How to create a token on Metis
This guide walks you through creating your own ERC-20 token on Metis from start to finish - no coding, very low fees, done in minutes.
What is Metis?
Metis is an established Ethereum layer-2 (its main network is called Andromeda) with its own DeFi ecosystem and a roadmap toward a decentralized sequencer. Gas is paid in the METIS token.
Why create a token on Metis?
Metis gives you a standard ERC-20 with a fraction-of-a-cent fee and a self-contained DeFi ecosystem to plug into. It is a steady, low-cost option that has been running for years.
Step 1 - Set up your wallet
Install MetaMask and add Metis (Chain ID 1088). Our Metis creator can switch you in one click, or follow add Metis to MetaMask.
Step 2 - Get METIS
You need a little METIS on the Metis network for gas and the service fee. Withdraw METIS from a supporting exchange, or bridge assets to Metis.
Step 3 - Configure your token
Open the Metis token generator and enter your name, symbol, decimals and total supply. Choose optional features - mintable, burnable, tax, anti-whale, blacklist - or leave them off for a clean, immutable token. Plan numbers with our tokenomics generator.
Step 4 - Deploy
Click create and confirm in MetaMask. Your verified ERC-20 contract deploys on Metis in seconds, with the full supply sent to your wallet.
Step 5 - Make it tradable
Add a liquidity pool on a Metis DEX - see add liquidity on Metis. Consider locking liquidity to build trust.
How much does it cost to create a token on Metis?
Creating a token on Metis usually costs a fraction of a cent in METIS, plus the service fee. There is no separate listing charge — once deployed, your ERC-20 is immediately tradable on Netswap and Hercules as soon as you add a liquidity pool.
Verifying your contract on Metis Explorer
The generator deploys an already-verified contract, so anyone can inspect the source on Metis Explorer. A verified contract is a core trust signal — share your Metis Explorer link so holders can confirm the total supply, ownership status and that there are no hidden mint or blacklist functions.
Security tips for your Metis token
A few habits protect your holders on Metis: decide up front whether to keep minting open or renounce it for a fixed supply, add liquidity and then lock it so buyers know it can't be pulled, test with a small amount first, and never promise guaranteed returns. If you plan a fair launch, read our guide on avoiding scams and rug pulls.
Frequently asked questions
Is my token a real ERC-20?
Yes — the generator deploys a standard, verified ERC-20 that works with every Metis wallet, DEX and explorer. It is a normal on-chain token, not a wrapper or a copy.
How long does deployment take on Metis?
Only a few moments. After you confirm in your wallet, the contract is live on Metis within seconds (a couple of seconds), with the full supply sent to your address.
Do I need to write any code?
No. You fill in a short form — name, symbol, supply and any optional features — and the tool deploys the ERC-20 contract for you.
Do I need to code?
No. The generator deploys a verified ERC-20 for you - you only fill in a form and confirm in your wallet.
How much does it cost?
Just the small Metis gas plus the service fee. Keep a little METIS on Metis.
Is my token a real ERC-20?
Yes - a standard, verified ERC-20 that works with every Metis wallet, DEX and explorer.
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