If you want to cut to the chase and learn how to make a meme coin fast, just scroll below to the images of each launchpad.
"Each image below will show you how to make a meme coin in less than a minute."
It really takes just a few clicks to launch. It's basically as easy as uploading a picture on social media.
What started as a simple Dogecoin joke ultimately became a household product in the crypto world.
Meme coins are simply tokens launched on a specific blockchain. Most have no utility and represent a community, a relevant story, or a joke.
"My personal definition of a meme: a media element with cultural references and viral qualities."
Personally, I don't think it's for everyone, but there is no doubt that meme coins are a massive hit.
Being A Meme Coin Creator
The Concept Of Money As A Belief System
Before we get into all the action, I want to share a short philosophical point of view that supports the meme coin thesis.
The concept might seem basic from afar, but it's undoubtedly wild if you actually understand the concept of money.
"Even though it's hard to grasp how basic the concept is, 'money' is just a belief system backed by the localities we live in, and their constitutions."
Therefore, when you take a step back and realize that "degens" and crypto traders are spawning new meme coins left and right, you are seeing a cluster of people building their own belief systems.
For instance, some may argue that gold has no utility other than as a store of value.
"So, how is gold any different from a digital asset, a meme coin, that has a funny picture and actual value tied to it?"
There are obvious benefits from owning gold, let's be real. The goal is to showcase how the currency you like today, whatever it may be, is also sustained by a communal belief system.
I find this to be a puzzling view of meme coins, one that made me appreciate them even more.
Create Tokens Without Writing Code or Unique Smart Contracts
Enough with the philosophical views, though. Let's pivot into actually launching a meme coin.
In crypto, we often call the meme coin creator the "dev", as in developer.
Launching a token was something only a dev could do, but today, we have dozens of free no-code tools to launch your meme coin.
If you want to have the power of creating your own system of belief, your own currency, then read along.
This guide will break down the most popular launchpads to create new tokens and how to hit the launch button in less than a minute.
How Much Can You Earn If You Create Meme Coins
Making money is quite simple with meme coins, especially after a few recent updates to fee structures across all launchpads.
Today, creators can earn perpetual commissions every time folks trade their tokens, meaning that there is no need to buy the supply to then dump on their fans. You let collectors trade away as you see your wallet stack up with those royalties.
Here is me telling Laura Shin, the founder of Unchained, how much she had earned over $38k in 48 hours from her Pump.fun livestream token.
Not everyone should expect the same results as Laura, since she is one of the best journalists in the crypto world.
Those with a large crypto-friendly audience are set to yield the best results.
There are also serial launchers that have made over $500k in less than a year by constantly deploying dozens of tokens daily.
Some might argue that this behavior provides more slop and less quality content we could actually enjoy, but to each their own.
Some even bundle their own tokens to then dump on their followers.
"With all due respect, f* these people bundling their own meme coin supply."
They intentionally deploy tokens with predatory intentions, something I hope my readers are not encouraged to do. They will bundle the token by buying on side wallets, disguising their sell orders.
Avoid getting rugged and losing money at all costs. That's why it's also important to know what bundling is in crypto.
On the other hand, you have to respect the hustle. It's all very subjective and certainly crosses the line when it comes to what's ethical or not for some people.
Regardless of opinions, more meme coins will certainly flood the markets, especially since they are now so easy to make and cost basically nothing to launch.
Creating Your Own Meme Coin: Step-by-Step Guide
Picking the Right blockchain
There's no point in browsing the entire internet to see where to launch your token.
Just follow the data.
The data clearly shows that the chosen blockchains for meme coin activity are Solana, Base, and Binance Smart Chain.
Dashboards like the one by DeFi Llama shed light on metrics that signal that users are, in fact, trading meme coins on that chain.
You want the chain to transact a nice amount of trading volume, sustain active wallets, and have a buzzing community.
As of this writing, the five meme coin ecosystems that currently exist are Solana, Ethereum, Base, Binance Smart Chain, and Avalanche.
Outside the big five, Arbitrum, Polygon, and Hyperliquid also have thriving ecosystems worth checking out.
Now that we know which blockchains are processing the most volume, let's have a look at the best token creation platforms out there.
