How to create a token on Arbitrum (step by step)
Arbitrum lets you launch an ERC-20 token for just cents with Ethereum-grade security. Connect MetaMask, switch to Arbitrum, set your details, and deploy — no code. Here is how.
What you need
- MetaMask with Arbitrum added.
- A little ETH on Arbitrum (bridge or exchange withdrawal).
- Your token name, symbol and supply.
Step 1 — Connect & switch to Arbitrum
Open the Arbitrum token creator and connect your wallet; it will prompt you to switch to Arbitrum.
Step 2 — Configure your token
Set name, symbol, total supply and decimals (18). Optionally enable Mintable, Burnable, Tax, Anti-Whale or Blacklist. Plan supply with the tokenomics generator.
Step 3 — Deploy
Click Create and confirm — your verified ERC-20 contract deploys to Arbitrum in under a minute for cents, viewable on Arbiscan.
Step 4 — Go live
Add liquidity on Camelot (or Uniswap), lock it, and share your token with your community.
Frequently asked questions
Why create a token on Arbitrum?
Arbitrum gives Ethereum security and the ERC-20 standard at cents per transaction, with a large DeFi ecosystem for liquidity.
Do I need ETH to create an Arbitrum token?
Yes — a small amount of ETH on Arbitrum covers gas. Bridge it or withdraw from a supporting exchange.
Is it the same as an Ethereum token?
Yes — the same ERC-20 process, just on Arbitrum and far cheaper.
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