Create an Optimism Token (ERC-20)
A complete guide to creating your own ERC-20 token on Optimism (OP Mainnet), part of the Superchain ecosystem. Learn about costs, gas fees, common mistakes to avoid, and how to get your contract verified on Optimistic Etherscan.
Create Optimism Token NowWhy Create a Token on Optimism?
Optimism is one of the most battle-tested Ethereum Layer 2 networks, powering the OP Stack that Base and other major chains are built on. Here's why developers choose it:
Part of the Superchain
Optimism is the foundation of the OP Stack, powering Base, Mode, and dozens of other chains. Being on OP Mainnet means your token is part of a growing interconnected ecosystem.
Low Gas Fees
Optimism's rollup architecture keeps gas costs well below Ethereum mainnet. Token deployments typically cost under $0.10 in gas, making it very affordable.
Ethereum-Grade Security
As an optimistic rollup, Optimism inherits Ethereum's security guarantees. All transactions are ultimately settled on Ethereum L1, providing the highest level of security.
Rich DeFi Ecosystem
Velodrome, Uniswap, Synthetix, and Aave are among the leading protocols on Optimism. Your token has immediate access to battle-tested liquidity infrastructure.
Costs Breakdown
Creating a token on Optimism involves two costs: the platform deployment fee and the network gas fee.
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 Optimism network, very low due to rollup compression
~0.000005 ETH
~$0.01–0.05
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using ETH on Ethereum instead of Optimism
You need ETH on OP Mainnet (chain ID: 10), not Ethereum mainnet. Bridge your ETH using the official Optimism Bridge or a fast bridge like Across before deploying.
Wrong network in wallet
Make sure your wallet is connected to OP Mainnet (chain ID: 10). Our tool will prompt you to switch if needed, but always double-check before confirming transactions.
Setting supply too low or too high
A supply of 1 million to 1 billion is typical. Extreme values in either direction can create distribution problems or trigger suspicion from potential investors.
Enabling features you don't need
Features like tax, blacklist, and anti-whale increase complexity. If you don't need them, the Basic package gives you a cleaner, more trustworthy token.
Not verifying the contract
Unverified contracts on Optimistic Etherscan are a red flag. TokenGeneratorApp auto-verifies all Optimism deployments, giving your token immediate credibility and transparency.
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 OP Mainnet in approximately 2 seconds.
You need an EVM-compatible wallet like MetaMask or any WalletConnect-supported wallet. Make sure OP Mainnet (chain ID: 10) is added to your wallet. MetaMask users can add it from chainlist.org.
You need ETH bridged to OP Mainnet. Total cost is approximately 0.001–0.003 ETH: the platform fee plus minimal gas. Optimism gas fees are very low, often under $0.05 per transaction. We recommend having at least 0.005 ETH on OP Mainnet.
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 Optimism Bridge at app.optimism.io/bridge, or use fast bridges like Across, Relay, or Hop Protocol. Some exchanges like Coinbase and Binance also support direct withdrawals to Optimism.
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.
If your deployment transaction fails, you only lose the gas fee (typically under $0.05 on Optimism). 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 Optimism Token?
Open-source. Verified on Optimistic Etherscan. Fees from 0.009 ETH.