Solana Token Launch Checklist - 10 Steps Before You Go Live
Launching a Solana token is fast. Launching it correctly takes a bit more preparation. This checklist covers everything from token configuration to community setup - so your launch does not have avoidable mistakes.
1. Set name, symbol and decimals correctly
Token name and symbol cannot be changed after launch without update authority. Decimals are permanent. Double-check everything before deploying.
2. Upload a logo to IPFS
A token without a logo shows as a question mark in wallets and DEXes. Upload a square PNG (500x500 minimum). SolCraft pins it to IPFS automatically.
3. Set the right initial supply
Decide on your total supply before launch. If you plan a fixed supply, set it now and revoke mint authority. If you need inflationary control, keep mint authority.
4. Decide on mint authority
Revoking mint authority signals to investors that supply is fixed forever. Keeping it allows future minting but may reduce trust. There is no right answer - be transparent about your decision.
5. Decide on freeze authority
Freeze authority lets you freeze token accounts. Most community tokens revoke it to show holders they cannot be censored. Required for stablecoin compliance.
6. Verify metadata on-chain
After launch, check your token in a Solana explorer (Solscan, Explorer.solana.com) and verify that name, symbol, and image URI are correct.
7. Check wallet compatibility
Open your wallet (Phantom, Solflare) and confirm the token appears with the correct name and logo. It may take 10-30 minutes for metadata to propagate.
8. Add liquidity before promotion
A token with zero liquidity cannot be traded. Before promoting your token, add liquidity on a Solana DEX (Raydium, Orca, Meteora) so people can buy and sell.
9. Set up community channels
Telegram and Twitter/X are the minimum. Create them before launch - not after. Link them in your token metadata if possible.
10. Have a clear use case
The most important step. Why should people hold your token? What does it unlock, govern or reward? Tokens with no use case lose value fast.
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