Solana’s Raydium Launches LaunchLab to Rival Pump.fun

Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Raydium has unveiled LaunchLab, a new platform designed to simplify creating and distributing tokens without requiring coding skills. The tool directly competes with Pump.fun, offering a permissionless environment that prioritizes both community participation and creator autonomy.

Introducing LaunchLab, Raydium’s all-in-one token launchpad.

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— Raydium (@RaydiumProtocol) April 16, 2025

Following the announcement, Raydium’s native token, RAY, reacted positively. The token rose over 10% to hit $2.40.

Flexible Token Setup for Creators

LaunchLab allows anyone to create and launch tokens at no cost. It integrates bonding curve mechanics with Raydium’s automated market maker (AMM) infrastructure.

Once a launch reaches the default target of 85 Solana (SOL) using the “JustSendit” mode, the collected SOL and its token pair are moved into a Raydium liquidity pool. Liquidity provider (LP) tokens are then burned to permanently secure liquidity, ensuring continued trading within Raydium’s ecosystem.

Creators can use the simplified JustSendit flow or choose more advanced launch options. These include customizable token supply, vesting schedules with cliffs, wallet delegation, and a “Burn & Earn” mechanism that rewards liquidity commitment.

LaunchLab applies a 1% fee on all trades involving launched tokens to support its ecosystem. This fee structure benefits the broader community and the platform’s sustainability.

Specifically, 50% of the fee goes to a community pool supporting creators and participants. Another 25% is allocated to RAY buybacks, while the remaining 25% funds infrastructure and operations. After a launch ends, token creators also receive 10% of AMM trading fees generated by their tokens.

LaunchLab Expands Access for Users, Creators, and Platforms

Notably, the platform caters to three main groups. First, users interested in early-stage tokens can participate transparently through bonding curve launches and earn from community-driven fee sharing.

Second, token creators benefit from no-code tools and flexible tokenomics that support passive income. Third, external platforms can tap into LaunchLab’s infrastructure to host branded token launches while accessing Raydium’s liquidity and user base.

LaunchLab includes a referral program to boost participation. Users who refer others earn 0.1% of the referred swap volume in SOL, paid directly to their wallets.

Additionally, the platform supports integrated third-party launchpads. This ensures that tokens created on external platforms can still be showcased and traded through Raydium’s interface. It also expands their visibility and accessibility within the LaunchLab environment.

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