Pump.fun Temporarily Suspends Livestreams Due to Concerns Over Moderation

About the Issue

Solana-based meme coin generator Pump.fun has announced the suspension of its live streaming functionality on its site, indefinitely, until the moderation infrastructure is ready to deal with the heightened levels of activity.

The Reason Behind the Pause

The decision comes after Pump.fun came under fire for its controversial livestream feature, which has been exploited for disturbing acts.

Rapid Growth and Pressure on Moderation Systems

Pump.fun’s rapid growth, with livestreams increasing by over 100 times in just a week, has put significant pressure on its moderation systems. The platform has expanded its moderation team and enhanced both human and automated content control systems to address this issue.

The Concerns Raised

Despite the efforts to improve moderation, Pump.fun has decided to temporarily suspend the livestream feature until its moderation infrastructure can catch up with the increased activity. This move comes after the platform was criticized for its livestream feature, which allowed for extreme actions, including threats of self-harm and violence linked to the financial success of the tokens.

Examples of Exploitative Livestreams

One chilling incident involved a user threatening to take their life if their token failed to achieve a $25 million market cap. In other cases, individuals have depicted violent actions towards their families in desperate attempts to push their projects to success, even going as far as firing a gun to show progress when their coin’s value rose. These shocking behaviors have sparked outrage online.

Pump.fun’s Response

In response to these troubling incidents, Pump.fun reaffirmed its commitment to moderation and user safety. The platform has announced that it will be publishing guidelines and providing creators and users with greater visibility into individual moderation decisions to ensure everyone understands the process and outcomes.

Pump.fun’s Efforts to Improve Moderation

Pump.fun has emphasized that it is committed to growing alongside its community and ensuring that the platform becomes stronger and better through every challenge it faces. The platform has announced plans to: