Guide: How to Create Your Own ERC-20 Token in Minutes (Using Tokentry)
No code, no Solidity, just a Web3 wallet.
This is a practical walkthrough for anyone who wants to launch a simple ERC-20 token on Ethereum or other EVM chains without writing smart contracts. I’ll use the Tokentry dApp as an example, because it automates the contract creation and deployment process from a web interface.Links:• Website:
https://tokentry.io • DApp:
https://app.tokentry.io
1. What You Need Before You Start
You only need three things:
- A Web3 wallet – MetaMask or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet.
- Some testnet or mainnet coins – to pay gas for deployment (ETH, BNB, MATIC, AVAX, etc., depending on the chain).
- A basic idea for your token – name, symbol, total supply, and whether you want features like burning or tax.
If this is your first token, I strongly recommend starting on a
testnet (Sepolia, BSC Testnet, etc.). You can get free testnet funds from faucets and practice safely.
2. Connect Your Wallet on Tokentry
1. Go to
https://app.tokentry.io 2. Click
"Select Wallet".
3. Choose
MetaMask or
WalletConnect (for mobile wallets).
4. Approve the connection in your wallet.
Your address and current network should now appear at the top of the page.
3. Choose Your Blockchain
At the top, there is a network selector. Tokentry currently supports:
•
Mainnets: Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Base, Arbitrum
•
Testnets: Sepolia, BSC Testnet, Polygon Amoy, Avalanche Fuji, Base Sepolia, Arbitrum Sepolia
Pick a testnet if you’re just experimenting, or the mainnet where you actually want your token to live.
4. Fill In Your Token Parameters
Now you set the basics:
- Token Name – e.g. "Galaxy Coin"
- Symbol – e.g. "GLX"
- Decimals – standard is 18
- Initial Supply – how many tokens you receive at deployment
- Max Supply – optional cap on total supply (important if minting is enabled)
As you type, there is a live preview on the right so you can see exactly what your token will look like in wallets and on explorers.
5. (Optional) Add Advanced Mechanics
This is where you can go beyond a basic ERC-20:
- Burning – let users or the owner destroy tokens (deflationary mechanics).
- Minting – allow the owner to create new tokens (up to max supply).
- Pausing – emergency stop switch for transfers.
- Tax / Fee on Transfers – send a small percentage of each transfer to a tax wallet (could be team wallet, treasury, etc.).
- Max Wallet / Max Transfer – anti-whale limits.
- Cooldown – add a delay between transfers from the same address.
You can toggle these on/off depending on your tokenomics. Tokentry shows the platform fee at the bottom as you enable features, so you always see the cost upfront (gas is separate and paid via your wallet).
6. Preview the Contract Code
Before you deploy, you can click
"Preview Code".
Tokentry generates the Solidity contract for you, including all options you selected. You can:
• read the code
• copy it
• or download it as a file for future audits / verification
If you ever wanted to understand how ERC-20 contracts look under the hood, this is a very easy way to see a complete, ready-to-deploy example.
7. Deploy Your Token
Once you’re happy with everything:
1. Click
"Deploy Token".
2. Your wallet opens a transaction window. Check the gas fee and contract creation details.
3. Confirm the transaction.
4. Wait for it to be mined (a few seconds to a couple of minutes, depending on the chain).
After confirmation, Tokentry displays a success screen with:
• Contract address
• Transaction hash
• Link to the block explorer (Etherscan/BscScan/etc.)
• Button to
"Add Token to Wallet" • Buttons to download the contract and verification bundle
Congratulations – at this point, your token is live on-chain.
8. What To Do After Deployment
Some suggestions for next steps:
- Verify the Contract – either automatically via the dApp or manually using the provided files, so everyone can read the source on the explorer.
- Renounce or Transfer Ownership (If You Want) – depending on whether your token should be fully community-owned or still controlled for upgrades.
- Provide Liquidity – if you plan to list on a DEX, add an LP pair (e.g. token/ETH, token/BNB).
- Publish Token Info – make a proper announcement (like this thread), upload logo and info to explorers/trackers if they support it.
FAQ – Common Questions
Q: Do I keep control over the token? A: Yes. The token is deployed from your own wallet. You keep ownership unless you explicitly renounce or transfer it.
Q: Does Tokentry ever ask for private keys or seed phrase? A: No. It only interacts through standard wallet connections (MetaMask, WalletConnect). Never give your seed phrase to anyone.
Q: Can I use this for a serious project, not just memes? A: Yes. The contracts follow standard ERC-20 patterns and support common features (mint, burn, pause, tax). Serious teams should still get their own audit and legal review.
Q: What chains are supported? A: Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Base, Arbitrum, plus their main testnets.
Final Thoughts
Creating a token used to mean:
• learning Solidity
• setting up a local dev environment
• dealing with compilers and deployment scripts
Now, tools like Tokentry compress that whole flow into a single dApp: you just fill in a form, click deploy, and your ERC-20 token is live.
If you’ve ever wanted to launch a meme coin, a loyalty token for your community, or just experiment with tokenomics, this is one of the easiest ways to start:
• Website: https://tokentry.io • DApp: https://app.tokentry.ioFeel free to ask questions or share feedback in this thread. I’m happy to help anyone who wants to try building their first token.
