Create an ERC-20 Token on Optimism

What Is an Optimism Token?

An Optimism token is a standard ERC-20 token deployed on OP Mainnet, an Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup. Because Optimism is fully EVM-compatible, a token created on it uses exactly the same ERC-20 interface as one on Ethereum, so every wallet, DEX and explorer that supports ERC-20 supports your Optimism token unchanged.

Optimism is more than a cheaper Ethereum, though: it is the reference implementation of the OP Stack, the open-source technology that also powers Base and a growing "Superchain" of connected networks. It is governed by the Optimism Collective and is known for funding public goods through Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RetroPGF). That values-driven culture makes it a natural home for governance, ecosystem and community tokens.

Your Optimism token is a genuine ERC-20, identical in mechanics to an Ethereum ERC-20, deployed on a low-fee network with a strong ecosystem and governance identity.

How to Create a Token on Optimism, Step by Step

Creating an Optimism token here takes under a minute and never requires code. You keep full custody the entire time, and Optimism is already pre-selected in the form.

1. Confirm Optimism is selected. The network selector at the top of the form is already set to Optimism, and the fee shows 0.02 ETH. When you connect, your wallet switches to OP Mainnet automatically — and if the network is not yet added, it is added for you.
2. Configure your token. Enter a name (e.g. "My Optimism Token"), a symbol (2–8 characters, e.g. MOT), a total supply and the number of decimals (18 is standard). Toggle any optional features — mintable, burnable, taxable, anti-whale and more — all included in the flat fee.
3. Connect your wallet. Connect MetaMask, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet, Trust, OKX or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet. The address you connect becomes the owner of the ERC-20 token and receives 100% of the initial supply.
4. Review, confirm and deploy. Check the review card, approve the flat 0.02 ETH fee plus low Optimism gas, and the contract is deployed, verified on the block explorer, and the full supply and ownership are transferred to you — instantly and irreversibly.

There is no account, no email and no login. Keep a little ETH on Optimism for gas — you can bridge it from Ethereum through the official Optimism bridge.

Optimism and Other Supported Networks

The same audited contract compiles identically across every supported EVM chain, so your token behaves the same everywhere. What differs is gas cost, the flat fee (always charged in the network's own coin), and which ecosystem your token plugs into. Optimism stands out for its OP Stack Superchain and governance culture.

Network	Standard	Chain ID	Flat fee	Main DEX	Explorer
Ethereum	ERC-20	1	0.02 ETH	Uniswap	Etherscan
Base	ERC-20	8453	0.02 ETH	Uniswap	BaseScan
Arbitrum	ERC-20	42161	0.02 ETH	Uniswap	Arbiscan
Optimism	ERC-20	10	0.02 ETH	Uniswap	Optimistic Etherscan
Polygon	ERC-20	137	600 POL	QuickSwap	PolygonScan
BNB Chain	BEP-20	56	0.1 BNB	PancakeSwap	BscScan

Live Network Status LIVE

The figures below are read directly from each network's own nodes and refresh automatically — current, on-chain-verifiable data (updated 1m ago). Cross-check any value on the Optimistic Etherscan explorer.

Network	Block height	Avg block time	Gas price	Status
Ethereum	25,555,805	12.1s	0.10 gwei	Live
Base	48,771,411	2.0s	<0.01 gwei	Live
Arbitrum	484,965,272	0.25s	0.02 gwei	Live
Optimism	154,366,696	2.0s	<0.01 gwei	Live
Polygon	90,418,116	1.5s	278 gwei	Live
BNB Chain	110,606,121	0.45s	0.05 gwei	Live

Optimism you are here

An Ethereum Layer-2 and the reference chain for the OP Stack and the Superchain. Known for low fees, fast confirmations, the Optimism Collective and public-goods funding through RetroPGF. Trade on Uniswap or Velodrome. The gas coin is ETH.

Layer 2Uniswap / VelodromeSuperchain

Ethereum

The Layer-1 Optimism settles to, and the home of the ERC-20 standard. Deepest liquidity and strongest credibility — at higher gas. Create an ERC-20 token on Ethereum →

Layer 1UniswapHighest liquidity

Base

Coinbase's OP Stack chain and part of the same Superchain as Optimism, with a fast-growing consumer ecosystem. Create a token on Base →

Layer 2Uniswap / AerodromeCoinbase ecosystem

Arbitrum

The other leading Ethereum Layer-2, with the largest DeFi ecosystem and deep on-chain liquidity. Create a token on Arbitrum →

Layer 2Uniswap / CamelotDeep DeFi

Polygon

A mature, independent EVM network with very low fees and broad tooling, popular with consumer apps and gaming. Its native coin is POL. Create a token on Polygon →

EVM chainQuickSwapLow cost

BNB Chain

The home of the BEP-20 standard and PancakeSwap, with a very large retail audience and cheap transactions. Create a BEP-20 token on BNB Chain →

EVM chainPancakeSwapLarge retail reach

ERC-20 on Optimism and Other Standards

Optimism is EVM-compatible, so it uses Ethereum's token standards directly. Fungible tokens are ERC-20; NFTs are ERC-721; multi-token contracts are ERC-1155. There is no separate "Optimism standard" — an Optimism token is simply an ERC-20 deployed on OP Mainnet.

For a coin, governance token, utility token or community token on Optimism, ERC-20 is the right standard — which is exactly what this tool creates.

Token Features Explained

Every feature below can be toggled on at creation and is covered by the single flat 0.02 ETH fee. Because the contract is generated from audited building blocks, adding a feature never weakens the rest of the token. Keep it lean — a simpler contract is easier for holders to trust.

