What is Scroll?

Scroll is an Ethereum layer-2 built as a native zkEVM — it runs the exact same bytecode as Ethereum with zero-knowledge proofs, so ERC-20 tokens and MetaMask work unchanged, at a fraction of the fees.

Scroll in plain English

Scroll is a zero-knowledge rollup that is bytecode-compatible with Ethereum — meaning Ethereum smart contracts run on it exactly as-is. It bundles transactions, proves them with zk cryptography, and settles to Ethereum, inheriting its security while cutting fees.

Gas in ETH

Gas on Scroll is paid in ETH. You need only a small amount on the Scroll network to transact and deploy a token.

Why people choose Scroll

• Low fees — usually well under a cent.
• Native zkEVM — EVM-equivalent, proofs to Ethereum.
• ERC-20 + MetaMask — same tools as Ethereum.
• Fast-growing ecosystem of DeFi and apps.

Creating a token on Scroll

Because Scroll is EVM-equivalent, launching a token is the same simple ERC-20 process as Ethereum — only far cheaper. Our Scroll token creator deploys a verified contract in minutes with no coding. See ERC-20 explained.

Is Scroll a good crypto to build on?

Scroll crypto has become a popular home for new tokens and projects, and it is worth understanding why. Scroll is built for fast, low-cost transactions, which makes it attractive for trading, DeFi and launching new tokens without high fees getting in the way. As an EVM-compatible network, Scroll runs the same ERC-20 token standard, wallets (like MetaMask) and developer tooling as Ethereum. That means anything you can build on Ethereum you can build on Scroll — including your own token — using familiar, battle-tested standards.

For anyone who wants to launch a token, this combination matters: Scroll gives you a real, liquid network with an active ecosystem of DeFi apps, DEXs and communities, while keeping the path to creating a token simple. In practice, Scroll crypto is used both by people trading and holding ETH and the tokens built on it, and by builders who choose Scroll as the launchpad for their own coin. If you are weighing where to build, our guide to the best blockchain to create a token compares Scroll against the other major networks.

How to create your own Scroll token (no code)

You do not need to be a developer to launch a token on Scroll. Because most tokens are simply ERC-20 tokens deployed on the network, a no-code creator turns the whole process into a short form. Here is how it works:

1. Choose Scroll as your network in the Scroll token creator.
2. Set the details — your token's name, ticker symbol, total supply and decimals.
3. Plan the tokenomics — decide supply and allocation with the tokenomics generator.
4. Connect your wallet and deploy. You confirm one transaction and pay only the Scroll network fee in ETH. Your token is then live on Scroll with a verifiable contract address.

The process is non-custodial — you connect your own wallet and keep full ownership of the token and its entire supply. Nobody else can mint, freeze or take it. That makes launching your own Scroll crypto token genuinely accessible to anyone with an idea and a wallet.

Getting started with Scroll crypto

If you are new to Scroll, the practical first steps are straightforward. You need a wallet that supports Scroll, and a small amount of ETH to cover network fees. With those in place you can send and receive assets, use Scroll dApps and DEXs, and — when you are ready — create your own token. If you are still getting to grips with the fundamentals, start with what is cryptocurrency and crypto wallets explained, then come back to put it into practice.

The most empowering thing about Scroll is not just holding ETH or trading the tokens on it — it is that the same open network lets you create your own Scroll token in minutes. That is the step that turns you from a participant in Scroll crypto into a builder on it.

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