Solana memecoin glossary

Definitions traders search for before using a scanner, bot, rug checker, or terminal.

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Key terms

Market cap / MC

An estimate of token value based on price multiplied by supply. Fresh coins can move fast because MC is small.

Liquidity / LIQ

The amount of tradeable value in a pool. Thin liquidity can make buys or sells move price heavily.

Slippage

The maximum price movement you allow between quote and trade execution.

Take profit / TP

A planned sell when a position reaches a target gain.

Stop loss / SL

A planned sell when a position reaches a loss threshold.

Token-2022

A Solana token program with extensions. Some extensions are normal, but scanners should surface extra caution.

Bundled supply

Supply that may have moved together early. It can matter because coordinated holders can affect price.

Dev wallet

A wallet tied to launch or early activity. Dev wallet movement can change risk quickly.

pump.fun

A Solana launch venue where fresh memecoins can appear fast and graduate if they attract enough demand.

Rug checker

A scanner that surfaces visible risks like liquidity, authority, holders, socials, and metadata quality.