How to Make Money With Solana
Solana gives you two broad routes: hold and participate in network mechanisms, or build and monetise something. Both have defined mechanics and real risk.
Non-custodial · One signature · Metaplex metadata + IPFS · Deployed on mainnet
The holder route
Staking delegates SOL to a validator for a variable share of network rewards. Liquidity provision on Raydium earns a share of swap fees but exposes you to impermanent loss. Neither guarantees a return, and the SOL price itself can fall.
The builder route
Building means shipping a token project, a tool, or a service. Deployment is now a form and one signature — see create Solana token — but growth is entirely community work.
Token-2022 adds configurable mechanisms such as transfer fees, set permanently at mint creation.
- Platform fee: 0.18 SOL plus network cost
- Liquidity pool creation: 0.1 SOL platform fee
- Liquidity management and LP burn: 0.09 SOL
- Authority revocation: 0.08 SOL
Step-by-step
Step 1. Pick holder or builder
They need very different amounts of time.
Step 2. Set a budget
Fees, liquidity, and marketing — all at risk.
Step 3. Deploy or delegate
Create a token, or stake with a validator.
Step 4. Make it tradeable
If you built a token, create a pool and consider locking LP.
Step 5. Measure honestly
Track holders, volume, and costs; adjust or stop.
Start your token here
Type a name and ticker — we'll carry them straight into the creator. No wallet needed yet.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solana cheaper than other chains for launching?
Solana network fees are low, which is why many creators start there. Compare the full fee list on the pricing page before deciding.
Do I need SOL to create a token?
Yes — for the platform fee, the mint rent, and the transaction fee.
Can I lose money?
Yes. Fees are spent regardless of outcome and any liquidity you add is exposed to market moves.
What is the referral share?
30% of the SolanaForge platform fee, routed on-chain to the referrer for attributed launches.
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Ready to create your token?
Connect your wallet, fill the form, sign once. Your token is live on mainnet with on-chain metadata, a real logo, and optional authority revokes.