10 Best Meme Coin Launchpads per Blockchain
Before we jump into the list, know the following:
"Making a meme coin today is very easy. It just takes a few clicks, and most options are totally free!"
Here you will find some launchpads that perform at the highest levels, and others on the rise.
These launchpads and trading platforms are pushing most of the meme coins today, and are the top picks for token creators worldwide.
Cool, now let's get to it and see how easy it is to create tokens on these platforms.
The list includes:
How To Make a Meme Coin On Solana
Pump.fun
- X: @Pumpfun
- Chains supported: Solana
- Popular meme coins created: Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT), Goatseus Maximus (GOAT)
- Platform trading fees:
- 1% swap fee on all token trades
- 1.5 SOL when a token "graduates" (gets listed on DEX after hitting ~$90K market cap), Creator fees
- Creator fees: tiered based on market cap
- 0.95% per trade for tokens between $88K - $300K market cap (highest)
- Scales down gradually as market cap grows
- 0.05% per trade at $20M+ market cap (lowest)
Without a doubt, the ultimate launchpad that broke all records during the last meme coin mania, and still stands as king amongst them all.
Anon (anonymous) founder, Alon, spearheaded a launchpad that perfectly matched the counterculture behind a nascent meme coin community that wanted to ease the token creation process and reduce it to just a few clicks.
They have taken over the meme coin market for most meme coins today. These are the ones that are paired with a cool token name, ticker, and image. They also launched their first infamous live streaming service, which has now been re-launched after its beta phase.
The video streaming service was infamous because it brought in streamers doing questionable acts to pump their tokens and earn more fees. Unfortunately, too many "rug pulls" happened during this period, leaving some naive investors in shambles.
This behavior forced Pump.fun back to the drawing board, allowing them to relaunch with better guidelines for its long-term viability.
They recently implemented a cool feature traders get to say if the creator deserves the fees or no. Pretty cool concept, that in theory should push away serial ruggers.
There is also something about seeing the token address end with "pump" that brings trust to buyers. The platform has been around long enough to do so.
Here's an example address for one of its more famous tokens, $GOAT.
CzLSujWB…WJSuypump
Today, it is safe to say that meme coins have gone mainstream, and in my opinion, Pump.fun deserves tons of credit for it.
A top pick in my opinion, and the data agrees.
Bags
- X: @BagsApp
- Chains supported: Solana
- Popular meme coins created: Buy the Hat (BTH), Nyan Cat (NYAN), Trollface
- Platform trading fees:
- 0.08 SOL + initial buy amount (optional)
- Creator fees: tiered based on market cap
- 1% of all trading volume goes to creators (flat rate, not tiered like Pump.fun)
- Creators earn fees forever on all trades (both during bonding curve AND after graduation)
By far the launchpad with the neatest user-friendly interface. To be honest, I wasn't as familiar with Bag's game until this write-up.
The upside is there, since you can earn 1% from trading volume, forever!
As of late, Bags has been on the come-up, and stands right behind Pump.fun on volume charts.
Their success is not because it takes zero technical skills to launch a token, or because it has a massive user base.
It picked up due to its small fee model, charging the token creator upfront and leaving all revenue generated from fees back to the creator.
Their fee model is working great, meme coins are being made by the minute, and transactions are running like never before.
If you are in the Solana ecosystem and need an alternative to Pump.fun, Bags is the move.
Bonk
- X: @bonk_inu
- Chains supported: Solana
- Popular meme coins created: Useless Coin (USELESS), Let's BONK (LETSBONK), Hosico
- Platform trading fees: 1% trading fee
- Creator fees: 0.5% of trading volume
The launchpad has an excellent and simple design to create your token fast.
The coolest part, in my opinion, is that you can launch the token to trade with Solana or a stablecoin (USD1). A feature that not all launchpads provide.
The other part that is great is that their supply settings allow you to create the standard 1B token supply that Pump.fun offers. You can set it at 1T tokens, 1B, 420M, 69M, or custom.
Pretty funny.
Remember, most memes are meant to be funny! A cultural joke of sorts.
The fact that we are starting to see legit businesses rise through tokens is another matter.
Raydium
- X: @RaydiumProtocol
- Chains supported: Solana
- Platform trading fees: 0.25% swap fee
- Creator fees: 10% of LP fees after graduation
Raydium is one of the best Solana decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in crypto, which now happens to also offer launchpad services.
