Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad, reportedly laid off over 40 employees in two rounds timed just before their $PUMP token grants vested, potentially denying them payouts worth up to seven figures. The layoffs occurred in April and July 2026, shortly before the token vesting dates set in June 2025. This move raises concerns about the fairness of token-based compensation and may attract regulatory scrutiny, especially given Pump.fun's past compliance issues and the significant drop in $PUMP token value since its peak. The incident highlights risks in crypto compensation models and governance within successful projects.
Pump.fun, a major Solana meme coin platform, reportedly cut employees in late March and early April just weeks before their PUMP token allocations were set to vest. At least one former employee lost a token grant now valued in the seven figures. The ...
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