How to Monetize a Crypto Token
Monetising a token means giving people a reason to pay for it or to transact with it. Here are the models that exist on-chain today and how to configure them.
Non-custodial · One signature · Metaplex metadata + IPFS · Deployed on mainnet
Five monetisation models
Access — holders unlock a product, a group, or a feature. Credits — your token is spent inside your app. Transfer fee — a Token-2022 extension takes a set cut of each transfer. Liquidity fees — you supply liquidity and collect swap fees. Referrals — you earn a fixed share of a partner's service fee.
Each model needs something real behind it. A token whose only feature is existing has nothing to monetise.
Configuring it at creation
Supply, decimals, and Token-2022 extensions are set when the mint is created and cannot be changed later, so plan them first. Use the Token-2022 creator if you need transfer fees or advanced extensions, and the standard SPL creator otherwise.
On Solana the SolanaForge platform fee is 0.18 SOL plus the small network rent and transaction cost. On BNB Smart Chain it is 0.018 BNB plus gas, and on TON it is 4 TON plus network fees.
Step-by-step
Step 1. Pick a model
Access, credits, transfer fee, liquidity fees, or referrals.
Step 2. Decide the parameters
Supply, decimals, and any extension settings — these are permanent.
Step 3. Create the token
One form, one wallet signature, deployed to mainnet.
Step 4. Ship the thing being paid for
The product, group, or utility that makes the token worth holding.
Step 5. Add liquidity if it should trade
Create a pool and consider locking or burning LP tokens.
Start your token here
Type a name and ticker — we'll carry them straight into the creator. No wallet needed yet.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a transfer fee after launch?
No. Token-2022 extensions must be enabled at mint creation.
Is a utility token better than a memecoin?
Neither is better — they are different. Utility tokens need a product; memecoins need a community.
Do I need a company to monetise a token?
Not technically, but selling access or services may have legal and tax implications where you live.
What fee does SolanaForge charge?
On Solana the SolanaForge platform fee is 0.18 SOL plus the small network rent and transaction cost. On BNB Smart Chain it is 0.018 BNB plus gas, and on TON it is 4 TON plus network fees.
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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.