How to create a token on Base
Short answer: Open the Base token creator, fill in name, symbol, supply, and decimals, connect Coinbase Wallet or MetaMask to Base, and approve a payment of 0.003 ETH plus network gas. TheTokenLauncher deploys a verified ERC-20 contract and returns the BaseScan link in under a minute.
What you need
- Coinbase Wallet or MetaMask with the Base network added (chain ID
8453, RPChttps://mainnet.base.org). - Enough ETH on Base for the platform fee and gas. 0.003 ETH plus a small amount usually covers it.
- Token details and a logo image.
Step 1: Open the Base creator
Visit the Base token creator. Because Base is EVM-compatible, the flow mirrors the Ethereum one - the difference is lower fees and faster confirmations.
Step 2: Set the token parameters
- Name and symbol as you want them to appear in wallets and on Uniswap.
- Total supply minted to your deployer wallet at creation.
- Decimals, default 18 to match ERC-20 conventions.
Step 3: Choose add-on options
- Renounce ownership if you want the contract owner removed at deploy time.
- Social links are stored alongside the token reference so trackers can pick them up.
Step 4: Connect your wallet
Click Connect Wallet. The page checks the active EVM network and prompts your wallet to switch to Base if it is set elsewhere. Coinbase Wallet is preferred on Base, with MetaMask as a fallback.
Step 5: Sign and deploy
Approve the ETH payment transaction on Base. TheTokenLauncher verifies it on the Base RPC, then triggers the contract deployment using a verified ERC-20 bytecode.
Step 6: List on Uniswap or Aerodrome
To make the token tradable, create a Uniswap V3 pool (or an Aerodrome pool) paired with ETH and add liquidity. After the pool exists, your token shows up on Dexscreener and other DEX trackers automatically.
Deploy a token on Base
Open the Base creator and have a verified ERC-20 contract on BaseScan in under a minute.
Create Base tokenFrequently asked questions
What token standard does Base use?
Base is an Ethereum Layer 2, so tokens are standard ERC-20 contracts. The same wallets and tooling that work on Ethereum work on Base.
How long does a Base deployment take?
Usually under a minute from clicking deploy to receiving the BaseScan contract link, thanks to fast L2 confirmations.
How much does a Base token cost?
From 0.003 ETH as a platform fee, plus a small amount of ETH for network gas. Base gas is far cheaper than Ethereum mainnet.
Which wallets work for Base?
Coinbase Wallet is the native choice, and MetaMask works too once Base is added. Any EIP-1193 wallet that supports custom EVM networks is compatible.
Can I list the token on Uniswap?
Yes. Once the contract is deployed you can create a Uniswap pair with ETH and add liquidity. Aerodrome is also popular on Base.
Why launch on Base instead of Ethereum?
Base offers Ethereum-grade security with much lower fees and faster confirmations, plus access to the Coinbase ecosystem and a fast-growing on-chain community.