YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — A crypto livestream on Pump.fun caused widespread concern after a user threatened to end their life if their token failed to reach a specific market cap. The incident has raised serious questions about the platform’s ability to moderate harmful content effectively and prevent such situations.
Suicide Threat During Crypto Livestream Shocks Community
Beau Security, a known safety advocate, revealed the shocking livestream on X. The user reportedly made the threat during a Pump.fun livestream, setting a token market cap as the condition for their safety. Beau posted updates, mentioning a screen recording that showed the individual seemingly proceeding with their threat.
“If this is true, it’s despicable behavior,”
Beau noted in one post.
Livestream Moderation Fails on Pump.fun
Reports indicate this is not the first time Pump.fun livestreams have been linked to disturbing content. In one case, a token creator threatened their pet dog’s life, demanding an $11 million market cap to spare the animal. The livestream included a visual “progress bar,” seemingly gamifying the situation.
In another incident, a young participant reportedly threatened violence against their family, demanding a token cap of $60,000. These acts have sparked outrage and concern about how Pump.fun’s features are being exploited for token manipulation.
Unlike larger platforms with strict safeguards, Pump.fun’s crypto livestream moderation appears unprepared for the rise in harmful content.
Crypto Community Demands Accountability
Consequently, outrage over Pump.fun’s livestream incidents has grown across the crypto world. ZachXBT, an on-chain investigator, criticized token creators’ actions, pointing out their careless approach to concealing identities. He noted:
Pump Fun Pauses Livestreams Amid Backlash Over Harmful Content
Meanwhile, the Pump.fun community responded to the growing backlash by acknowledging the concerns raised. In a statement, they emphasized that the platform has been moderating harmful content and removing inappropriate livestreams daily. However, they admitted that the rapid increase in livestream activity has overwhelmed their current moderation systems. In addition, they announced plans to pause the livestream feature indefinitely while they enhance their moderation infrastructure to address these issues effectively.
Notably, the platform also committed to publishing clearer guidelines and providing greater transparency around moderation decisions to rebuild trust within the community.
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