Mint Solana SPL TokensTwo ways to mint on Solana
Initial mint at token creation — this is what most users want. The form above creates a new SPL token with your chosen name/symbol/supply, all in one transaction. Use this if you're launching a memecoin, community token, or utility token.
Mint more supply on an existing token — if you launched a token earlier and kept mint authority active (for game rewards, vesting, etc.), you can mint additional supply. Enter the existing mint address and the amount to mint, then sign.
Choosing supply and decimals
Standard patterns by token type:
- Memecoin: 1B supply, 6 decimals
- Utility / DeFi token: 100M supply, 9 decimals
- Stablecoin: 1B+ supply, 6 decimals
- Loyalty / points token: variable, 0 decimals (integer points)
- NFT-paired reward token: 100M, 9 decimals
Decimals are immutable after token creation, so pick carefully. For the full guide, see How to Create a Solana SPL Token.
Should you keep mint authority active?
For memecoins: no. Active mint authority is a dilution risk holders won't tolerate. Revoke during creation or immediately after.
For utility tokens with planned inflation (game rewards, vesting, staking): yes, but transfer mint authority to a multisig like Squads so a single dev wallet can't mint unilaterally.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mint' mean for a Solana token?
Minting means creating new tokens of your SPL token. The first time you mint creates the initial supply at token creation. Subsequent mints add more supply, but only if mint authority is still active.
Can I mint more tokens after revoking mint authority?
No. Once mint authority is set to null, no one can mint additional supply for that token — ever. If you want to mint more later, do not revoke mint authority at creation.
Is minting the same as creating a token?
Creating a token (the mint account) and minting initial supply are usually done together in one transaction. After that, 'minting' refers to adding more supply to an existing token.
What's the typical supply for a memecoin?
1 billion tokens with 6 decimals is the Solana memecoin standard. This pattern lets the token trade at fractional cent prices comfortably and matches the visual aesthetic of major memecoins like BONK and WIF.
How much does minting tokens cost?
Initial mint via token creation is around 0.07 SOL ($10-15). Subsequent mints (adding supply) are smaller — about 0.01-0.02 SOL per mint transaction.