SolanaForge Guides
Everything we wish we knew before launching our first Solana token. Mainnet only, updated 2026.
Best Solana Wallets for Token Creators in 2026
Compare the best Solana wallets for launching and managing SPL tokens: Phantom, Backpack, Solflare, and hardware options. Feature matrix + honest picks.
Smithii vs Solana Launchpad Alternatives (2026)
Comparing Smithii against the leading Solana launchpad alternatives in 2026 — SolanaForge, Raydium LaunchLab, pump.fun, and where each one wins.
How to Burn Solana Tokens (SPL Burn Guide 2026)
Complete guide to burning SPL tokens on Solana — burn supply, burn LP tokens for permanent liquidity, and prove burns on-chain. Step-by-step with tools.
Solana Launchpad vs Token Creator: Which Do You Need?
Solana launchpad vs Solana token creator — the terms are used interchangeably but they mean different things. Here's which one fits your launch.
Raydium Launchpad Guide: What It Is and Alternatives (2026)
Complete guide to the Raydium launchpad in 2026 — what LaunchLab actually does, when to use it, and the SolanaForge alternative for full control.
How to Add a Custom Token to Phantom Wallet (2026)
Step-by-step guide to adding any Solana SPL token to Phantom wallet, including custom tokens, memecoins, and Token-2022 assets. Works on mobile and desktop.
Best Solana Launchpads in 2026 (Ranked)
The best Solana launchpads in 2026 ranked by fees, UX, safety, and post-launch distribution — from bonding-curve venues to full SPL token creators.
How to Create a Solana Token Step-by-Step (2026)
Create a Solana token in 2026 with this step-by-step no-code guide — from Phantom setup to live SPL token on mainnet in under 60 seconds.
Free Solana Token Creator: Which One Is Actually Free?
A side-by-side comparison of free Solana token creators — real fees, hidden charges, and which platform delivers the cleanest zero-platform-fee launch.
How Much Does It Cost to Create a Solana Token in 2026?
Real 2026 breakdown of Solana token creation costs: rent, network fees, metadata, Raydium pool seed, and platform fees. Total ~0.19 SOL end-to-end.
Create Solana Token Free — No-Code Guide (2026)
How to create a Solana token free with no code in 2026 — what 'free' actually means, real network costs, and the tools that get you closest to zero.
Solana vanity address guide: how to grind a custom prefix in 2026
Practical guide to grinding a Solana vanity address (custom prefix or suffix) in 2026 — how it works, expected times, GPU vs CPU, and safety.
SPL Token-2022 vs legacy: which should you use in 2026?
Practical decision guide for choosing between the legacy SPL Token program and the newer Token-2022 (Token Extensions) program on Solana in 2026.
Solana rent and fees explained (2026): the numbers that actually matter
Straight-talk reference for Solana rent, network fees, priority fees, and Metaplex + Raydium costs in 2026 — with real lamport numbers.
How to add liquidity on Raydium in 2026 (CPMM step-by-step)
A practical 2026 guide to seeding a Raydium CPMM pool for a Solana SPL token: costs, opening price, initial ratios, and how to lock the LP.
Smithii.io Alternatives for Creating a Solana Token (2026)
The best smithii.io alternatives for creating a Solana token in 2026 — free options, feature comparisons, and which one fits your launch.
Smithii vs SolanaForge: Fees, Features, and Which to Pick
Smithii vs SolanaForge for launching a Solana token in 2026 — real fees, feature parity, missing features, and the deciding factors for creators.
Smithii Solana Token Creator: 2026 Honest Review
In-depth review of the Smithii Solana token creator: features, fees, pros and cons — plus how it stacks up against SolanaForge for a real launch in 2026.
Solana token creation fees explained (2026 breakdown)
Every fee involved in creating a Solana token in 2026 — rent, network, platform, IPFS, Raydium — explained line by line with real SOL amounts.
How to create a Solana token with no coding experience
Create a Solana SPL token with zero code in 2026. A total-beginner guide using SolanaForge — Phantom, upload, sign, done.
How to launch a meme coin on Solana step-by-step (2026)
Step-by-step guide to launching a Solana meme coin in 2026: mint, metadata, revoke authorities, seed Raydium, burn LP, and grow holders.
Pump.fun vs SolanaForge: which is better in 2026?
Pump.fun vs SolanaForge compared: fees, ownership, authority revokes, Raydium liquidity, and which one actually fits your launch strategy.
Best Solana token creator tools in 2026 (honest comparison)
The 6 best Solana token creators in 2026 compared on fees, custody, authority controls, and Raydium support — with a clear winner for each use case.
