How to create a token on Optimism
This guide walks you through creating your own ERC-20 token on Optimism from start to finish — no coding, low L2 fees, done in minutes.
Step 1 — Set up your wallet
Install MetaMask and add Optimism (Chain ID 10). Our Optimism creator can switch you in one click, or follow add Optimism to MetaMask.
Step 2 — Get ETH on Optimism
You need a little ETH on the Optimism network for gas and the service fee. Withdraw ETH from an exchange on Optimism, or bridge from Ethereum.
Step 3 — Configure your token
Open the Optimism 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 Optimism in seconds, with the full supply sent to your wallet.
Step 5 — Make it tradable
Add a liquidity pool on Velodrome or Uniswap — see add liquidity on Velodrome. Consider locking liquidity to build trust.
Frequently asked questions
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 Optimism gas plus the service fee — far cheaper than Ethereum. Keep a little ETH on Optimism.
Is my token a real ERC-20?
Yes — a standard, verified ERC-20 that works with every Optimism wallet, DEX and explorer.
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