Orca for Token Creators

Resources for token creators to launch tokens and pools on Orca.

Launch and manage liquid onchain markets for your token. Orca empowers token creators to permissionlessly create tokens and pools without approval.

Need help? Open a ticket via the Support function in the Orca UI. You can also reach the community on Discord or Telegram.

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What You Can Do

Create a Pool

Launch a liquidity pool for your token so users can trade it

Add Rewards

Incentivize liquidity providers with token rewards

List Your Token

Add your token to the Orca Token List for better visibility

Token Extensions

Learn about SPL Token Extension support

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Choosing a Pool Type

Splash Pool

Best for most token launches

• Simple setup process
• Lower creation cost
• Full-range liquidity only
• Minimal management needed

CLMM Pool

For advanced users

• Full customization options
• Custom range positions
• Multiple fee tiers
• More complex setup

New to Orca? Start with a Splash Pool for the simplest launch experience.

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Launch Checklist

1. Prepare your token

   Have your SPL token minted and ready. Ensure you have enough tokens for initial liquidity.

2. Plan your liquidity

   Decide how much liquidity to provide and at what initial price.

3. Create your pool

   Follow the Splash Pool or CLMM Pool guide.

4. Verify and test

   Confirm the pool appears in the UI and test with a small swap.

5. List your token

   Apply for the Orca Token List to improve discoverability.

6. (Optional) Add rewards

   Incentivize LPs to deepen liquidity.

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Token Extensions Support

Orca supports SPL Token Extensions for tokens with advanced compliance requirements.

Token Extensions Documentation

Learn about supported extensions and limitations

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Best Practices

Setting the initial price

• If your token already trades elsewhere, match that price
• For new tokens, set based on your tokenomics
• Verify before confirming — price cannot be changed after creation

Providing initial liquidity

• More liquidity = less price impact for traders
• Consider starting with enough for reasonable trade sizes
• You can always add more liquidity later

Choosing a fee tier

Fee Tier	Best For
0.01%	Stablecoin pairs
0.30%	Standard pairs
1.00%	Volatile/new tokens

Getting your token listed

• Apply for Orca Token List
• Consider CoinGecko listing for price data
• Jupiter listing for aggregator routing

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Next Steps

Create Splash Pool

Simple pool creation for most use cases

Create CLMM Pool

Advanced pool with full customization

Add LP Rewards

Incentivize liquidity providers

Token List Application

Get your token officially listed