After the token graduates, token creators can claim 10% of LP fees, which is quite generous in contrast to other options. The downside is that you might not get much if the token does not "graduate" from its bonding curve.
For builders and devs who want to launch a token with distinct bonding features, unique token supply amounts, and more advanced settings, then this option is a top choice.
Perhaps the option with the most technical specs available to launch.
Jupiter
- X: @JupiterExchange
- Chains supported: Solana
- Popular meme coins created: WEN
- Platform trading fees: 0.3% swap fee
- Creator fees: Varies by pool configuration
Jupiter itself is a Solana-based aggregator that helps you swap tokens.
But they also have Jupiter Studio, a simple launchpad that has all the bells and whistles to compete with the likes of Raydium.
You can set the token supply, initial market cap, and even vesting periods. Sometimes creators will freeze their supply at launch for some time, calling it a vesting period.
You can really tinker with the settings if you decide to go with a custom setup, but for a normal meme coin, the standard option works best.
It's one of my favorite household names in crypto.
Moonshot
- X: @moonshotbase
- Chains supported: Solana, Base, and more
- Platform trading fees: 1% swap fee
- Creator fees: Similar to Pump.fun model
Moonshot offers token creation services via their awesome mobile app.
At the time, swapping cash to crypto was quite tedious, and this app precisely solved that.
For a period of time, their app became so cool and nice to use that it took over the entire meme coin market.
The company collaborates with Meteora, a prime liquidity provider, so it's pretty safe to say that Moonshot is also a world-class launchpad.
Fee dynamics aside, if you decide to launch your meme coin on Moonshot, know that it is not so different from launching on Pump.fun.
Please note that to launch a token, you must first deposit $100. Once done, you can launch your token for free.
This is, in my opinion, the best mobile app to launch a meme coin.
If you don't have a laptop, this is your best shot.
How To Make a Meme Coin On Base
Bankr
- X: @bankr
- Chains supported: Base
- Platform trading fees: 1% swap fee
- Creator fees: 0.75% of trading volume
Bankr has, without a doubt, some of the most advanced features I've seen.
Once you sign up to its platform, you can tag the X account and tell it to buy tokens, and even create one.
Just tag the account on X with the name, ticker, and picture of your meme coin, and you're done!
If you do not have an X account, you can still log in with your Farcaster or Telegram.
Again, the flow here is different.
You log on to Bankr, you connect your socials, you tag the Bankr bot to create your token on socials, and you're done.
The best option to launch on Base.
Clanker
- X: @clanker
- Chains supported: Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Monad, and Unichain
- Popular meme coins created: Luminous (LUM), CLANKER, BankrCoin (BNKR)
- Platform trading fees: 1% trading fee
- Creator fees: 0.4% of trading volume (40% of platform fees)
Clanker, funny enough, created Bankr, now a competitor!
Tailored specifically for the Farcaster community, this tool also allows you to create your own token or complete swap orders without ever leaving the social platform.
Similar to the Bankr case, this model bypasses the need to interact with platforms like Pump.fun or Bags entirely.
When it comes to simplifying the token creation steps, there's no doubt that Clanker wrote history.
Available on Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Monad, and Unichain.
Zora
- X: @zora
- Founder: Jacob Horne, Tyson Battistella
- Chains supported: Base, Solana, Zora Network
- Popular meme coins created: WOW, DREAM, Zeme
- Platform trading fees: 0.000777 ETH mint fee
- Creator fees: Creators set their own fees, typically 5-10%
Zora brought in an entirely new concept when it comes to meme coins. In fact, I'd even go as far as saying they created a new category, one called "social meme coins".
Once you post, you are practically making a meme coin. Here is a cool example by renown digital artist, Pixelord.
Note how there is a chart like other meme coins, and it's also available on a scanner as well.
Their concept is pretty innovative, yet simple. Once you create an account, your profile automatically becomes a token. Additionally, tokens are created for each post, meaning that it is open for trading just like any meme coin launched elsewhere.
For some, Zora could well work as a meme coin launchpad, since it does what the others do, but sports the coolest Instagram-esque-looking platform.
I'm a big fan of this model, and really hope we can see it stick.
