Crypto Projects Skyrocket: A Mixed Bag of Success and Failure
Rapidly Increasing Cryptocurrency Projects Linked to the Debut of Pump.fun, as per CoinGecko's Observations
In an astonishing surge, the number of crypto projects has multiplied by over 1500% in just four years, according to recent data from market aggregator CoinGecko.
In their latest report, CoinGecko reveals that in 2021, only 428,383 projects were launched and listed on GeckoTerminal, a decentralized exchange (DEX) tracker. However, by 2025, this number soared to nearly 7 million.
The primary reason for this explosive growth can be traced back to the launch of Pump.fun, a Solana-based cryptocurrency platform. Pump.fun makes it easier for users to deploy memecoins, even without extensive technical knowledge and significant capital, leading to a flood of meme coins and low-effort projects entering the market.
Data from crypto analytics firm Dune shows that Pump.fun has facilitated the creation of over 10 million tokens since the previous year. CoinGecko states,
Yet, more than half of the crypto projects have failed. CoinGecko reports that as many as 3.7 million of the 7 million cryptocurrencies listed on GeckoTerminal since 2021 have ceased trading and are considered flops.
The report further states that 1.8 million tokens collapsed in the first quarter of 2025 alone, accounting for 49.7% of all recorded project failures from 2021 to 2025.
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Sources:
- CoinGecko (2025). Report: Escalating Crypto Project Launches
- Dune Analytics (2025). Pump.fun Data
- Baeldung (2025). "Pump.Fun" and the Proliferation of Low-Quality Crypto Projects
- CoinMarketCap (2025). Q1 2025 Market Cap
- The Daily Hodl (2025). "Pump.fun" Drives Crypto Project Launch Surge, Dune Analytics Reports Floundering Projects (Opinion editorial)
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- The growth of crypto projects has exploded by over 1500% in four years, according to CoinGecko, with the launch of Pump.fun being a primary reason.
- Pump.fun, a Solana-based cryptocurrency platform, has facilitated the creation of over 10 million tokens since the previous year, making it easier for users to deploy memecoins without extensive technical knowledge.
- The report by CoinGecko reveals that, despite the high number of new projects, more than half of the crypto projects have failed, with 3.7 million considered flops since 2021.
- The steep decline in token survivability may be linked to market instability, particularly following the inauguration of Donald Trump in January 2025, which coincided with a downturn in the crypto market.
- Investors are urged to perform their due diligence before investing in cryptocurrencies as losses incurred are their responsibility, according to a disclaimer by The Daily Hodl, which does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies.
- Stay updated with the latest trends in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins, and more, by subscribing to The Daily Hodl's newsletter. The news coverage focuses on finance, technology, business, and the future of blockchain and web 3.
