Raydium Unveils LaunchLab to Revolutionize Token Issuance on Solana

Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium is rolling out LaunchLab, a new token issuance platform aimed at simplifying on-chain token creation while expanding revenue streams for the DEX.

Following the announcement, Raydium’s native token (RAY) surged 13% in the past 24 hours, significantly outperforming the CoinDesk 100 (CD100) index’s broader market gain of 1.62%.

LaunchLab is set to function similarly to the popular token launch platform Pump.Fun, but with several enhancements. The new system will offer three distinct bonding curve models to dynamically adjust token prices based on demand. Additionally, it will allow third-party platforms to set their own fees, making it more flexible for token issuers.

Raydium developer @0xINFRA highlighted LaunchLab’s seamless integration with Raydium’s existing suite of liquidity tools, including AMM v4, CP-Swap, and CLMM pools, ensuring a smooth and efficient launch experience for projects.

“LaunchLab isn’t here to compete with existing launchpads—it’s about making on-chain token launches easier and permissionless for teams,” @0xINFRA shared on X.

Raydium’s Growing Influence in Solana’s Token Market

Raydium continues to be a powerhouse in Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, generating over $1 million in daily trading fees across its liquidity pools. Notably, as of February, over 30% of Raydium’s daily trading volume came from tokens launched via Pump.Fun, according to Dune Analytics data.

Pump.Fun, which gained traction for allowing users to mint tokens for less than $2, had historically used Raydium’s infrastructure for liquidity. However, in February, Pump.Fun shifted to its own automated market maker (AMM), enabling tokens to trade natively on its platform instead of Raydium.

While no official partnership exists between the two platforms, neither team has commented publicly on the transition.

Debunking Claims of a Pump.Fun Clone

Amid speculation that LaunchLab is merely a replica of Pump.Fun, @0xINFRA dismissed the claims, emphasizing its broader scope.

“Not a Pump fork. LaunchLab’s UI might resemble it for ease of use, but the infrastructure is far more advanced,” the developer clarified on X.

He also hinted at future upgrades, stating that LaunchLab is just one piece of a larger toolset aimed at solving liquidity challenges across Solana’s ecosystem.

With LaunchLab’s launch approaching, Raydium is positioning itself to remain a dominant force in on-chain trading and token issuance on Solana.