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# Pumpkin

## **Welcome to Pumpkin!**

Our mission is simple: **fix the broken flywheel of token launches** and restore power to the rightful users\
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Pumpkin is a game-changing protocol designed to revolutionize token launches by aligning the interests of creators and token holders. Through innovative features like **fee sharing, pumpkin fund, and milestones**, we drive sustainable growth and safeguard against rug pulls.

### **The Problem:**

Most of traders lose money on meme coins. \
Why? \
Because most tokens fall victim to rug pulls, where creators quickly abandon the project for short-term gains, leaving users high and dry. Without long-term incentives, creators have no reason to build or sustain the token.

### **How Pumpkin Fixes It:**

Pumpkin introduces a novel protocol that incentivizes long-term commitment from token creators. Our three key pillars are:

By creating a more balanced and fair ecosystem, Pumpkin is helping transform **Solana** into the ultimate trading hub for mainstream crypto users. Together, we can drive **long-term liquidity** and make token trading safer, more rewarding, and more sustainable.