🪙 How to Launch a Meme Coin on Solana (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 — ~16–20 min read

1️⃣ Why Solana for Meme Coins

Solana pairs very low fees with high throughput, making it ideal for rapid-fire meme coin experiments. Typical transactions cost a fraction of a cent thanks to Solana’s base + priority fee model, enabling creators to launch, iterate, and grow communities without fee anxiety. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

On the discovery side, Jupiter is the dominant Solana DEX aggregator and “DeFi superapp,” routing swaps across liquidity sources and now spanning advanced features like limit orders and perpetuals. Its scale and UX matter for new tokens seeking immediate liquidity and visibility. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

2️⃣ Wallet Setup & Funding

Install a Solana wallet such as Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack. Fund with a small amount of SOL for creation and trading fees. A starter balance of ~0.1 SOL is usually enough for a smooth first launch (creation + a few actions).

• Buy SOL on a centralized exchange (e.g., Coinbase/Binance), then withdraw to your wallet.
• Confirm you’re on Mainnet in your wallet before deploying.

3️⃣ Launch Routes: Pump.fun vs BonkFun vs Manual

Most creators choose a no-code launchpad for speed. Pump.fun and BonkFun are the two big Solana options, each with slightly different fee mechanics and listing flows:

Which to choose? For speed and social discovery, try Pump.fun or BonkFun. If you need bespoke tokenomics or utility contracts, go manual and then add liquidity yourself.

4️⃣ Bonding Curves, Graduation & Listings

No-code launchpads use a bonding curve (price increases as buyers fund the curve). When a target threshold is hit, your token “graduates” and becomes tradable on a DEX. Pump.fun operates with a documented fee split across creator/protocol/LP during bonding. BonkFun’s fee design includes BONK buy-and-burn mechanisms, tying platform activity to the BONK token. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Listings: In 2025, Pump.fun graduates list on PumpSwap by default (a native DEX introduced by Pump.fun), whereas BonkFun emphasizes integration with Raydium’s ecosystem. Tokens can still establish Raydium pools post-graduation if the community chooses. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Tip: “Graduation” is a milestone, not a finish line. You still need a content cadence, holder onboarding, and clear links (CA, DEX, chart) in your socials.

5️⃣ Liquidity on Raydium & Routing via Jupiter

Raydium remains Solana’s most recognized AMM/DEX for meme coins and broader tokens. If you launched manually, you’ll create a new pool (token/SOL or token/USDC), set initial ratios, and deposit liquidity. Then ensure your pair is discoverable across charting tools and aggregators.

• Create/seed pool on Raydium; verify metadata and CA in your posts.
• Ensure your pair routes well through Jupiter so traders get best prices across pools. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Submit your token page to DexScreener/DexTools where relevant (optional but helpful).

6️⃣ Costs & Speed vs Base/BNB (Table)

Costs vary with congestion and platform settings. Here’s a practical snapshot for creators as of Oct 2025:

Bottom line: Solana remains among the absolute cheapest and fastest places to launch, with deep retail attention anchored by Jupiter routing and Raydium liquidity. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

7️⃣ Post-Launch Playbook (LaunchCommand)

Launching is easy; sustaining attention is the job. Use LaunchCommand to operate like a studio:

• 📌 Pin your CA & “Buy”/“Chart” buttons inside Telegram.
• 🧰 Shill Kit for branded images & CTA templates: /shill.html.
• 💬 AI Prompts to spin up memes/threads/replies daily: /prompts.html.
• 📈 Daily cadence: AM chart update, midday meme, PM recap. Batch content on weekends.