Minting is only the first step
When you create a token with Solana Token Creator, it appears instantly in your Phantom Wallet. But many creators want to take the next step: listing their token on a decentralized exchange (DEX). This is where your token can be bought, sold, and traded by others in the Solana ecosystem.
What is a DEX?
A decentralized exchange (DEX) lets people trade directly from their wallets, without intermediaries. Popular Solana DEXs include Raydium, Orca, and Jupiter. By adding your token to one of these platforms, you make it accessible to a wider audience.
Steps to list your token
- 🔗 Get your token address — after minting, copy your token’s mint address from Solana Explorer.
- 💧 Add liquidity — pair your token with SOL or USDC to create a trading pool on a DEX like Raydium or Orca.
- 📊 Set initial ratios — decide how much of your token and SOL/USDC you want in the pool. This defines the starting price.
- 🌍 Promote your listing — share the DEX link with your community so they can trade and provide liquidity.
Things to consider
Listing on a DEX doesn’t guarantee success. You’ll need liquidity to make trading smooth, and you should communicate clearly with your community about risks and rewards. Be transparent about supply, mint authority (revoke it!), and the token’s purpose.
Why Solana makes it easier
On Solana, fees are low and transactions are fast, so adding liquidity and trading tokens costs very little compared to Ethereum. This makes it easier for small projects to get started.
Final thoughts
Minting your token is just the beginning. By listing on a DEX, you open the door to a broader audience and real market activity. With Solana Token Creator, you handle minting and security in minutes — and then you’re ready to take the next step into DeFi.
🚀 Want to see your token traded on Solana? Start with Solana Token Creator and list it on a DEX when you’re ready.