Why just like a post, when you can engage further by buying the token itself?
Why just post a picture when you can now do so while also adding a token to it?
To me, this model makes total sense. Let's see how it develops.
How To Make A Meme Coin or AI Agent on Solana and Base
Virtuals Protocols
- X: @virtuals_io
- Founder: Jansen Teng, Wee Kee Tiew
- Chains supported: Base
- Popular meme coins created: Luna (LUNA), Aixbt (AIXBT), VaderAI (VADER)
- Platform trading fees: 1.5% trading fee
- Creator fees: 6% of trading volume
Perhaps the most advanced option of them all.
If you ever dreamed of launching your own AI agent by just writing a prompt, this is it.
You can also specify certain actions, like working with data sets or documents, that the agent should understand.
On top of that, you are asked to give your agent a name, personality, and a backstory. Making it really come to life!
Set a goal for it as well, whether it be a master trader, a crypto KOL / influencer, or an analyst of sorts.
After launching your agent, it will be able to interact on-chain, post on X (Twitter), or participate in virtual worlds. All possible with just a few clicks.
If you like to be at the very edge of crypto and agentic technology, then Virtuals Protocol is where it's at.
When launching, you will be given 4 different options to launch your token.
Their "Pegasus" plan is more or less similar to the others on this list, a classic meme coin launch.
On the other hand, the "60 Days" plan is a completely novel model in crypto. It aims to avoid rug pulls by forcing creators and founders to pre-sale their tokens.
If the founder pulls out before the "60 Days" timeline, all purchases are automatically refunded to all buyers.
Pretty cool!
Paying For DEXscreener, Dextools, CMC
After you launch your meme coin, you might want to go ahead and learn how to "pay for DEX".
This essentially means paying for DexScreener, DexTools, or any other tool similar to display the right info about your token.
The process is straightforward and showcases that the team behind the token is willing to spend some money on promoting it, even if it costs just a couple of hundred bucks to do so, depending on the platform.
"Paying for DEX signals trust to your holders."
Here you will be able to upload your meme coin image, name, ticker symbol, description, website, socials, and more. It'll also host key insights like bundling (if any), token address, and swapping features.
Things To Consider When Making A New Meme Coin
Financial
I don't see any significant financial risks involved in launching your own meme coin. With platforms giving you a % of fees, there are only gains to earn.
Cost
There are financial costs to make the meme coin, of course, but in my opinion, the costs are not so high.
Meme coins today barely cost anything to launch and reach thousands of people within seconds of launch, and that's hard to beat, plain and simple.
Reputational
A subjective take, but if you plan on staying around the crypto world long term, then know that the provenance qualities of blockchain tech will make all your actions very easy to pin back to you.
Everybody will be able to see if you kept pushing it, and if it ultimately succeeded or became another rug.
In my opinion, if you lose your reputation and your community support, you are pretty much digging your own grave. Hype and value will die down, along with your reputation.
It's not just fun and games. It's very important to know that making your own token carries significant risks.
Commitment
Launching is the easy part, marketing it in the long run is the hard part. Some meme coins have utility, but many stand as a cultural collectible of sorts.
A token with no community engagement typically ends up in the gutter, with just a handful of people trading it.
Nothing wrong with that, but it's certainly not going to enter the meme coin hall of fame. For your token to be a banger, it really needs social momentum.
Before launching, be explicit with your community if you plan on pushing the token long term. If it's not the case, perhaps it's best to let someone else CTO the token, which essentially means having someone else take over.
"Just think about it, imagine you are in space, and you are trying to launch a third token after two failures. Logically, people will ask what happened to the first two."
Nothing wrong with trying and failing, just be vocal and transparent about your plans and actions.
That's the Web3 way.
Legal
We at Joined Crypto intend to tailor our content towards a United States audience. Therefore, if you happen to be from somewhere else, ensure to review your local jurisdiction regarding digital assets, like meme coins.
In addition to legal compliance, ensure you understand your responsibilities from an accounting and taxes standpoint.
Again, all these items depend on your local jurisdiction. Ensure you conduct your own research and consult professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to make a meme coin?
You can launch meme coins for free nowadays.
How long does it take to launch one?
Less than a minute to launch.
What are creator fees?
