Discover how to create custom vanity tokens on Solana with this step-by-step tutorial, enhancing your digital identity with personalized wallet addresses and token contracts.
How to Use Solana’s Vanity Token Creator
Follow these steps to generate a vanity token with unique prefixes or suffixes:
- Connect Your Solana Wallet – Ensure you have a supported wallet like Phantom, Solflare, or OKX Wallet.
- Enter Token Details – Provide the token’s full name, symbol (up to 10 characters), and decimal precision (0–9).
- Upload Logo & Metadata – Add a 256x256px logo and a brief description (optional).
- Set Total Supply – Define the maximum token issuance.
- Customize Vanity Address – Specify desired prefixes/suffixes for a personalized contract address.
- Adjust Permissions – Optional: Renounce minting, freezing, or metadata update rights for transparency.
- Sign & Deploy – Confirm the transaction via your wallet (requires ~0.25 SOL fee).
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Prerequisites
- Device: Computer or smartphone
- Wallet: Phantom, Solflare, or OKX Wallet (with 0.25 SOL minimum balance)
- Assets: Token logo (PNG/JPG/GIF) and project details
Detailed Walkthrough
1. Wallet Connection
Visit the SlerfTools vanity token creator and link your Solana wallet.
2. Token Configuration
Fill in:
- Name: Full project name (e.g., "Solana Moon").
- Symbol: Short identifier (e.g., "MOON").
- Decimals: 9 for high divisibility (common for utility tokens).
3. Generate Vanity Address
Input desired prefixes (e.g., "SOL") and suffixes (e.g., "2024"). The tool computes locally, so processing time varies by device.
4. Permission Settings
- Metadata Rights: Renouncing prevents future changes to names/logos.
- Freeze/Mint Rights: Renouncing boosts investor trust (recommended for DeFi projects).
5. Deploy & Verify
After signing, check the token’s contract address via Solana explorers or your wallet.
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FAQs
1. What’s a token symbol?
A shorthand like "SOL" or "USDC" to identify your token.
2. How do decimals affect my token?
Higher decimals (e.g., 9) allow micro-transactions; 0 decimals are typical for NFTs.
3. Can I mint more tokens later?
Only if you retain minting rights during creation.
4. Why renounce permissions?
It ensures transparency, making your token more attractive to exchanges like Raydium.
5. How long does deployment take?
Usually under 5 minutes after wallet confirmation.
6. Cost to create a token?
Fixed at 0.12 SOL (~$20), covering contract generation and IPFS logo storage.
Pro Tips
- Security: Never share private keys. Use hardware wallets for large holdings.
- Branding: A memorable vanity address (e.g., "SOLMOON") aids marketing.
- Compliance: Verify local regulations before launching tokens.
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