Pump.fun, a popular crypto platform, has suspended its livestream feature indefinitely following a series of shocking incidents involving harmful and violent behavior.

The platform, known for its bustling community of users trading tokens and hyping market milestones, has faced intense scrutiny over its inability to manage troubling content.

In the past 72 hours, several alarming events unfolded on Pump.fun’s livestreams:

– A 12-year-old threatened self-harm and harm to their family if their token didn’t hit a $60K market cap.

– A couple was seen assaulting their toddler during a live stream tied to market cap milestones.

– A man discharged a firearm out of his window to celebrate reaching a token milestone.

– Webcam models engaged in explicit acts to promote various coins.

– Disturbingly, an individual streamed animal abuse, including threats to shoot their dog if a coin failed to hit a $1M valuation.

These incidents have sparked outrage, raising serious ethical and moral questions about the state of the crypto community and the consequences of unmoderated platforms. Critics

Pump.fun responds 

In response, Pump.fun has pledged to overhaul its moderation systems, stating that livestreaming will remain disabled until the platform can enforce stricter content management standards. The company also confirmed that it has deployed a dedicated team to monitor and review the situation around the clock.

While Pump.fun’s suspension of its livestream feature is a step toward accountability, the events highlight the darker side of unregulated digital spaces. Without decisive action, such behavior risks tarnishing the reputation of crypto innovation and alienating the broader community.

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