SUBJECT
Domains of ongoing dispute, incomplete evidence, or absent resolution across legal, operational, and community contexts (as of January 31, 2026)
This file documents matters that remain unresolved, disputed, or lacking complete public evidence. Items listed represent gaps in the public record, not conclusions.
CIVIL LITIGATION — UNRESOLVED ELEMENTS
Pending Procedural Matters
Second Amended Complaint
Filed or due early January 2026 (extension granted December 2025)
Incorporates new evidence including alleged internal chat logs
Status: Full contents pending public docket updates
Source: [2]Motion Practice Schedule
- Defendants' motions to dismiss: Deadline January 23, 2026
- Plaintiffs' oppositions: Due February 13, 2026
- Defendants' replies: Due February 20, 2026
Status: Outcomes pending post-February 2026
Sanctions Motion Denied
Dkt. 137 — Over alleged user-generated harassing tokens
Judge noted potential renewal if harassment recurs
Unresolved: Ongoing harassment monitoring; no further incidents reported
Source: [3]Outstanding Substantive Issues
- Securities status of meme coins under federal law
- RICO applicability to platform mechanics
- Evidentiary link to Lazarus Group (money laundering proof)
- MEV liability and coordination allegations
- Class certification requirements and scope
- Any settlements, dismissals, or trial dates
PUMP TOKEN AIRDROP / COMMUNITY ALLOCATION
Initial Promises
- Teased in ICO materials (July 2025)
- Part of ecosystem/community share (24% referenced in some reports)
- Expected post-launch distribution
Outstanding Questions
- Snapshot date (if any)
- Eligibility criteria
- Distribution timeline
- Execution plan or cancellation
- Alternative incentives (speculative rumors of trading rewards; unconfirmed)
Community discussions reference ongoing delays; no official update from Pump.fun or Alon Cohen post-July 2025 statements (e.g., "no airdrop in immediate future")
Source: [6]MEV / INSIDER ADVANTAGE ALLEGATIONS — EVIDENTIARY GAPS
Whistleblower Chat Logs
Evidence Provided to Plaintiffs
Alleged >5,000–15,000 internal chat logs from confidential informant/whistleblower
Purportedly show discussions of MEV tooling, bundle usage, coordination
Source: [5]Unresolved Evidentiary Questions
- Whistleblower identity (described as "confidential informant"; no public confirmation of source — e.g., former employee, competitor, or other)
- Full contents/authentication of 15,000+ chat records (partial excerpts referenced in filings/reporting; no complete public release or independent verification)
- Strength/interpretation of logs as evidence of coordination (plaintiffs claim damning; defendants contest)
- Authentication pending discovery process
Jito Labs Defendants
- Voluntarily dismissed without prejudice (September/October 2025)
- Unresolved: No reinstatement or settlement details
- Unresolved: Potential future claims or regulatory scrutiny
OPERATIONAL & PLATFORM GAPS
- Exact allocation/usage unclear
- Buybacks, treasury management
- Incentives post-January 2026 Creator Fee Sharing
- Granular breakdowns not disclosed
- SEC/CFTC status (memecoin securities debate)
- UK FCA: Permanent or temporary nature of geoblocking?
- MiCA: Impact on EU user access post-2026?
- Post-April 2025 relaunch efficacy
- Continued reports of disturbing content
- No quantified ban/removal statistics
- Full incident logs not public
- Introduced January 9, 2026
- Up to 10 wallets, ownership transfers
- No disclosed data on effective take rates
- Protocol retention shifts unclear
- Dunn exploit funds recovery
- Platform compensation complete
- No granular public accounting
DOMAINS OF DISPUTE
Raised in filings, reporting, or community sentiment; not resolved
Legal & Regulatory Questions
- Securities classification: Whether meme coins / platform mechanics constitute securities under federal law
- Gambling status: Unlicensed gambling operations allegations
- RICO enterprise: Coordinated market manipulation claims (core to class action; novel questions in crypto context)
Operational Transparency
- Insider benefits: Potential undisclosed insider benefits or predetermined outcomes (alleged "rigged casino"; limited direct evidence beyond communications)
- MEV coordination: Strength of evidence for coordination with Jito/Solana entities
- Revenue allocation: Full disclosure of protocol revenue usage and treasury management
Ecosystem Accountability
- Solana Labs/Foundation role: Infrastructure provider liability
- MEV tooling liability: Jito Labs responsibility for bundle auction system
- Broader ecosystem impact: Effect on Solana reputation and adoption
SUMMARY OF UNRESOLVED STATUS
This archive documents the state of public knowledge as of January 31, 2026. Many critical questions remain unanswered, with outcomes dependent on pending litigation, regulatory developments, and platform disclosures.