> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.novamp.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.novamp.io/creators/launching-a-token.md).

# Launch a Token

Create a fixed-supply token that trades on a **real DEX pool from block zero** — no bonding curve, no waiting to graduate.

{% hint style="info" %}
On EVM chains (`🟢 Robinhood Chain` `🔵 Base` `🟡 BNB Chain` `⚪ Ethereum`), launching is a **single client transaction** to `NovampLaunchFactory.launch(p)`. There is no server-side launch endpoint. Solana is different — see [Launching on Solana](/creators/solana-pump.md).
{% endhint %}

## Overview

Novamp's launch wizard turns a short form into one atomic transaction. When it confirms, the factory has already:

* deployed a fixed-supply ERC-20 (**no mint function, no owner**),
* created and seeded a **real Uniswap / PancakeSwap pool**,
* applied your taxes, anti-snipe caps, allocation lock, and liquidity choice,
* and (optionally) executed your initial buy.

The token is live and tradable the moment the transaction is mined. There is **no bonding curve and no graduation step** on EVM.

Your tax setting decides the venue automatically:

| Your tax                    | Token type                       | Venue                                       |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **0% buy / 0% sell**        | Zero-fee `NovampToken`           | Uniswap / PancakeSwap **v3** (single-sided) |
| **Any buy or sell tax > 0** | Fee-on-transfer `NovampTaxToken` | Uniswap / PancakeSwap **v2**                |

{% hint style="warning" %}
`🟢 Robinhood Chain` is **v3-only** — there is no v2 deployment — so every RHC launch is a zero-fee token. Tax tokens are available on `🔵 Base` `🟡 BNB Chain` `⚪ Ethereum` only.
{% endhint %}

## How it works

```mermaid
flowchart LR
  A[Fill the wizard] --> B[AntiVamp identity check]
  B --> C[Review & confirm]
  C --> D[Sign one transaction]
  D --> E[Factory deploys token + seeds pool]
  E --> F[Live & tradable]
```

The wizard has five steps — **Network → Token → Launch type → Tokenomics → Review**. Choosing the **Fair Launch** type takes the short path (Network → Token → Review) with the fairest defaults; any other type walks through launch-type and tokenomics tuning.

## How to use it

1. **Network** — pick your chain. The wallet is only asked to switch networks at the final launch transaction, not while you fill the form.
2. **Token** — add a logo, name, ticker, description, and socials (Website · X · Telegram · Discord · Instagram). Name and ticker are checked against [AntiVamp](/identity-protection/what-is-antivamp.md) live as you type.
3. **Launch type** — start from a one-click preset (below) or build your own.
4. **Tokenomics** — set [supply & allocation](/creators/supply-and-allocation.md), [taxes](/creators/taxes.md), [anti-snipe protection](/creators/anti-snipe-and-protection.md), [liquidity](/creators/liquidity-and-pools.md), and an optional initial buy.
5. **Review & ignite** — confirm the permanent-launch checkbox and sign.

### Launch-type presets

The wizard ships four presets you can start from and tweak. Every field remains editable afterward.

| Preset          | Tax                                   | Creator allocation | Protection | Venue         |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ---------- | ------------- |
| **Standard**    | none                                  | 5%, unlocked       | Open       | v3 (zero-fee) |
| **Community**   | 2% / 2% → community                   | 5%, locked 30 days | Protected  | v2 (tax)      |
| **Growth**      | 3% / 5% → 50% community / 50% creator | 5%, locked 90 days | Protected  | v2 (tax)      |
| **Fair Launch** | none                                  | 0%                 | Strict     | v3 (zero-fee) |

{% hint style="success" %}
**Fair Launch** is the wizard's default and the strongest fairness signal: no creator allocation, no tax, strict anti-snipe, and single-sided liquidity locked permanently in the vault.
{% endhint %}

### The initial buy (optional)

You can buy **up to 10% of supply** in the same transaction as the launch. Because your buy runs through the launcher, it **bypasses the anti-snipe window** — but everyone else stays capped by your chosen [protection preset](/creators/anti-snipe-and-protection.md), so snipers can't front-run you. Any excess beyond the 10% cap is refunded automatically.

## Important details

| Property      | Detail                                                                                               |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Entry point   | `NovampLaunchFactory.launch(p)` — one atomic transaction                                             |
| Cost          | Gas + Novamp creation fee (shown on Review) + any opening liquidity (v2) + optional initial buy      |
| Supply        | Minted once at launch, fixed forever — no mint function, no owner                                    |
| Venue routing | Derived on-chain from your tax config (0/0 → v3, any tax → v2)                                       |
| Identity      | Name + ticker validated against AntiVamp; non-ASCII rejected on-chain; reserved identities protected |
| Verification  | All launches share verified template bytecode, so they **auto-verify** on the explorer               |

See [Contracts & addresses](/protocol/contracts-and-addresses.md) for the per-chain factory address.

## What happens next?

* The token is immediately tradable on its Uniswap / PancakeSwap pool.
* Your taxes, protection windows, early-sell fee, allocation lock, and liquidity choice are all live and **disclosed on the token page**.
* Anti-snipe and early-sell windows **auto-expire** — no action needed.
* The success screen links to the token page and to the contract on the explorer.
* You start earning **half of the 1% Novamp swap fee** on every trade, forever — see [Fee model](/protocol/fee-model.md).

Track everything from [Tracking your launch](/creators/tracking-your-launch.md).

## Troubleshooting

| Symptom                    | Fix                                                                                                                           |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "Insufficient funds"       | Fund your wallet with the chain's native coin for gas (+ liquidity/initial buy).                                              |
| Ticker blocked or reserved | Someone holds or protected that identity — pick another or [reserve it](/identity-protection/reserving-a-name-and-ticker.md). |
| Transaction reverted       | No token was created and no pool funds were spent — fix the flagged setting and retry.                                        |

Full guide: [Launch troubleshooting](/creators/troubleshooting.md).

## Continue exploring

* [🎨 Creator Overview](/creators/overview.md)
* [💰 Supply, Allocation & Initial Buy](/creators/supply-and-allocation.md)
* [✅ Launch Checklist](/creators/launch-checklist.md)
* [🟪 Launching on Solana](/creators/solana-pump.md)


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