What is SolForge?
SolForge is a browser-based tool for creating and configuring SPL tokens on the Solana blockchain.
FAQ & glossary
Questions, answered.
Common questions about creating SPL tokens, authorities, metadata, fees and Solana transactions.
Does SolForge hold my private key?
No. Transaction signing is performed through your connected wallet. Never provide a seed phrase or private key to a website.
What is an SPL token?
An SPL token is a fungible or non-fungible token represented by a mint account under Solana's token programs.
What is mint authority?
The mint authority can authorize creation of additional token supply. Revoking it removes that minting authority.
What is freeze authority?
The freeze authority can freeze token accounts for a mint. Revoking it removes that authority.
What does immutable metadata mean?
It means the metadata account is marked immutable so its metadata can no longer be updated through the metadata authority.
Are SolForge fees the same as Solana fees?
No. SolForge's service fee is separate from Solana network transaction fees and account rent.
Can I change my token supply later?
That depends on the mint authority. If the mint authority has been revoked, additional tokens cannot be minted through that authority.
Where is my token stored?
The token and its accounts exist on Solana. SolForge provides the interface used to create and inspect them.
What happens if a transaction fails?
The wallet and Solana network determine transaction execution. A failed transaction does not create the requested on-chain state, although network fees may still apply.
Glossary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mint | The on-chain account that defines a token and its supply configuration. |
| Decimals | The number of decimal places used when displaying token amounts. |
| Authority | An account permitted to perform a specific administrative action. |
| Metadata | Information such as a token's name, symbol and metadata URI. |
| Transaction signature | The identifier used to locate a Solana transaction on-chain. |
| Lamports | The smallest denomination of SOL. One SOL equals 1,000,000,000 lamports. |