Metis vs Solana
Metis is an Ethereum L2; Solana is the cheapest, fastest non-EVM chain. Here is how they compare for launching a token.
Quick comparison
| Metis | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EVM layer-2 | Non-EVM layer-1 |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | SPL |
| Wallet | MetaMask | Phantom / Solflare |
| Gas coin | METIS | SOL |
| Typical fee | Very low | < $0.01 |
EVM vs non-EVM
Metis runs the EVM, so it uses the universal ERC-20 standard with MetaMask - familiar to most builders - on an established Ethereum layer-2. Solana is a non-EVM chain using SPL with Phantom. If you want ERC-20 compatibility, Metis wins; if you want the biggest non-EVM meme ecosystem, Solana leads.
Fees & speed
Both are fast and cheap. Solana is a fraction of a cent with ~400 ms finality; Metis is a low-fee Ethereum L2. For most launches the difference is small.
Which should you choose?
Choose Metis for ERC-20 + MetaMask on an established L2; choose Solana for the cheapest fees and the biggest non-EVM meme scene. Launch on either: create on Metis or create on Solana.
Fees and speed compared
On Metis, deploying a token and every trade after it cost a fraction of a cent, with ~2 s. On Solana, expect a fraction of a cent at ~400 ms finality. For a launch where you run airdrops and lots of small trades, the cheaper chain saves real money over time — here that favours Metis.
Token standard and tooling
This is an EVM-versus-non-EVM decision. Metis uses the ERC-20 standard with MetaMask and the familiar Ethereum toolset. Solana is a non-EVM layer-1: tokens follow the SPL standard and use Phantom or Solflare. If you want maximum tooling compatibility, Metis is the safer choice; if you want Solana's native ecosystem, go there.
Liquidity and ecosystem
Metis offers a self-contained DeFi ecosystem running for several years. Solana offers the largest non-EVM meme-coin ecosystem, with deep Raydium liquidity and constant new launches. Your token trades on Netswap and Hercules on Metis, and on Raydium and Orca on Solana — pick the ecosystem where your buyers already are.
Which is better for a meme coin?
Meme coins reward cheap fees, fast confirmations and an active community. Solana edges it here for its low fees and active markets (Netswap and Hercules). That said, both let you deploy in minutes with no code — you can even launch on both and see which community catches fire.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Metis or Solana?
Deploying and trading cost a fraction of a cent on Metis and a fraction of a cent on Solana.
Can I launch my token on both Metis and Solana?
Yes. You can deploy the same token idea on each with no code — create on Metis or create on Solana.
Is Metis EVM-compatible?
Yes - Metis runs the EVM and uses ERC-20 with MetaMask. Solana is non-EVM and uses SPL with Phantom.
Which is cheaper?
Both are very cheap. Solana is a fraction of a cent; Metis is a low-fee Ethereum L2.
What coin pays gas?
METIS on Metis, SOL on Solana.
Launch a verified ERC-20 on Metis — no code, very low fees, in minutes.
Create your token