How to create a Sui token

You can publish your own Coin on Sui in minutes, with no code and low fees. Here is the full step-by-step.

What you need

• A Sui wallet such as Slush, Suiet or Phantom — see best Sui wallets.
• A little SUI for gas and the service fee — see Sui fees.
• A token name, symbol, total supply and (optionally) an icon and description.

Step by step

1. Open the Sui token creator and connect your wallet.
2. Enter your token name, symbol, decimals and total supply.
3. Optionally upload an icon and write a short description.
4. Click create and approve the transaction in your wallet.
5. Your Coin module is published on Sui and the full supply lands in your wallet in seconds.

After you launch

You also receive the TreasuryCap object, which lets you mint or burn later — or lock it for a fixed supply. Add a liquidity pool so people can trade it — see add liquidity on Sui. Then view your Coin on Suiscan and share it.

Why Sui

Sui gives you sub-second finality, very low fees and Move-level safety. New to tokens? Read what is a crypto token and what is Sui.

What kind of token can you create on Sui?

When you create a token on Sui, you can build almost any kind of fungible token — what changes is the design and purpose, not the underlying process. Common choices include:

• Meme coins — community- and culture-driven tokens that spread through attention and a shared story.
• Community tokens — a token at the centre of a brand, creator or project community.
• Utility tokens — tokens that grant access to a product, service or feature.
• Governance tokens — tokens that let holders vote on a project or DAO.

All of these are fungible tokens at heart, so the steps to create them on Sui are the same — you simply decide the supply, name and purpose. To explore the full range, see types of cryptocurrency and what are altcoins.

Tips for launching your Sui token successfully

Creating the token on Sui is just the first step — a successful launch depends on what you do next. A few essentials:

• Add and lock liquidity. Pair your token on a Sui DEX so people can trade it, and lock the liquidity — the single biggest trust signal you can give. See how DEXs work.
• Verify your contract. A verified contract lets buyers confirm there is no hidden mint or freeze function — read how to verify your token contract.
• Plan a sensible supply. Decide your supply and allocation deliberately with the tokenomics generator and token supply explained.
• Build a community. A token with no community is just a contract — see how to get your first 100 holders.
• Stay safe and transparent. Follow the trust practices in avoiding scams and rug pulls.

Get these right and your Sui token launch stands on solid foundations rather than hype alone.

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