Token type guide

Create a gaming token on Solana

Build your game's economy on Solana. No code needed: 0.1 SOL base fee, 0.4 SOL with the three safety options that are on by default.

Create your token

What is a gaming token?

Gaming tokens power in-game economies, reward players, and enable play-to-earn mechanics. Solana's fast transaction speed (400ms) and low fees (fractions of a cent) make it ideal for gaming.

Why build a gaming token on Solana

  • Solana's 400ms finality and sub-cent fees are perfect for gaming microtransactions
  • Enable real ownership of in-game assets and currencies
  • Build play-to-earn mechanics that reward your player base
  • Create a tradeable token that bridges in-game and real-world value

Recommended settings

Supply
1,000,000,000 to 10,000,000,000 (games need large supplies for microtransactions)
Decimals
9 (enables very small transaction amounts)
Mint authority
Keep (games need to mint rewards over time)
Freeze authority
Remove
Metadata
Keep unlocked (game branding may evolve)
Vanity
Use game name as prefix for brand recognition

Removing mint authority, removing freeze authority and locking metadata cost 0.1 SOL each and are on by default.

Use cases

  • In-game currency
  • Player rewards
  • Tournament prizes
  • NFT marketplace payments
  • Season pass tokens

Questions

Should I keep mint authority for a gaming token?

Usually yes. Games need to mint new tokens as rewards, seasonal content, and player incentives. You can always remove it later if you want to cap supply.

What makes Solana good for gaming tokens?

Solana processes transactions in ~400ms with fees under $0.01. This enables real-time in-game transactions that would be more expensive on Ethereum.

How do I distribute gaming tokens to players?

After creating your token, use Solana Actions or your game's backend to transfer tokens. For automated distribution, integrate the SPL Token SDK into your game server.

Ready to create your gaming token?

Fill in a name and symbol, approve one transaction, and the full supply goes to your wallet.

Create your token

Creating or buying tokens involves financial risk and crypto prices are volatile. Do your own research.