Author: Yeek.io

Every token launched on Pump.fun, every fair-launch memecoin, and a surprising share of DeFi’s core machinery runs on the same idea: a mathematical formula that sets a token’s price from its supply, with a smart contract as the only market maker. This guide explains how bonding curves actually work, the worked math of buying up a curve, the graduation model that industrialized token launches, the sniper and bundler attacks that exploit it, and where the elegant idea breaks. Summary Bonding curves use a mathematical formula to set token prices based on supply, allowing tokens to launch without order books or…

Token burns often act as a mechanism to help a token diverge from broader market FUD. The logic is simple: Burning tokens permanently removes them from circulation by sending them to dead wallets, reducing the liquid supply available in the market. If demand stays the same or increases, this lower supply can create scarcity, supporting price and helping the token outperform the broader market. The Shiba Inu community appears to be testing this thesis in real time. As the chart below shows, more than 110 million SHIB were burned on the 8th of July, marking the biggest single-day burn in…

BonkDAO has become the latest crypto hack victim, after suffering a $20 million loss. The memecoin project confirmed that the exploit was enabled by a “malicious governance proposal.” It added that it was collaborating with law enforcement, the Solana Foundation, bridges, and exchanges to mitigate the situation.  The BonkDAO exploit adds to a growing list of crypto stolen funds that hit a record high in H1 2026.  Source: X However, security analysts have flagged the exploited weakness as the failure of the memecoin project.  Community blames Bonk for the exploit The BonkDAO attacker acquired enough BONK to create a new…

The memecoin sector has been one of the best-performing sectors in crypto over the past week. Data from Glassnode showed that the sector has improved its market capitalization by 11.5%, outperforming Bitcoin [BTC] gains by a comfortable margin. Source: Glassnode Useless [USELESS] was one of the strongest short-term bullish memes in the market, with a 26% rally in the past week and a 14.47% move in just the past 24 hours. Yet, with a market cap of only $99.85 million at the time of writing, it was hardly the one moving the needle for the memecoin sector. Other tokens like…

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT said several meme coins used his likeness across multiple chains during the past week.  Summary ZachXBT said copycat meme coins used his likeness without his support or promotion. He sold tokens sent to his donation wallet and sent about $41,000 to charities. The case shows how meme coin creators use trusted crypto figures to attract attention. He said he did not promote, support, or launch any of the tokens. The investigator posted the update on his Telegram channel after traders created ZACHXBT-themed tokens tied to his public name.  “I have always stated I will never support or…

Dogecoin’s [DOGE] network activity climbed to nearly 50,000 active addresses at press time, marking the strongest level highlighted in the latest on-chain update.  The steady increase reflected growing user participation across the network despite the broader weakness in DOGE’s market structure. Rather than appearing as a one-day spike, active addresses increased consistently before reaching their recent peak, suggesting engagement strengthened over several sessions.  However, the latest reading eased slightly after the surge, indicating some activity cooled following the sharp expansion. Despite that, network participation remained elevated, showing users continued interacting with the blockchain.  Top traders stand firmly behind DOGE  Binance’s top traders…

In a press release dated the 3rd of July, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand addressed the mounting ethical questions surrounding U.S President Donald Trump’s personal involvement in the cryptocurrency sector. This, after President Trump’s 2025 financial disclosures, where the main source of income came from issuing memecoins. Details of Trump’s income sources via his crypto ventures In his most recent 927-page financial disclosure, the Office of Government Ethics revealed Trump’s extensive involvement in the digital asset industry.  It disclosed that in 2025, he earned over $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency-related activities. CIC Digital LLC, the company involved in licensing the Official Trump (TRUMP)…

Bonk [BONK] has emerged as one of the memecoins beginning to make a strong case for itself over the weekend. As Bitcoin [BTC] inched closer to the $64K local supply zone, some altcoins recorded their own short-term gains, outpacing those of BTC in the process. BONK is one such altcoin. It has rallied by just over 10% in the last 24 hours. Though a weekend, it also recorded a daily trading volume spike of 152%, giving the rally some substance. Coinalyze data showed that BONK Open Interest was up by 33.9% too. Strong speculative demand and spot volume hinted at…

PEPE climbed 14.06% over the past 24 hours as buyers returned after the token rebounded from recent lows.  The memecoin traded at $0.00002808 while its market capitalization reached $1.16 billion, reflecting the same 14.06% daily increase.  Trading activity also strengthened as the token recorded $274.5 million in volume, representing a 49.6% increase over the same period. The gains suggested renewed market participation rather than an isolated price jump.  In addition, PEPE maintained its position among the market’s leading memecoins as investors responded to improving sentiment.  This latest recovery followed several sessions of weakness, leaving traders focused on whether stronger participation would…

President Donald Trump’s memecoin has generated a reported $636 million payout for him while nearly 1 million buyers have collectively lost $3.81 billion, according to newly analyzed blockchain data and financial disclosures. Summary Nansen said nearly 989,000 TRUMP memecoin wallets lost a combined $3.81 billion by the end of June. Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure reported a $636 million payout from the TRUMP memecoin and at least $1.4 billion in crypto-related income. The disclosure has renewed political scrutiny, with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand pushing for stricter ethics rules in pending crypto legislation. According to a report by The New York Times, citing…