Create an Arbitrum Token (ERC-20)
A complete guide to creating your own ERC-20 token on Arbitrum One, the leading Ethereum L2 by TVL. Learn about costs, gas fees, common mistakes to avoid, and how to get your contract verified on Arbiscan.
Create Arbitrum Token NowWhy Create a Token on Arbitrum?
Arbitrum One is the largest Ethereum L2 by total value locked (TVL), hosting a thriving DeFi ecosystem with billions in liquidity. Here's why developers choose it:
Ethereum L2 ecosystem
Arbitrum consistently holds the largest TVL among all Ethereum Layer 2 networks, with protocols like GMX, Uniswap, Aave, and Curve deploying on it — giving your token access to the deepest L2 liquidity.
Low Gas, High Throughput
Arbitrum uses rollup technology to process transactions. Deployment gas depends on network conditions and contract features; check the current estimate in your wallet.
Optimistic Rollup Security
Arbitrum uses optimistic rollups to inherit Ethereum's security model. Your token benefits from Ethereum-level finality with Layer 2 speeds.
Full EVM Compatibility
Arbitrum supports all Ethereum tooling and Solidity contracts without modification. Deploy the same code you would on Ethereum mainnet, instantly.
Costs Breakdown
Creating a token on Arbitrum involves two costs: the platform deployment fee and the network gas fee.
Basic platform fee
Fixed initial supply, name, symbol, decimals and initial owner.
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Standard platform fee
Optional supply, ownership, address access and transfer controls.
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Premium platform fee
Standard options plus taxes, trading control and launch protection.
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Network gas is additional. Campaigns and validated referral discounts may affect the final quote. Confirm the amount in your wallet before signing.
Compare current network pricingCommon Mistakes to Avoid
Using ETH on Ethereum instead of Arbitrum
You need ETH on the Arbitrum One network (chain ID: 42161), not Ethereum mainnet. Bridge your ETH using bridge.arbitrum.io or a fast bridge service before deploying.
Wrong network in wallet
Make sure your wallet is connected to Arbitrum One (chain ID: 42161). Our tool will prompt you to switch if needed, but double-check before confirming any transaction.
Setting supply too low or too high
A supply of 1 million to 1 billion is typical for most projects. Extreme values in either direction can create distribution problems or trigger suspicion.
Enabling features you don't need
Features like tax, blacklist, and anti-whale increase contract complexity. If you don't need them, the Basic package gives you a cleaner, more trustworthy token.
Not verifying the contract
The app attempts explorer source verification after deployment. Check the result separately; verification can be pending or fail and does not prove that a token is safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Configuration can take a few minutes. Deployment time depends on wallet approval, network conditions and confirmations. Explorer verification is a separate step and may take longer.
You need an EVM-compatible wallet like MetaMask or any WalletConnect-supported wallet. Make sure Arbitrum One (chain ID: 42161) is added to your wallet. MetaMask users can add it from chainlist.org.
Fund your wallet with native ETH on the selected network for the current platform quote plus wallet-estimated gas. Check /pricing and the final creation summary; promotional prices can change.
Renouncing ownership permanently removes owner-only access. Standard and Premium require the relevant permission to be enabled. Existing restrictions may remain; renunciation does not guarantee decentralization or safety.
You can bridge ETH from Ethereum mainnet using the official Arbitrum Bridge at bridge.arbitrum.io, or use fast bridges like Across, Relay, or Orbiter Finance. Some exchanges like Binance also support direct withdrawal to Arbitrum.
Token deployment does not automatically list your token on aggregator sites. You would need to apply separately to CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko after your token has some trading activity and liquidity.
A reverted transaction may still consume network gas. The platform fee is part of the transaction value and is reverted if deployment reverts. Check the original transaction hash before retrying a timed-out request.
Yes. There is no limit on how many tokens you can create. Each deployment is independent and creates a new contract. You can create tokens with different names, symbols, and configurations.
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Open-source. Explorer verification is attempted after deployment. See the current platform quote; network gas is additional.