Sniping new launches on Pump.fun is a game of speed. If you are waiting for the transaction to show up on a standard RPC, you are already too late. The bonding curve moves fast, and the earliest buyers get the best entry.
The Winning Architecture
To beat the competition, you need a setup that minimizes latency at every step.
1. The Data Feed: Raw Shreds
You cannot rely on onLogs or standard gRPC for the absolute fastest signal. You need Raw Shreds.
- Why? Pump.fun contract interactions are broadcasted in shreds immediately. By decoding these packets, you can detect the
createinstruction before it hits the public block explorers. - Provider: AllenHark Shreds (UDP stream).
2. The Filter: Local Decoding
Don't process everything. You need a highly optimized Rust binary to filter the shred stream.
- Filter Target: Look for the Pump.fun Program ID (
6EF8rrect...) and the specific instruction data for "Create". - Action: Trigger your buy transaction immediately upon detection.
3. The Execution: QUIC Relay
Once you have the signal, you need to land the buy.
- Protocol: Use QUIC. Do not use standard HTTPS.
- Endpoint: Connect to a staked relay like AllenHark Relay that has a direct line to the current leader.
Recommended Setup Costs
| Component | Service | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Data Feed | AllenHark Shreds (Pass) | $5 / day |
| Execution | AllenHark Relay | Free (with tips) |
| Server | AWS/Latitude (Tokyo/NY) | ~$50 / month |
Why This Beats Standard Bots
Most "copy-paste" sniper bots use public RPC nodes. They see the token 1-3 seconds after it's created. With a Shreds setup, you see it in 0.02ms. That 2-second gap is where the 10x gains happen.