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 processes transactions on a rollup. Deployment gas varies with network conditions and contract features; review the current estimate in your wallet.
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 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 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
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 OP Mainnet (chain ID: 10) 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 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.
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.
Ready to Create Your Optimism Token?
Open-source. Explorer verification is attempted after deployment. See the current platform quote; network gas is additional.