Solana Token FAQ

No. This tool handles all technical aspects. You need a Solana wallet, some SOL for fees, and your token details (name, symbol, supply). The interface guides you through each step.

Any wallet that implements the Solana Wallet Adapter standard: Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, Glow, Ledger, and more. Browser extension wallets and mobile wallets are both supported.

Typically 0.5-1 SOL covers service fees and network costs. The exact amount is displayed before you approve the transaction. See full cost breakdown.

This tool deploys to mainnet. For devnet testing, use Solana CLI tools or a developer-focused interface. Devnet tokens have no real value and are used for testing only.

Name and symbol can be updated via the token metadata program if you retain update authority. Decimals and the mint address cannot be changed once deployed.

9 decimals is standard for fungible tokens (like SOL itself). Use 0 for whole-number tokens (e.g., vouchers, NFTs). 6 decimals matches USDC/USDT. Choose based on your use case as this cannot be changed later.

The mint is created but no tokens are issued initially. You can mint tokens later if you retain mint authority. This is useful if you plan to distribute supply gradually.

Use IPFS (e.g., Pinata, NFT.Storage), Arweave, or a reliable HTTPS server. Avoid temporary hosts or image-sharing services that may delete files. The image URL is stored in metadata and displayed in wallets and explorers.

No. All fees (service and network) are displayed before you approve the transaction. Confirm the amounts in your wallet before signing.

No recurring fees. You pay once at creation. Standard Solana transaction fees apply for future actions like sending tokens or minting more supply (typically £0.0003-0.001 per transaction).

Yes. Rent-exempt SOL locked in token accounts can be recovered by closing the accounts. The mint and metadata accounts require you to close them explicitly to reclaim SOL.

Solana's architecture allows for much higher throughput and lower per-transaction costs. Network fees are typically £0.0003-0.001 on Solana versus £5-100+ on Ethereum. Full comparison.

Mint authority is the permission to create new tokens and increase supply. By default, your wallet is the mint authority. You can revoke it (making supply fixed forever) or transfer it to another address.

If you want a fixed supply with no future minting, revoke mint authority. This increases trust but is irreversible. Retain it if you plan staking rewards, vesting unlocks, or future supply needs. Security best practices.

Freeze authority allows you to freeze individual token accounts, preventing transfers. Most community tokens revoke this to signal trust. Retain it for compliance-focused or regulated tokens.

No. This is a non-custodial tool. All transaction signing happens locally in your wallet. Your private key never leaves your device or is transmitted to the tool.

Only if they gain access to your wallet's private key. Secure your seed phrase, use hardware wallets for high-value tokens, and never share your private key.

Create a liquidity pool on Raydium, Orca, or another Solana DEX. You deposit your token and SOL (or another paired token) to enable trading. The DEX provides a user interface for pool creation.

Your tokens appear in your wallet immediately after creation. Other wallets may require users to manually add the token using its mint address until it gains visibility on token lists.

Your token is automatically visible on Solscan and Solana Explorer using the mint address. Verification badges or "verified" status require submitting your token to community token lists or contacting the explorer.

Yes, if you retain update authority. Use the Metaplex Token Metadata program or a tool that supports metadata updates. Changes include name, symbol, image URL, and description.

Use a bulk transfer tool or script to send tokens to multiple addresses. Each recipient's wallet must create an associated token account (costing them approximately 0.002 SOL) unless you pre-fund those accounts.

Ensure your wallet extension is installed, unlocked, and set to Solana mainnet. Refresh the page and try reconnecting. Clear browser cache if the issue persists.

Check your SOL balance covers both the service fee and network costs. Add more SOL to your wallet and retry. Ensure you are on mainnet, not devnet or testnet.

Some wallets hide tokens with zero balance or require manual addition. Use "Add Token" or "Manage Tokens" in your wallet settings and paste the mint address.

Verify the image URL is publicly accessible and returns a valid image file. Metadata updates can take several minutes to propagate to explorers and wallets. Clear wallet cache or wait and refresh.

Decimals cannot be changed after deployment. Your options are to create a new token with correct decimals and migrate users, or adjust your front-end display logic if you control the interface.

SPL (Solana Program Library) Token is the standard for fungible and non-fungible tokens on Solana. It is analogous to ERC-20 on Ethereum. All tokens created via this tool follow the SPL Token standard.

Token-2022 (Token Extensions Program) is an upgraded SPL token standard with additional features like transfer fees, confidential transfers, and interest-bearing tokens. This tool currently uses the standard SPL Token program.

This tool creates fungible SPL tokens. For NFTs (non-fungible tokens), use a tool that supports the Metaplex NFT standard with unique metadata per token and 0 decimals.

Tokens are stored in Associated Token Accounts (ATAs). Each wallet has one ATA per token mint. The ATA holds the balance, and the mint account defines the token's properties (supply, decimals, authority).

The tool uses reliable RPC providers for transaction submission and confirmation. Your wallet may use a different RPC endpoint. Both must be on Solana mainnet for successful deployment.