Pump.fun launches bounty marketplace amid controversial tasks

A new bounty marketplace launched by the Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun has sparked immediate controversy, with users posting tasks ranging from the bizarre to the potentially dangerous. The platform, called Pump.fun GO, went live on June 4, allowing anyone to pay others in cryptocurrency to complete tasks.

Within hours of its launch, hundreds of bounties appeared. One user posted a reward of 10,000 SOL, valued at roughly $690,000, for a task referencing suicide. Other high-profile listings included offers of tens of thousands of dollars for interviews with family members of a murderer, for organizing public marches, and for getting a specific token's ticker tattooed on one's forehead. The platform's tagline, "Pay ANYONE to do ANYTHING," has drawn criticism for its lack of apparent guardrails.

The launch has raised concerns due to Pump.fun's history with similar features. In November 2024, the company suspended its livestreaming function after users broadcast threats of violence, animal abuse, and self-harm to manipulate memecoin prices. The feature was revived months later with promises of improved moderation, but reports emerged by September 2025 of users again...