How Many Tokens Should I Create?
Supply and decimals are permanent decisions made before you sign. Here are the common defaults, what each choice affects, and a sensible starting point.
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Supply and decimals are permanent
Decimals are fixed at mint creation and cannot be changed. Total supply can only grow later if you keep mint authority — and most projects revoke it to signal a fixed supply. Decide both before you sign.
Decimals define the smallest transferable unit. Nine decimals is the common Solana default; six is also widely used. Memecoins with very large supplies often use fewer decimals to keep numbers manageable.
- Decimals: permanent, set at creation
- Supply: fixed once mint authority is revoked
- 9 decimals is the common Solana default
- 1,000,000,000 is the most common memecoin supply
Supply does not set price
Price comes from the liquidity pool, not the supply number. A billion tokens against a small pool simply means a small per-token price; it does not make the project worth more or less. What matters to a buyer is the depth of liquidity and how much of the supply is in circulation.
Plan the split before launch: how much goes into the pool, how much is held, and whether anything is locked. Publish it — unexplained allocations are the fastest way to lose interest. See token project ideas for common patterns.
A practical default
If you have no strong reason to differ: 1,000,000,000 supply, 9 decimals, most of the supply paired into the liquidity pool, mint and freeze authority revoked, LP burned or locked. It is familiar to traders and easy to explain.
When you are ready, create your token, then add liquidity and burn the LP tokens.
Step-by-step
Step 1. Pick a total supply
One billion is the most common default.
Step 2. Pick decimals
Nine on Solana unless you have a reason to differ.
Step 3. Plan the allocation
Pool, treasury, airdrops — write it down publicly.
Step 4. Create the token
Supply and decimals are set in one signature.
Step 5. Revoke and add liquidity
Fix the supply, then make it tradeable.
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| Chain | Platform fee | Process | Best for | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solana (SPL) | 0.18 SOL | ~1-2s network confirmation | Low network fees | Create → |
| Solana Token-2022 | 0.18 SOL | ~1-2s network confirmation | Transfer fees, extensions | Create → |
| BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) | 0.018 BNB | ~3s network confirmation | EVM tooling, PancakeSwap | Create → |
| TON (Jetton) | 4 TON | ~5s network confirmation | Telegram-native audiences | Create → |
Frequently asked questions
What is the most common supply?
One billion tokens with nine decimals is the most common Solana default.
Can I mint more tokens later?
Only while mint authority still belongs to your wallet. Revoking it fixes the supply permanently.
Do decimals affect price?
No. Decimals only define the smallest unit; price comes from the liquidity pool.
Is a smaller supply better?
Neither is better. Choose a number you can explain and keep the allocation transparent.
Can I change decimals after creation?
No. Decimals are permanent.
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