These are fees that the meme coin creator gets to earn, and they accumulate every time folks buy and sell their token. The higher the creator fee, the more you will earn!
Not to be mistaken with trading fees, which are billed by exchanges to the buyers and sellers of a token. Lower trading fees typically translate into more business for the exchange.
What's the difference between Meme Coin and Token?
None, they are interchangeable.
Do I need technical skills to launch a meme coin?
Nope, there are tons of no-code token launchpads. The most popular ones are covered in this article.
Can I buy my own meme coin supply?
Yes! Many launchpads will offer you the chance to buy the token as you launch it.
Alternatively, you could buy the tokens post-launch like everyone else.
Do I need a social media account and a website for my meme coin?
I'd say yes, because it shows commitment and trust.
But the answer is no, it is not mandatory.
What does it mean when a meme coin graduates?
When a token graduates, it means that the remaining supply will be deposited in an AMM liquidity pool by decentralized exchanges like Raydium.
Note that most launchpads now offer both token creation and liquidity pool services.
A powerhouse like Pump.fun, for instance, will launch, graduate, and provide liquidity all in one place.
What is a liquidity pool?
It's a controlled portion of the total supply used to maintain trading operations steady for a token.
No liquidity pool means that you are trading against other people's supply, not one handled by top liquidity providers or DEXs.
What does it mean to pay for DEX?
Paying for DEX in meme coin lingo means to pay DEXscreener, DEXtools, CoinMarketCap, etc.
You can read our How to Pay for DEX guide to do so.
What is supply bundling?
It means to buy token supply with additional wallets. A bundled token would be something like this.
You can learn more about what a bundle is in crypto and what it looks like in our latest article.
Can I launch a meme coin without a launchpad?
Yes! You can deploy it by writing the smart contract yourself. Although at this point it is not recommended for most people.
Today, launchpads are essentially no-code token generators.
I'd get it if your token mechanics are meant to be unique, but it is something not so common or popular in the space.
Which meme coin launchpad should I use?
Hard question! But you have to understand the buyer psyche here. Most meme coins end up as rugs in the gutter, so using an unrecognizable launchpad will lead to even more suspicion.
Remember, Pump.fun is a highly recognized launchpad, and when someone sees that the token address ends in "pump", it gives them more relief.
Today, and for the past year, the best launchpad has been Pump.fun without a doubt.
Can I launch a meme coin with multiple people?
Yes! Today, it is very easy to add multiple creator wallets to split the gains across your team automatically.
What does it mean to lock the supply of a meme coin?
A lot of times, the creator will hold a substantial amount of tokens, enough to plummet charts if they were to sharply sell.
Therefore, tools like Streamflow give you a great service to lock your supply for a particular amount of time. It's really a great relief when you see that the developer locked the tokens.
Meme Coins: The Door To Crypto
Yes, the world of meme coins is a true intersection between technology, culture, and humor.
There's something really cool about putting a meme on something that initially felt so complicated.
There's a reason why most people will tell you that Dogecoin "is a meme coin!", when in reality, Dogecoin is its own Layer-1 (L1) blockchain, forked from Litecoin.
Or that the Pepe token, tied to the infamous internet frog, is an ERC-20 token.
"You see, most people do not care about names like L1 blockchain or ERC-20, despite how cool they sound to technical folks. Names like Dogecoin or Pepe, though, simply resonate more with everyone, funny enough."
Just look at how Dogecoin has multiple times outsearched "blockchain" on Google.
"It again proves the point that people want simplicity over complicated terms. Therefore, it's no secret that meme coins have been a key catalyst to onboard the masses."
They tear down the useless technical wording that intimidates people, and that's the lesson that meme coins give us, too.
It reminds me why a name like "Apple" is widely recognized in contrast to "Xerox".
A funny name like Pepe, with a funny frog picture, is way more friendly, and consequently moves masses with barely any utility.
Get my train of thought?
Meme coins will remain a door for builders to write their own chapter of finance, and traders to be part of it.
With that being said, you are now ready to write history on-chain.
You know that thorough research is not needed to make a coin nowadays. That was a thing of the past.
Today, we can launch meme coins in just 3-5 clicks.
So, what are you going to call your very own meme coin?
Make sure not to overthink it... ready, set, launch!
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