Pump.fun rocketed to revenue, ran a blockbuster token sale, and then hit turbulence: rivals took share, the token slid, bots spammed launches, and critics cried “casino.” Now the team is fighting back with a dynamic creator-fee model, a liquidity foundation for cult communities, and an unapologetic push into live streaming and mobile.In this episode, co-founder Noah Tweedale lays out how Project Ascend aims to align creators and communities, why buybacks aren’t a long-term business model, what they’re doing about bots and user losses, and how Pump plans to compete not just with crypto apps, but with YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. It’s a candid look at whether a crypto product can become a mainstream platform.Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Token2049⁠!Get 15% off with the code UNCHAINEDGuest: Noah Tweedale, Co-founder of Pump.funTimestamps:🎬 ⚡ 💸 🔍 ♻️ 🐶 ⚔️ 🌍 👥 🔧 🔗 🤖 💔 🛡️ 📱 ⚖️ 🎲 🎥 🌐 🎰 🗺️ 🛠️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices