PepeX, widely discussed as Japan’s potential response to the challenges seen in recent fair launch platforms like pump.fun, made a striking debut—reportedly attracting $100,000 per minute at launch.
The platform, launching in Q3, aims to “make fair launches fair again,” entering the space at a time when confidence in some existing models is starting to shift. Even in a sector that has generated over $4.2 billion in token launches.
PepeX introduces anti-bundling transparency, dev wallet tracking, sniping protections, and AI tools that democratize token creation. These innovations aim to bring improved fairness and accessibility to one of the most active areas in the crypto ecosystem.
Stage 1 prices are set at $0.02, with a gradual 5% increase per stage across 30 stages and 90 days, concluding on 22nd June at 0.0823, 311% above its open price.
PepeX aims to address long-standing challenges in the fair launch space
PepeX brings the launchpad space to its original purpose—creating an open, permissionless platform where anyone can launch their own token. This approach has already attracted notable interest, as reflected in the $520k raised to date.
Open-access launchpads like pump.fun changed the game, lowering entry barriers to token creation. But questions around quality and fairness have emerged as the space evolved, with recent data from pump.fun highlighting some of these ongoing challenges.
Tokens launched on pump.fun (daily) Source: Dune
Sniping remains a common issue in many launchpads, and the absence of advanced wallet tracking has allowed some token deployers and their associates to front-run bonding curves, acquiring large amounts of tokens at early-stage prices.
This disadvantages everyday users. In fact, fewer than 0.04% of users on comparable platforms have seen profits exceeding $10,000.
PepeX introduces a range of tools designed to enhance fairness and transparency. Anti-sniping measures and transparent bubble maps help identify suspicious activity early, allowing users to better assess risks before engaging.
To support equitable participation, all project creators on PepeX are limited to holding no more than 5% of their token’s supply. Additionally, deployers are required to commit $500 at the time of token creation, ensuring a level of accountability and alignment with long-term goals.
In return, deployers unlock a world-first AI marketing suite to help them grow their token. Content creation, community setup, and even Dexscreener listings can all be automated by PepeX’s AI assistant.
With the launchpad sector’s key pain points addressed, PepeX aims to improve platform integrity and restore user confidence, at a time when interest in the sector remains strong and evolving.
The growth of launchpads
Launchpads have already made $500 million in revenue to date, highlighting the scale of interest in this sector—and the potential space that PepeX is entering.
And despite its recent slide, there is growing discussion around a possible resurgence. If current challenges—particularly around fairness and transparency—can be addressed, the sector could regain momentum. At peak, daily revenues on leading platforms exceeded $3 million.
PepeX positions itself as part of the next wave of infrastructure in the meme coin space—just as macroeconomic conditions appear increasingly favorable to high-risk digital assets. Analysts at J.P. Morgan, for instance, have noted that anticipated rate cuts in response to global trade policy shifts may encourage a return to "risk-on" markets, including meme coins.
The PepeX presale is now underway, running for a total of 90 days, with prices starting at $0.02 and increasing by 5% across multiple stages.
The platform has already gained traction in Japan, where members of the crypto community—including well-known voices like @besting_crypto and @A_sama7—have begun engaging with the project.
The platform is scheduled for release in Q3, allowing early participants to access its features ahead of a broader rollout. PepeX is also part of a broader trend toward rebuilding trust and structure in a segment that has seen over $4.2 billion in token launches to date.
For further information and full details, users can visit pepex.fun.