Do I need extra SOL to cover PumpSwap graduation?

No. The 0.015 SOL graduation fee is deducted from the token's liquidity when moving to PumpSwap.

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💸 How Much Does It Cost to Make a Meme Coin on Solana (2025)

Q: Is there a fee to create a token on Pump.fun?

No. Creation is listed at 0 SOL. Graduation to PumpSwap is a fixed 0.015 SOL taken from liquidity, not paid separately.

Q: What trading fees should I expect during launch?

On the bonding curve, fees are commonly ~1.25% per trade (~0.30% creator, ~0.95% protocol). After graduation, PumpSwap fees vary by market-cap band.

Q: How much are Solana gas fees?

Solana's base fee is commonly ~5,000 lamports per signature (~0.000005 SOL). Optional priority fees may apply during congestion.

Q: What about BonkFun costs?

BonkFun provides a similar auto-launch experience. Expect normal Solana network fees for creation transactions and verify any platform fees in-app before signing.

Updated October 6, 2025 — ~9 min read

If you’re launching on Solana, the hard costs are surprisingly low. The two fixed pieces you should know are: platform fees (e.g., Pump.fun) and network fees (Solana “gas”). Below is a plain-English breakdown so you can budget clearly, plus optional costs founders typically add for a professional launch.

TL;DR — On Pump.fun, creating a coin is 0 SOL; when it graduates to PumpSwap there’s a fixed 0.015 SOL fee that’s taken from liquidity (not paid out-of-pocket). Trading on the bonding curve typically incurs about ~1.25% total fee (0.30% creator, 0.95% protocol). On Solana, the base network fee is commonly described as ~5,000 lamports per signature (~0.000005 SOL) with optional priority fees during congestion.

Exact, Source-Mapped Cost Components

Cost Item	What You Pay	Notes / Sources
Create a coin (Pump.fun)	0 SOL	Listed as 0 SOL to create on the Pump.fun fees/FAQ pages. Verify in-app at time of launch.
Graduation to PumpSwap (after bonding curve)	0.015 SOL (deducted from liquidity)	Fixed fee typically includes network fees; deducted from LP at graduation, not a separate payment.
Trading fees on bonding curve (while launching)	~1.25% per trade	Common split: ~0.30% to creator, ~0.95% protocol, 0% LP on-curve. Check the current fee schedule.
PumpSwap (canonical pool) fees after graduation	Dynamic (~0.45%–1.25%)	Sliding schedule by SOL-priced market-cap bands; confirm the bracket for your token.
Solana base network fee (“gas”)	~5,000 lamports/signature (~0.000005 SOL)	Baseline compute cost per signature on Solana; optional priority fees may apply during congestion.

So… what’s my out-of-pocket to launch?

If you use Pump.fun, you can realistically launch with a few cents worth of SOL for signatures (plus any optional priority fee) because the creation is 0 SOL and the graduation fee is taken from liquidity. Your main “costs” then become time and marketing—not minting.

Creator earnings note: during bonding-curve trading on Pump.fun, creators commonly earn ~0.30% of volume, which can offset promo costs if you generate interest.

Optional but Common Budget Items

Brand assets — logo pack, square + banner, sticker set.
Content — launch thread, memes, FAQ, and short video.
Automation — LaunchCommand for a Telegram hub, pinned links, shill packs, and consistent posting.
Listings/announcements — optional community promos.

FAQ — Solana Meme Coin Costs

Is there a fee to create a token on Pump.fun?

No. The fee schedule shows creation at 0 SOL. Graduation to PumpSwap incurs a fixed 0.015 SOL that comes from liquidity.

What trading fees should I expect during launch?

While on the bonding curve, total fees are commonly ~1.25% per trade (~0.30% creator, ~0.95% protocol). After graduation, PumpSwap fees become dynamic by market-cap band.

How much are Solana gas fees?

Solana’s base fee is commonly cited as ~5,000 lamports per signature (~0.000005 SOL). Priority fees are optional and more likely during heavy network usage.

Do I need extra SOL to cover “graduation”?

No. The 0.015 SOL graduation fee is deducted from your token’s liquidity when moving to PumpSwap—there’s no separate payment needed.

What about BonkFun costs?

BonkFun offers a similar auto-launch flow. Expect normal Solana network fees for transactions. Always verify any platform fees in-app before signing.

Pro Tips

Budget for content—the cost of minting is near-zero; the cost of attention isn’t.
Use your creator fee on Pump.fun to fund memes, sticker contests, and micro-giveaways at launch.
Keep priority fees modest unless the network is hot—you can often confirm transactions with base fees alone.

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