How to Create a Solana Token
Updated 2026-10-07 · 5 min read
Create Token and Fair Launch NEXT are different products. Create Token gives you a direct mint with configurable token choices; it does not automatically create a bonding-curve market.
Choose Classic SPL or Token-2022
- Classic SPL is the simplest choice when broad compatibility is the priority.
- Token-2022 is for projects that intentionally need supported Token-2022 capabilities.
- Do not choose Token-2022 only because it is newer; use the token program that matches the features and integrations you actually need.
Configure the token
- Name and ticker/symbol.
- Supply and decimals.
- Image and metadata.
- Mint Authority choice where supported.
- Freeze Authority choice where supported.
- Update Authority choice where supported.
Understand authorities before signing
Mint Authority controls whether more tokens can be minted. Freeze Authority can freeze supported token accounts. Update Authority controls whether supported metadata can be changed.
Revoking an authority should be treated as permanent. Do not revoke an authority expecting to restore it later.
Cost
The LaunchMemes direct Create Token platform fee is 0.01 SOL. The interface uses ~0.02 SOL as an estimated amount for network/account creation based on prior Mainnet testing. Actual Solana costs can vary, and your wallet confirmation is the final source of truth before signing.
What happens after creation
A successful mint exists on Solana, but creating a token does not automatically create a market, bonding curve, LP position or trading volume.
If you want the standardized LaunchMemes bonding-curve path with automatic graduation, use Fair Launch NEXT. If you intentionally want a manual/legacy liquidity workflow, use the supported liquidity tools.
Create Token vs Fair Launch NEXT
- Create Token: configurable direct mint; Classic SPL or Token-2022.
- Fair Launch NEXT: fixed Classic SPL token configuration plus Meteora DBC launch market and DAMM v2 graduation path.
- Create Token does not use the Fair Launch NEXT economics or automatic graduation simply because both products are on LaunchMemes.
Frequently asked questions
Does creating a token make it tradable?
No. A direct token mint still needs a supported market/liquidity venue before normal trading can occur.
Is Create Token the main Fair Launch flow?
No. New public Fair Launches use Fair Launch NEXT. Direct Create Token is a separate tool.
Can I create Token-2022 with Fair Launch NEXT?
No. Fair Launch NEXT uses Classic SPL. Token-2022 remains available only in supported direct Create Token workflows.
Can I change revoked authorities later?
Treat authority revocation as permanent. Review the configuration before signing.