Pump.fun Adopts Pump Bridge as Default Cross-Chain Solution
Pump.fun has replaced Relay with its in-house Pump Bridge for cross-chain transactions.
Pump.fun has replaced Relay with its in-house Pump Bridge for cross-chain transactions. Pump.fun (PUMP) is trading at ₹0.438659 ($0.004637), up 2.1% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto Economy, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:01 UTC.
This shift to an in-house solution could enhance transaction efficiency and reliability within the Pump.fun ecosystem, impacting user experience and potentially influencing broader adoption.
- Pump Bridge now the default for cross-chain transactions on Pump.fun.
- Test shows transaction times reduced from 3.88s to 1.95s.
- Move aims to improve speed and reduce errors in purchases.
- PUMP token down 9.45% in 24 hours amid broader market decline.
- Pump.fun Unveils Pump Bridge for Enhanced Crosschain Trading
- Pump.fun Adopts Pump Bridge as Default Cross-Chain Solution — this brief
Pump.fun has announced the integration of its in-house Pump Bridge as the default route for cross-chain transactions within its platform, replacing the previous provider, Relay.
According to the platform, this change is designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of transactions. A test conducted between September 28 and October 7 reportedly showed a substantial decrease in typical purchase times, from 3.88 seconds to 1.95 seconds.
While Crypto Economy is the only outlet reporting this development, the move aligns with a broader trend of platforms developing in-house solutions to improve transaction speed and user experience.
The broader crypto market is currently experiencing a downturn, with 
Bitcoin down 4.25% in the last 24 hours and the overall market cap at $2.78 trillion. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 68, indicating a state of 'Greed'.
The PUMP token itself is also down 9.45% in the past 24 hours, though it has seen a slight 1.27% increase over the last seven days. The market cap of PUMP is currently $2.1 billion.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Pump.fun (PUMP) has moved from ₹0.429690$0.004542 to ₹0.438659$0.004637 — +2.09%.
The chart plots PUMP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 PUMP ≈ ₹0.481119 (about $0.004637), down 8.4% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 22, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Pump.fun Adopts Pump Bridge as Default Cross-Chain Solution — questions & answers
What is the main change Pump.fun has implemented?
Pump.fun has replaced Relay with its in-house Pump Bridge for cross-chain transactions.
How much faster are transactions with Pump Bridge?
Test results show a reduction from 3.88 to 1.95 seconds.
Why did Pump.fun make this change?
To improve transaction speed and reduce errors, enhancing user experience.
How much is 1 Pump.fun worth in rupee today?
About ₹0.481119 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.004637. The rupee price moves with both PUMP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Pump.fun in rupee page for any amount.
Has Pump.fun's price moved since this brief was published?
PUMP is up 2.09% since this brief first published — trading at ₹0.438659 ($0.004637) now versus ₹0.42969 ($0.004542) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Economy. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.