Pump.fun launches - The memecoin factory goes live.
Enables token creation for less than $2.
February 24, 2024
Brett ($BRETT) launches on Base chain.
Boy's Club character becomes the mascot of Base. First Base memecoin to hit $1B.
Graduated
March 14, 2024
BOOK OF MEME ($BOME) launches.
Created by artist Darkfarms as permanent meme archive on blockchain.
Graduated
March 17, 2024
SLERF ($SLERF) developer accidentally burns $10M.
Token pumps 2900% anyway. Becomes legendary crypto disaster story.
Graduated
May 28, 2024
MOTHER ($MOTHER) launches by Iggy Azalea.
First major celebrity token on Pump.fun. Sparks debate with Vitalik Buterin.
Graduated
June 9, 2024
DADDY TATE ($DADDY) promoted by Andrew Tate.
Launched as rival to MOTHER. Controversial insider trading allegations.
Active
July 21, 2024
FWOG ($FWOG) launches on Pump.fun.
Part of the "second wave" of successful Pump.fun tokens.
Graduated
September 11, 2024
Moo Deng ($MOODENG) launches.
Based on viral Thai baby hippo. Vitalik later adopts the real hippo.
Graduated
October 10, 2024
Goatseus Maximus ($GOAT) launches.
First "AI agent" token promoted by Truth Terminal. Hits $1B in days.
Graduated
October 18, 2024
Fartcoin ($FARTCOIN) launches.
Idea suggested by Truth Terminal AI. Reaches $2.5B ATH.
Graduated
November 1, 2024
Peanut the Squirrel ($PNUT) launches.
Tribute to euthanized squirrel. Elon Musk post sends it to $1.3B.
Graduated
December 4, 2024
HAWK ($HAWK) launches by Hawk Tuah Girl.
Reaches $490M in 15 minutes, crashes 95%. Class action lawsuit follows.
Dead
Platform Milestones
July 2024
Pump.fun surpasses $50 million in revenue
September 2024
Pump.fun reaches $100 million revenue - fastest crypto app ever
November 2024
Pump.fun suspends livestreaming feature after controversies
December 2024
Pump.fun bans UK users after FCA warning
January 2025
$500M class action lawsuit filed against Pump.fun
July 2025
Pump.fun ICO raises $1.3 billion in 12 minutes