How much does it cost to create a Solana token in 2026?
Exact 2026 breakdown of Solana token creation costs: rent, network fees, platform fees, IPFS, and Raydium liquidity — with real numbers.
Solana freeze authority: what it does and why holders care
The freeze authority can lock a holder's tokens in place. Here's what it means in practice, why revoking it is a must, and how to revoke it correctly.
How to airdrop Solana tokens to thousands of wallets cheaply
Airdropping SPL tokens to thousands of wallets without bankrupting yourself: ATA costs, batching, transaction limits, and the right tools in 2026.
How to get a green RugCheck score on your Solana token
RugCheck is the de facto risk score for Solana tokens. Here's exactly which signals matter, in priority order, and how to hit all of them at launch.
The Solana token launch checklist (15 items, in order)
A pre-launch, launch-day and post-launch checklist for Solana SPL tokens. Skip none of these if you want to be taken seriously by holders and aggregators.
How to burn Solana tokens (and prove the burn to holders)
Burning SPL tokens permanently removes them from supply. Here's how to do it from Phantom, how to read the burn on Solscan, and what NOT to do.
Solana token decimals: why almost everyone uses 9
Decimals on Solana aren't cosmetic — they change how supply is stored on-chain and how wallets display balances. Here's the right number to pick.
How to add a logo to your Solana token (so wallets show it)
Wallets, Solscan and Birdeye all read the same metadata URI for your token logo. Here's the exact format, size, and pinning flow that just works.
The cheapest way to add liquidity on Solana in 2026
Compared: Raydium CPMM, Meteora DLMM, Orca Whirlpools and Fluxbeam. Real lamport breakdowns of what it actually costs to seed a Solana liquidity pool.
Raydium CPMM vs AMM v4: which pool type should you launch with?
Raydium offers two pool types in 2026 — the new CPMM and the legacy AMM v4. Here's a plain-English comparison of fees, UX, and when to pick which.
Solana token not showing in Phantom? 6 fixes that actually work
Your new SPL token is on-chain but Phantom won't display it. Here are the six most common causes and how to fix each in under two minutes.
How to revoke mint authority with Phantom (2026)
Step-by-step guide to revoking the mint authority on a Solana SPL token using Phantom — what it costs, what changes onchain, and why holders care.
Solana Token Program Explained (SPL Token 101)
What the Solana SPL Token Program actually does, how mint accounts and ATAs work, and why understanding it makes launching tokens safer.
How to Add a Token to Your Phantom Wallet (2026)
Step-by-step guide to adding any Solana SPL token to your Phantom wallet — by mint address, from Solscan, or after receiving a transfer.
Best Solana Token Creators in 2026 (Compared)
Side-by-side honest comparison of the best Solana token creators in 2026: SolanaForge, Smithii, Coinfactory, Orion Tools, Pump.fun, and the spl-token CLI.
How to Create a Solana Meme Coin (2026 Playbook)
Step-by-step playbook to create a Solana meme coin in 2026: ticker rules, supply, revokes, Raydium liquidity, LP burn, and distribution.
How Much Does It Cost to Create a Solana Token?
Full 2026 cost breakdown for creating a Solana token: rent, network fees, platform fees, Raydium liquidity, and the hidden costs to watch out for.
How to Create a Solana Token in 2026 (No Code)
The clearest 2026 guide to creating a Solana token with no code: wallet setup, SPL mint, Metaplex metadata, authority revokes, and Raydium liquidity.
How to Create a Raydium CPMM Pool (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to creating a Raydium CPMM liquidity pool for a freshly minted SPL token: pricing, slippage, fee tiers, and what to watch for.
Solana Token Metadata on IPFS: Pinata Guide
What Solana token metadata is, why hosting it on IPFS is the standard, and how Pinata pinning prevents your token's image and name from ever disappearing.
Solana Mainnet vs Devnet: Which Should You Use?
Why most 'free' Solana token launchpads only deploy to devnet (and what that means for you), plus how to verify your token is on real mainnet.
SPL Token vs Token-2022: Which Should You Use?
A practical comparison of Solana's classic SPL Token program and the newer Token-2022 (Token Extensions) standard — features, compatibility, and tradeoffs.
Revoke Mint Authority on Solana: What It Means
What revoking mint authority on a Solana SPL token actually does, when to do it, and how it impacts trust, holder confidence, and aggregator listings.
How to launch a Solana memecoin in 2026 (step-by-step)
A complete 2026 guide to launching a Solana memecoin: mint an SPL token, upload metadata to IPFS, revoke authorities, and seed liquidity on Raydium.