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Solana Token Glossary
Every term you need to understand when creating, launching, and managing tokens on Solana.
SPL Token
An SPL token is a fungible digital asset on the Solana blockchain. Learn what SPL tokens are, how they work, and how to create one.
Token-2022
Token-2022 is Solana's next-generation token standard with built-in extensions like transfer fees and confidential transfers.
Mint Authority
Mint authority controls who can create new tokens and increase supply. Learn why revoking mint authority is essential for token trust.
Freeze Authority
Freeze authority controls who can freeze token accounts on Solana. Learn why revoking freeze authority protects holders.
Liquidity Pool
A liquidity pool is a smart contract holding token reserves that enables automated trading. Learn how LP pools work on Solana.
Bonding Curve
A bonding curve sets token price based on supply. Learn how Pump.fun bonding curves work and alternatives for Solana token launches.
Token Metadata
Token metadata includes name, symbol, logo, and description. Learn how Solana token metadata works with the Metaplex standard.
LP Token
LP tokens represent your share of a liquidity pool. Learn about LP tokens, burning them to lock liquidity, and Burn & Earn.
Rug Pull
A rug pull is a crypto scam where creators remove liquidity, leaving holders with worthless tokens. Learn how to prevent and identify rug pulls.
Token Vesting
Token vesting locks tokens and releases them over time. Learn about cliff periods, linear vesting, and why vesting matters for token projects.
Fair Launch
A fair launch distributes 100% of tokens into a public pool with no presale or insider allocation. The gold standard for meme coin launches.
Tokenomics
Tokenomics is the economic design of a token — supply, distribution, vesting, and burn mechanics. Learn how to design good tokenomics.
DEX
A DEX is a decentralized exchange for peer-to-peer crypto trading. Learn about Raydium, Jupiter, and how DEXs work on Solana.
AMM
An AMM is an algorithm that powers trading on DEXs using liquidity pools instead of order books. Learn how Raydium and Orca AMMs work.
Token Burning
Token burning permanently removes tokens from circulation. Learn about token burns, LP burns, and deflationary mechanics on Solana.