Overview
As a token creator on Token Layer, you earn fees from every trade of your token. This provides a sustainable revenue stream aligned with your token’s success.Earning Structure
Fee Range
Creator Fee: $0.20 - 20bps
Earn between $0.20 and 20 basis points (bps) per trade
- Trade size
- Token liquidity
- Market conditions
- Token settings
Fee Calculation
Creator fees are calculated per trade and accrue automatically:Example 1: Small Trade
- Trade size: $100
- Fee: $0.20 (minimum)
Example 2: Medium Trade
- Trade size: $10,000
- Fee at 10 bps: 10**
Example 3: Large Trade
- Trade size: $100,000
- Fee at 20 bps: 20**
Fee Deductions
Token Referrals
When someone purchases your token through a referral link:Example with Token Referral
If your creator fee is $10 and the purchase was referred:- Token referral fee: 3.00
- You receive: 3.00 = $7.00
This incentivizes others to promote your token, potentially increasing overall trading volume
Creating Tokens
Launch Your Token
To start earning creator fees, you need to create a token on Token Layer:1
Connect Your Wallet
Visit app.tokenlayer.network and connect
2
Create Token
Use the token creation interface or API
3
Set Parameters
Configure your token’s name, symbol, and other properties
4
Launch
Deploy your token and start earning from trades
Token Properties
When creating a token, consider:- Name & Symbol: Choose memorable, clear identifiers
- Description: Explain your token’s purpose and utility
- Initial Supply: Set appropriate tokenomics
- Community: Build engagement to drive trading volume
Maximizing Creator Fees
Strategies for Success
Build Community
Engaged communities generate more trading volume
Create Utility
Tokens with use cases attract long-term holders
Regular Updates
Keep your community informed and excited
Encourage Referrals
Let others promote your token (you still earn 70%)
Content Creation
Successful creators often:- Post regular updates about token development
- Engage with holders in clubs and discussions
- Create polls to involve the community in decisions
- Share milestones and achievements
Tracking & Claiming Fees
Monitor Earnings
Track your creator fees at app.tokenlayer.network/earn:- Real-time fee accrual
- Historical earnings
- Trading volume statistics
- Breakdown by token (if you have multiple)
Claiming Rewards
1
Accrue Fees
Creator fees accumulate automatically with each trade
2
Meet Minimum
Wait until your balance exceeds $1
3
Claim
Click “Claim” on the earn page
4
Receive
Fees are added to your spot balance
Token Graduation
When your token reaches the supply threshold, it graduates to external DEXes (Uniswap V3, PancakeSwap, Meteora):You continue earning creator fees even after graduation to external DEXes
- Increased liquidity
- Access to larger markets
- Continued fee generation for you
Multiple Tokens
You can create and earn from multiple tokens simultaneously:- Each token generates independent creator fees
- Fees accrue to the same creator account
- Track performance of each token separately
API Integration
Create and manage tokens programmatically:Create Token Transaction
POST /create-token-transaction
Best Practices
Creator Checklist
- Clear value proposition for your token
- Active community engagement strategy
- Regular communication and updates
- Fair token distribution
- Transparent about fees and economics
- Responsive to community feedback
Responsibilities
As a creator earning fees from your token: Sustainable token creation builds long-term value for everyone.Examples
Success Story: Community Token
A creator launches a community token and:- Builds an active Discord with 1,000+ members
- Posts daily updates and engages with holders
- Creates utility through club access and voting rights
- Generates $50,000 in daily trading volume
Success Story: Project Token
A team launches a token for their DeFi project:- Clear roadmap and development milestones
- Regular development updates
- Integration with their existing product
- Generates $200,000 in daily volume