Pepe Unchained Takes PEPU PumpPad Offline After Inappropriate Content Incident

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Published 7 days ago • Updated 6 days ago

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PEPU PumpPad Temporarily Offline

Pepe Unchained has temporarily taken its meme coin launchpad platform, PEPU PumpPad, offline after inappropriate content appeared on the site. The announcement came via the official Pepe Unchained X account on March 24, stating the shutdown was necessary to address content moderation and resolve ongoing technical issues.

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Attention: In response to the inappropriate content reported on PumpPad, we have temporarily taken the platform offline while we implement a robust content moderation system. Additionally, we are actively addressing all reported bugs and issues. We appreciate your understanding

5:50 PM · Mar 24, 2025

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Details of the PEPU PumpPad Incident

The incident began when user-generated content that violated content standards appeared on the PEPU PumpPad meme coin launchpad platform. The team behind the Pepe Unchained token and Layer-2 blockchain stated that the content was reported but did not clarify who specifically reported it. They also did not specify the exact nature of the content or confirm whether it involved a single individual, a group, or a coordinated act.

According to a user on X, @Mrtoxic611865, the site went down after inappropriate images were uploaded to PEPU PumpPad: “it [is] due to Pepu that the site is down. Those images should never had been allowed to be uploaded... mistakes mistakes mistakes from Pepu now for another ATL AGAIN.”

It remains unclear when the problematic content first appeared on the crypto presale platform, how it was discovered, or how long it remained visible. Shortly after becoming aware of the issue, Pepe Unchained responded by taking the entire PumpPad decentralized platform offline to investigate and prevent further exposure.

This disruption did not affect core activity on the Pepe Unchained Layer-2 blockchain, and all crypto transactions remain fully operational during the moderation process.

Immediate Actions Taken by Pepe Unchained

Following the platform shutdown, Pepe Unchained indicated it is actively working to implement a stronger content moderation system on its meme coin launchpad to prevent similar incidents in the future. According to the team, additional technical fixes and improvements will be applied during this downtime, addressing previously reported bugs and performance issues affecting users since PumpPad's initial launch.

According to posts on X, developers from the Pepe Unchained team have reportedly been working around the clock for 48 hours to remove harmful tokens and block their creation in the future. Community member @FecciaBeo shared that new code updates are being rolled out to automatically scrub any inappropriate or "shameful" tokens from the platform and introduce preventive mechanisms that stop such tokens from being created again. This effort is framed as a major step toward improving platform trust and long-term security.

Pepe Unchained has not provided a specific timeline for when PEPU PumpPad will return online. However, their public message emphasized that the team is dedicated to quickly resolving the problems to restore a secure and functional platform experience. Further updates from the Pepe Unchained team regarding the resolution and relaunch of PEPU PumpPad are anticipated soon.

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Disclaimer: This article is not financial advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies involves significant risk, and you should conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.