A complete walkthrough for launching a memecoin on Solana - from token creation and authority revocations to adding Raydium liquidity and getting discovered on Dexscreener. No coding required.
What Makes a Memecoin Different from a Regular Token?
A memecoin makes no utility claims. Its value is driven entirely by community energy, branding, and viral spread rather than by a product or protocol. On Solana, a memecoin typically means:
A fixed total supply with no ability to mint more tokens
All three token authorities revoked, so no one - including the creator - can alter the supply, freeze wallets, or change the branding
Transparent on-chain data that anyone can verify on Solscan before buying
Community-led from launch, with the creator signalling trust through full revocation
Why Solana Dominates New Memecoin Launches
Solana has become the default chain for new memecoin launches, and for practical reasons:
Transactions confirm in approximately 400 milliseconds, so trades feel instant
Transaction fees are a fraction of a cent, meaning traders can enter and exit positions without gas costs eating into small profits
The Phantom mobile wallet makes buying memecoins accessible to a large retail audience
Dexscreener and Birdeye integration is automatic - new pools are detected and listed within minutes
Jupiter aggregates Raydium liquidity and makes new tokens discoverable to all Solana traders immediately
The vast majority of new memecoin launches in 2024-2026 happened on Solana. Low fees mean traders can enter and exit positions without gas eating their profits, which encourages active participation and higher trading volume on new launches.
What You Need Before Launching
Install Phantom and fund it with at least 0.5 SOL to cover token creation and all three authority revocations
Choose a token name and ticker - keep both short and memorable, the shorter the better for a memecoin
Prepare a square logo image in PNG format at at least 400x400 pixels
Write a short description and gather your social links if available (Telegram and Twitter/X are standard for memecoins)
Set aside additional SOL for Raydium liquidity - $500 or more in SOL is a recommended starting point for a launch that traders take seriously
Step-by-Step: Launch Your Solana Memecoin
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Go to the Solana token creator and fill in your detailsVisit uselaunchify.com/create-token/solana/ and enter your token name, symbol, total supply, description, and social links.
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Set the supplyOne billion tokens (1,000,000,000) is the most common memecoin supply on Solana. More tokens means a lower price per token, which appeals to retail buyers who like seeing large numbers in their wallet.
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Upload your logo and add social linksUpload a square PNG logo at at least 400x400px. Add your Telegram and Twitter/X links - these appear in Dexscreener and wallets once your token goes live.
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Check all three authority revocationsIn the Optional Add-ons section, select Revoke Mint Authority, Revoke Freeze Authority, and Revoke Update Authority. For a memecoin, revoking all three is expected by the community and costs +0.3 SOL total.
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Connect Phantom and deployConnect your wallet and approve the payment. Launchify deploys your token and executes all revocations in a single process. Your token is live on Solana in under 30 seconds.
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Add liquidity on RaydiumHead to Raydium and create a Standard AMM pool pairing your token with SOL. This is what makes your token buyable. See the full walkthrough at how to add liquidity on Raydium.
Why Authority Revocations Are Non-Negotiable for Memecoins
Experienced traders check Solscan before buying any new token. Here is what active authorities signal:
Active Mint Authority means the creator can print more tokens at any time, diluting every holder. This is the classic rug vector.
Active Freeze Authority means the creator can lock any holder's wallet, making their tokens impossible to sell.
Active Update Authority means the name, logo, and description can be changed at any time - a rebrand rug risk.
Revoking all three is the baseline trust signal for any serious memecoin launch. See the full guide at revoke mint authority.
Memecoin Supply: How Many Tokens to Create?
The supply number is cosmetic - market cap is what determines real value. But supply does affect how the price per token looks to retail buyers.
Supply
Price per token feel
Notes
1 Million
High price per token
Feels institutional rather than memecoin - uncommon choice for meme launches
1 Billion
Low price per token
Most common for Solana memecoins - retail buyers enjoy holding large quantities
1 Trillion
Ultra-low price per token
Very retail in feel, associated with SHIB-style tokens
Remember: actual value is always market cap divided by supply. A token with 1 trillion supply and a $10,000 market cap is worth less per token than one with 1 billion supply and the same market cap.
After Launch: Getting Discovered
Share your Solscan link showing all three authorities revoked - this is the trust proof your early community needs
Post in Solana memecoin communities on Telegram and Twitter/X with your contract address and Solscan link
Dexscreener and Birdeye detect your pair automatically within minutes of the first trade - no manual submission required
Jupiter begins routing trades through your Raydium pool once it is detected, making your token accessible from the Jupiter interface
Consider Jupiter verification once your token has trading history, which improves routing priority
Frequently Asked Questions
At minimum, around 0.5 SOL covers token creation and all three authority revocations on Launchify. For the launch to be viable, you should plan for additional SOL for Raydium liquidity. $500 or more in SOL is a practical starting point for a launch traders will take seriously.
Yes, for any memecoin aimed at a community audience. Experienced traders and bots check Solscan before buying. Active mint, freeze, or update authority is treated as a red flag. Revoking all three is the standard expectation for a new memecoin and costs +0.3 SOL on Launchify.
One billion (1,000,000,000) is the standard for Solana memecoins. It creates a low price per token that appeals to retail buyers. The actual value is always determined by market cap - supply is a cosmetic choice that affects how the price number looks.
A memecoin makes no claims of utility or product value - it is driven by community energy and viral spread. A utility token is backed by a specific protocol or product. Memecoins are expected to have fixed supplies with all authorities revoked, whereas utility tokens may legitimately keep certain authorities active.
No. Launchify handles all on-chain deployment without any coding. You fill in a form, connect Phantom, and approve a transaction. The full process from start to deployed token takes under 5 minutes.
Pump.fun is a bonding curve launchpad where tokens start trading on pump.fun and graduate to Raydium after reaching a market cap threshold. Launchify creates a standard SPL token that you deploy directly and add to Raydium yourself - giving you full control over supply, initial price, liquidity depth, and launch timing from day one.
You do not need to do anything manually. Dexscreener automatically detects new Raydium pools after the first trade is confirmed on-chain. Create your Raydium liquidity pool, make or facilitate the first trade, and your pair page will appear on Dexscreener within minutes.
Launch Your Solana Memecoin
Deploy your token with all authorities revoked in under 30 seconds. No coding needed.