Token type guide

Create a governance token on Solana

Give your community a token to vote with. 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 governance token?

Governance tokens give holders voting power in a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Token holders can propose and vote on changes, treasury spending, and protocol upgrades.

Why build a governance token on Solana

  • Decentralize decision-making for your project or community
  • Align incentives — token holders have a stake in the project's success
  • Enable transparent, on-chain voting on proposals
  • Build a committed community of stakeholders

Recommended settings

Supply
10,000,000 to 100,000,000
Decimals
6
Mint authority
Remove for fixed governance power distribution
Freeze authority
Remove
Metadata
Lock after finalizing branding
Vanity
Optional — use your DAO's abbreviation as prefix

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

Use cases

  • DAO voting rights
  • Protocol governance
  • Treasury management
  • Community proposals
  • Grant allocation

Questions

How do I set up voting with my governance token?

After creating your token on SPL Token Launcher, integrate with Realms (realms.today) — Solana's native DAO governance platform. It supports token-weighted voting out of the box.

Should governance tokens be fixed supply?

Yes, fixed supply is recommended. Remove mint authority so no one can dilute voting power by minting more tokens. This builds trust with your DAO members.

How many governance tokens should I create?

10M to 100M is standard. Consider your distribution plan: team allocation, community airdrop, treasury, and liquidity. Each token represents proportional voting power.

Ready to create your governance 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.