Moonshot Launches “Moonshot Create” Features

Moonshot, a mobile-first Web3 application built on the Solana blockchain, launched its Moonshot Create feature on, enabling users to mint memecoins directly from their mobile devices with unprecedented ease. This feature allows anyone to create a Solana-based memecoin by uploading a photo and paying a network initialization fee (e.g., 0.02 SOL) via Apple Pay, streamlining the process to under a few minutes without requiring coding or technical expertise.

The launchpad, branded as Moonshot Create, integrates a user-friendly interface with familiar payment methods like Apple Pay, credit/debit cards, and PayPal, making it accessible to both crypto newcomers and seasoned traders. Users sign up with an email and Face ID, define token parameters (name, ticker, description, and supply), upload an image, and pay a small fee to deploy the token on Solana.

Newly minted coins carry a 0.5% trading fee until they undergo a “bonding” event, locking the supply to an on-chain liquidity curve, reducing the fee to 0.3%. Creators earn up to 50% of swap fees post-bonding. Tokens reaching a $1 million fully diluted valuation and completing bonding gain preferred verification status and front-page placement on the app.

Since the launch, Moonshot’s daily fee revenue spiked to $330,000 and $320,000 over two days, a tenfold increase, driven by high user engagement and community interest in easy memecoin creation. The app uses Face ID for sign-in, operates as a self-custodial wallet for full user control, and vets tokens to prevent rug pulls, enhancing trust.

The launch has been met with enthusiasm, particularly on platforms like X, where users describe Moonshot Create as a “game-changer” for its clean UI, fast launches, and accessibility. For example, posts highlight the ability to launch a memecoin in under two minutes, with one user noting their friend launched a coin next to trending tokens like MONKEPHONE. However, some users have reported issues, such as app congestion during high volatility (e.g., during the $TRUMP token crash from $75 to $40), which prevented timely sales, and difficulties with registration or deposits.

Users can create a memecoin by uploading a photo, naming the token, and paying the network initialization fee through Apple Pay in three simple steps. The platform’s intuitive design eliminates the need for seed phrases or deep blockchain knowledge, making it accessible for beginners. It also supports other payment methods like PayPal, credit/debit cards, and crypto deposits.

Additional features include real-time market trend updates, Face ID login, and a self-custodial wallet, ensuring users retain control over their funds. However, some users have reported issues with Apple Pay transactions failing, requiring workarounds like debit card verification, and the platform has faced criticism for server congestion during high-volatility periods, impacting withdrawals.

Moonshot, developed by DEX Screener, competes with platforms like Pump.fun, which also updated its mobile app on the same day with features like rapid price tracking and one-click buying. While Moonshot excels in payment integration and security, it lacks the social features (e.g., chat or livestream) that Pump.fun offers, and memecoin trading interest has waned recently, with Solana memecoin trading volume dropping to $47 billion in June 2025 from $74.7 billion in May.

Despite this, Moonshot’s user base surged to 100,000 daily active users in January 2025, fueled by high-profile token launches like $TRUMP and $MELANIA. Memecoins are highly speculative and volatile, intended for entertainment, not investment. Users should exercise caution, as significant losses are possible, and Moonshot’s app emphasizes this disclaimer. Technical issues, like server congestion, highlight risks during peak trading periods.