Tokens on Solana: how to create your own without spending money ( maybe earn a lot )

It’s not science fiction: on Solana, you can launch your own coin for less than $3. The MOTHER (token created in honor of Iggy Azalea) is the perfect example of why this matters: someone invested $900 and took out $600k. Another put in $3k and walked away with $9 millions.

But wait, not everything that glitters is gold. Most tokens fail. The key is where and how you do it.

Why Pump.Fun is the smartest option

This platform on Solana stands out for three reasons:

Minimal cost: $3 fee. If it fails, you lose little.

Protection against rugs: Unlike other platforms, there’s no way to add malicious code here. Creators cannot disable sales or add surprise taxes of 99%. The page automatically shows the largest holders, so you can see if there are suspicious wallets.

Automatic path to Raydium: When your coin reaches $69k market cap, it is automatically listed on the DEX Raydium. That’s the turning point: if it gets there, you’ve already won the battle.

How to do it in less than a minute

1. You need a Solana wallet (Phantom is the most used) with a few dollars in SOL
2. Connect to Pump.Fun and click on “Start new coin”
3. Fill in name, ticker, description, and logo
4. Add social media (critical factor for success)
5. Confirm in your wallet and you’re done

The leap to Raydium: end or beginning?

This is where everything is decided. When your coin reaches Raydium, early holders usually take profits → price drops. But if there’s renewed interest, new buyers enter.

The most important factor: promotion on social media. Without community, your coin gets lost among thousands launched every second. If you generate buzz, you have a chance to reach the “Top of the Hill” (ranking of Pump.Fun with more activity), which almost guarantees reaching Raydium.

The future airdrop (possible)

Pump.Fun hinted that there will be token distribution. If you want to improve your chances:

• Use the platform at least once a week
• Create multiple coins (cheap)
• Move at least $50-100 per transaction (very low numbers = blacklist)
• Keep $50-100 in SOL in your wallet

But beware: most meme coins are pure scams that disappear in minutes. Don’t play with money you can’t afford to lose.

TL;DR: Creating a coin costs $3, reaching Raydium is success, reaching millions is luck + community + timing.