• Mintable — lets the owner create new tokens after launch, with an optional cap.
• Burnable — permanently destroys tokens to reduce supply.
• Deflationary — burns a small percentage on every transfer.
• Reflection — redistributes a fee from each transaction back to holders.
• Taxable — collects a configurable buy and sell tax for marketing, liquidity or a treasury.
• Anti-whale — caps the maximum wallet size as a percentage of supply.
• Liquidity pool — routes a share of supply straight into a DEX on Optimism so trading can begin immediately.

Supply, Decimals and Tokenomics

Tokenomics is the design of your token's economy — how many exist, how they are divided, and how they enter circulation. Three fields on the form shape it directly.

Total supply is the number of tokens minted at launch. There is no single correct figure; what matters is that supply and price are inversely related for the same market cap.

Decimals set how divisible each token is. The standard is 18, matching ETH. Leave it at 18 unless you have a specific reason, for maximum compatibility with Optimism wallets and DEXs.

Distribution decides who holds supply after launch. Optimism's community values transparency, so clear allocations for liquidity, the team and the treasury — with public vesting — are strong trust signals, especially for governance tokens.

How Much Does It Cost to Create an Optimism Token?

The total cost is a single flat fee of 0.02 ETH, plus Optimism network gas — which is very low because Optimism is a Layer-2. There are no subscriptions, tiers or per-feature charges; every feature is included.

Network	Flat fee	Typical gas	Standard
Optimism	0.02 ETH	Very low	ERC-20
Ethereum	0.02 ETH	Higher (mainnet)	ERC-20
Base	0.02 ETH	Fraction of a cent	ERC-20
Arbitrum	0.02 ETH	Very low	ERC-20
Polygon	600 POL	Minimal	ERC-20
BNB Chain	0.1 BNB	Very low	BEP-20

Optimism gives you cheap deployment and cheap trading while staying anchored to Ethereum's security. Keep a little ETH on Optimism to cover gas.

Should You Launch on Optimism or Another Network?

Optimism is a strong choice for governance, ecosystem and community tokens that value its public-goods culture and low fees. Because each deployment is independent, you can pick whatever fits — the token is identical.

• Choose Optimism (this page) for a low-cost OP Stack chain with a strong governance and public-goods culture.
• Choose Ethereum for the deepest liquidity and the strongest credibility — at higher gas.
• Choose Base for the same Superchain with Coinbase distribution and a consumer focus.
• Choose Arbitrum for the largest L2 DeFi ecosystem and deep trading liquidity.
• Choose Polygon or BNB Chain for very low fees and large, independent audiences.

Many teams deploy on more than one network — and because Base and Optimism share the OP Stack, launching across the Superchain is straightforward.

Security, Ownership and Trust

Every contract this tool deploys is built on OpenZeppelin's audited libraries, with no unaudited custom code. Because Optimism posts its data to Ethereum, your token inherits Ethereum-grade settlement security. After deployment, your source code is automatically verified on the block explorer, so anyone can read exactly what the contract does.

Ownership and the entire supply are transferred to your wallet the moment deployment completes; the platform keeps no admin keys or backdoors. You can renounce ownership after launch to prove the token can never be changed. Keep the owner wallet secure.

After You Create Your Optimism Token: Adding Liquidity

Deploying the contract is the beginning, not the end. A typical Optimism launch checklist:

1. Confirm and save the contract address. Open your token on the OP explorer, confirm the verified source, and save the address — it is your token's permanent identity.
2. Add liquidity. Pair your token with ETH on Uniswap or Velodrome, the main DEXs on Optimism, so people can trade it.
3. Add it to wallets. Import the contract address into MetaMask and share it with holders.
4. List and get discovered. Submit to CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap and DEX screeners like DexScreener to build visibility across the Optimism ecosystem.
5. Build your community. A clear website, honest communication and active channels matter more than any single feature.

Create a Token on Another Network

Optimism is selected on this page, but the same no-code creator works across six EVM networks. Launch the identical token on any of them:

Create ERC-20 on Ethereum0.02 ETH · deepest liquidityCreate Token on Base0.02 ETH · very low gasCreate Token on Arbitrum0.02 ETH · deep DeFiCreate Token on Polygon600 POL · low costCreate BEP-20 on BNB Chain0.1 BNB · PancakeSwapMulti-Chain Token Creatorcompare all 6 networks

Common Optimism Token Use Cases

The ERC-20 standard on Optimism powers many kinds of projects:

• Governance tokens — voting power in a DAO or protocol, a natural fit for Optimism's governance culture.
• Ecosystem and public-goods tokens — tokens tied to a community or funding round.
• Community and meme coins — social tokens with cheap, fast trading.
• Utility tokens — access to a product, platform or service.
• Reward and loyalty tokens — incentives for users or holders.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• No ETH on Optimism for gas. Bridge a little ETH to Optimism before deploying.
• Losing the owner wallet. Whoever controls it controls the token. Back up your keys.
• Launching with no liquidity. A token with no Uniswap/Velodrome pool cannot be traded. Plan liquidity first.
• Over-engineering the contract. Only enable features you actually need.
• Setting extreme taxes. High buy/sell taxes discourage trading and look suspicious on screeners.

Glossary of Key Terms

Optimism

An Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup and the reference chain for the OP Stack.

ERC-20

The standard interface for fungible tokens on Optimism and all EVM chains.

OP Stack

The open-source technology behind Optimism and Base, powering the Superchain.

Superchain

The network of connected OP Stack chains that share technology and standards.

RetroPGF

Retroactive Public Goods Funding, Optimism's mechanism for rewarding contributions.

Velodrome

A leading native DEX on Optimism, alongside Uniswap.

Decimals

How divisible each token is; 18 is standard.

Renounce ownership

Permanently giving up the owner role so the contract can no longer be changed.

Frequently Asked Questions