Create a Base Token (ERC-20)
A complete guide to creating your own ERC-20 token on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum L2. Learn about costs, gas fees, common mistakes to avoid, and how to get your contract verified on Basescan.
Create Base Token NowWhy Create a Token on Base?
Base is Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2, built on the OP Stack. It combines Ethereum security with ultra-low fees and a rapidly growing ecosystem backed by one of the largest crypto companies.
Ultra-Low Gas Fees
Deploy a token for under $0.05 in gas fees. Base's L2 architecture compresses transactions before settling on Ethereum, keeping costs extremely low even during high network activity.
Coinbase Ecosystem
Base is built by Coinbase, giving your token immediate exposure to millions of Coinbase users and seamless integration with Coinbase Wallet and on-ramp services.
Growing DeFi Scene
Base has rapidly grown with protocols like Aerodrome, Uniswap, and BaseSwap providing deep liquidity and trading infrastructure for newly created tokens.
Ethereum Security
As an Ethereum L2, Base inherits Ethereum's battle-tested security model while delivering fast 2-second block times and full EVM compatibility.
Costs Breakdown
Creating a token on Base involves two costs: the platform deployment fee and the network gas fee. Base has some of the lowest gas fees of any EVM chain.
Basic Package (deployment fee)
Name, symbol, supply, decimals, verified code, renounce option
0.009 ETH
Standard Package (deployment fee)
Basic + burn, mint, pause, blacklist
0.0135 ETH
Premium Package (deployment fee)
Standard + buy/sell tax, anti-whale, max tx, auto liquidity
0.018 ETH
Network gas fee
Paid to Base network, extremely low due to L2 compression
~0.000005 ETH
~$0.01–0.05
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using ETH on Ethereum instead of Base
You need ETH on the Base network specifically, not Ethereum mainnet. ETH on different networks is not interchangeable without bridging. Use bridge.base.org or Coinbase to get ETH on Base.
Wrong network in wallet
Make sure your wallet is connected to Base mainnet (chain ID: 8453). 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. Very low supplies (100) make it hard to distribute tokens. Very high supplies (1 quadrillion) can look suspicious to potential investors.
Enabling features you don't need
Features like tax, blacklist, and anti-whale add complexity. If you don't need them, stick with the Basic package for maximum simplicity and community trust.
Not verifying the contract
Unverified contracts are a major red flag on Basescan. TokenGeneratorApp auto-verifies all deployments on Base, giving your token immediate credibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
The entire process takes about 2 minutes. You configure your token settings (name, symbol, supply), click deploy, confirm the transaction in your wallet, and your token is live on Base in approximately 2 seconds (one block confirmation).
You need an EVM-compatible wallet like MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or any WalletConnect-supported wallet. Make sure Base mainnet (chain ID: 8453) is added to your wallet. MetaMask users can add it from chainlist.org.
You need ETH bridged to Base. Total cost is approximately 0.001–0.003 ETH: the platform fee plus minimal gas (Base fees are extremely low, often under $0.01). We recommend having at least 0.005 ETH on Base to be safe.
The core properties (name, symbol, decimals, initial supply) are immutable after deployment. However, if you enabled optional features like mint or burn, you can use those functions as the contract owner. You can also renounce ownership to make the token completely immutable.
You can bridge ETH from Ethereum mainnet using the official Base Bridge at bridge.base.org, or use third-party bridges like Across or Relay. You can also buy ETH directly on Base via Coinbase if you have a Coinbase account.
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. Both have application forms on their websites.
If your deployment transaction fails, you only lose the gas fee (typically less than $0.01 on Base). The deployment fee is included in the transaction value, so it is only charged if the deployment succeeds. You can simply try again.
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.
Ready to Create Your Base Token?
Open-source. Verified on Basescan. Fees from 0.009 ETH.