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