Solana token creation costs: what you pay for

1. Malty Mint service fee

The current token creation service fee shown in Malty Mint is 0.05 SOL. Other actions can have their own service fees, such as authority changes or metadata updates. The exact action and amount should appear in the review before you approve.

When checkout shows a live MALTY quote and makes the payment option available, the displayed discount applies to the service fee. Do not assume it applies to network fees, account rent, liquidity deposits, or a Raydium pool charge. If no MALTY option appears in checkout, it is not available for that transaction.

2. Solana network transaction fees

Solana validators charge a network fee for processing transactions. The amount depends on the transaction and current network conditions. Your wallet displays the transaction request and its network fee estimate before signing. A transaction that was submitted but failed may still incur a network fee.

A network fee is paid to the network; it is separate from the Malty Mint service fee. Review the wallet prompt and confirm the requested action is the one you intended.

3. Account rent and account setup

Creating a mint and its metadata requires on-chain accounts. Solana uses rent-exempt balances for accounts, so a transaction can require SOL to fund those accounts in addition to transaction fees. The required amount depends on the accounts created and the token setup. Treat the amount shown in the transaction review and wallet as the current estimate.

4. Liquidity is a separate launch cost

A token does not need a liquidity pool just to exist. If you choose to create a pool, the transaction may include a Malty Mint liquidity setup fee and a Raydium pool creation charge. You also deposit SOL and tokens into the pool. That deposit is capital exposed to market movements, not a service fee, and its value can change.

The app's transaction review shows the fees for the selected pool action. Pool ratios and asset values can change before confirmation. Creating a pool does not guarantee a price, buyers, trading volume, or an exchange listing.

A practical pre-signing checklist

• Separate the Malty Mint service fee from the Solana fee shown by your wallet.
• Check whether the transaction creates accounts and requires rent-exempt SOL.
• If adding liquidity, distinguish fees from the SOL and tokens you are depositing.
• Confirm that any MALTY payment or discount is explicitly shown in checkout.
• Read the full wallet prompt before signing; never share your recovery phrase or private key.