> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tokenlayer.network/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creators

> Earn fees from every trade of tokens you create

## 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

<Card title="Creator Fee: $0.20 - 20bps" icon="coins">
  Earn between **\$0.20 and 20 basis points (bps)** per trade
</Card>

The exact fee depends on:

* 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**: $10,000 × 0.10% = **$10\*\*

#### Example 3: Large Trade

* **Trade size**: \$100,000
* **Fee at 20 bps**: $100,000 × 0.20% = **$20\*\*

## Fee Deductions

### Token Referrals

When someone purchases your token through a referral link:

<Warning>
  **30% of your creator fee** is paid to the token referrer
</Warning>

#### Example with Token Referral

If your creator fee is **\$10** and the purchase was referred:

1. **Token referral fee**: $10 × 30% = $3.00
2. **You receive**: $10 - $3.00 = **\$7.00**

<Info>
  This incentivizes others to promote your token, potentially increasing overall trading volume
</Info>

## Creating Tokens

### Launch Your Token

To start earning creator fees, you need to create a token on Token Layer:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Your Wallet">
    Visit [app.tokenlayer.network](https://app.tokenlayer.network) and connect
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Token">
    Use the token creation interface or API
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Parameters">
    Configure your token's name, symbol, and other properties
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch">
    Deploy your token and start earning from trades
  </Step>
</Steps>

### 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

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Build Community" icon="users">
    Engaged communities generate more trading volume
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Utility" icon="wrench">
    Tokens with use cases attract long-term holders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regular Updates" icon="newspaper">
    Keep your community informed and excited
  </Card>

  <Card title="Encourage Referrals" icon="share">
    Let others promote your token (you still earn 70%)
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### 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](https://app.tokenlayer.network/earn):

* Real-time fee accrual
* Historical earnings
* Trading volume statistics
* Breakdown by token (if you have multiple)

### Claiming Rewards

<Steps>
  <Step title="Accrue Fees">
    Creator fees accumulate automatically with each trade
  </Step>

  <Step title="Meet Minimum">
    Wait until your balance exceeds **\$1**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Claim">
    Click "Claim" on the earn page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive">
    Fees are added to your **spot balance**
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Token Graduation

When your token reaches the supply threshold, it graduates to external DEXes (Uniswap V3, PancakeSwap, Meteora):

<Info>
  **You continue earning creator fees** even after graduation to external DEXes
</Info>

Graduation benefits:

* 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:

<Card title="Create Token Transaction" icon="code" href="/api-reference/transactions/create-new-token-transaction">
  POST /create-token-transaction
</Card>

## Best Practices

<Tip>
  **Focus on long-term value creation** rather than short-term speculation. Sustainable tokens generate more fees over time.
</Tip>

### 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:

<Warning>
  You should not:

  * Manipulate prices
  * Make false promises
  * Engage in pump-and-dump schemes
  * Misrepresent token utility
</Warning>

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

**Monthly creator fees**: \~$3,000 - $15,000 depending on fee structure

### 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

**Monthly creator fees**: \~$12,000 - $60,000 depending on fee structure

## Questions?

For more information about earning as a creator, click the chat icon in the bottom right corner to get help.