Chain comparison
Creating a token on Solana vs TON (The Open Network)
Fees, confirmation times, token standards and tooling on both chains, and when TON (The Open Network) is the better pick.
Side by side
| Feature | Solana | TON (The Open Network) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical confirmation | ~400ms | under 1 second |
| Typical fee | $0.00025 | $0.0005-0.005 |
| Token standard | SPL Token | Jetton |
| Native currency | SOL | TON |
| Token creation cost | 0.1–0.4 SOL | Gas ($0.0005-0.005+) plus tool |
| DEXes | Raydium, Orca, Jupiter | Varies by ecosystem |
Fees and confirmation times are typical figures and change with network load and token prices.
Where Solana has the edge
- Solana has a more mature DeFi ecosystem with established DEXes
- Many no-code token tools and wallets
- Comparable transaction speed (400ms vs sub-second on TON)
- Larger liquidity pools and more trading pairs
- SPL tokens are created without writing a Jetton contract
When TON (The Open Network) may be the better pick
TON is a good choice if your audience is primarily Telegram users and you want native Telegram Mini App integration.
Launching on an EVM chain instead? Try our EVM token launcher for Base, Ethereum and Arbitrum.
How to create a token on Solana
- 1.
Open the Create token page and connect your Solana wallet (for example Phantom).
- 2.
Enter a name and symbol, set the supply and upload a logo.
- 3.
Keep or turn off the safety options: remove mint authority, remove freeze authority, lock metadata (0.1 SOL each, on by default).
- 4.
Click Create and approve one transaction. The full supply goes to your wallet.
Questions
Should I create a token on Solana or TON (The Open Network)?
Solana usually costs less per transaction (about $0.00025 vs $0.0005-0.005) and confirms faster (about 400ms vs under 1 second), and SPL tokens can be created without deploying a contract. TON is a good choice if your audience is primarily Telegram users and you want native Telegram Mini App integration.
How much does it cost to create a token on Solana vs TON (The Open Network)?
On Solana with SPL Token Launcher the base fee is 0.1 SOL, or 0.4 SOL with the three safety options that are on by default, plus about 0.02 SOL in network costs. On TON (The Open Network), a Jetton token is usually a deployed contract, so you pay gas (typically $0.0005-0.005 per transaction, more for a deployment) plus the cost of the tool or developer.
Can I bridge my token between Solana and TON (The Open Network)?
Cross-chain bridges such as Wormhole support transfers between Solana and many other chains, including TON (The Open Network). Bridging adds complexity and risk, so most projects launch on one chain first.
Create your token 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 tokenCreating or buying tokens involves financial risk and crypto prices are volatile. Do your own research.