Launching a Token

Create your own token on Streamlock with built-in price-gated vesting.

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Overview

Launching a token on Streamlock gives you:

• Instant AMM: Automated market maker for trading

• Price-Gated Vesting: Tokens unlock as price targets are hit

• Anti-Whale Protection: 1% holding limits built-in

• Two Models: Siren (you set target) or Ulysses (buyers set targets)

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Before You Launch

Consider:

• Token name and symbol

• Initial liquidity (SOL + tokens)

• Target price (for Siren tokens)

• Token model: Siren or Ulysses

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Go to Create Page

Navigate to Create in the main navigation.

2. Enter Token Details

Field	Description
Token Name	Full name (e.g., "My Project Token")
Token Symbol	Ticker (e.g., "MPT")
Token Type	Siren or Ulysses
Target Price	For Siren: the unlock price for all buyers

3. Set Initial Liquidity

You'll need to provide initial liquidity:

• SOL Amount: SOL to seed the pool

• Token Amount: Tokens to seed the pool

The ratio determines the starting price:

Starting Price = SOL Amount / Token Amount

Example:

• 10 SOL + 1,000,000 tokens

• Starting price: 0.00001 SOL per token

4. Review and Confirm

Check all details:

Token:          My Project Token (MPT)
Type:           Siren
Target Price:   0.001 SOL
Initial SOL:    10 SOL
Initial Tokens: 1,000,000 MPT
Starting Price: 0.00001 SOL

5. Create Token

1. Click Create Token

2. Approve wallet transactions (may be multiple)

3. Wait for confirmation

4. Your token is live!

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Choosing: Siren vs Ulysses

Siren Tokens

You set one target price for everyone.

Best when:

• Clear price milestone (e.g., "unlock at $1")

• Community alignment on goal

• Simpler user experience

Example use cases:

• Meme tokens with specific market cap target

• Project tokens with funding milestone

• Prediction market style launches

Ulysses Tokens

Each buyer sets their own target.

Best when:

• Diverse community expectations

• No clear single target

• Want buyer flexibility

Example use cases:

• Speculative tokens

• Community-driven pricing

• Tokens without clear milestones

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Setting the Right Target Price (Siren)

Your target price affects:

Target Level	Effect
Too Low	Unlocks fast, less incentive to hold
Too High	May never unlock, frustrated holders
Just Right	Achievable milestone, sustained interest

Guidelines

• 2-10x starting price: Realistic for most launches

• Based on milestones: Market cap targets, utility launches

• Community input: Ask early supporters what they believe

Example Targets

Starting Price	Reasonable Target	Multiple
0.00001 SOL	0.0001 SOL	10x
0.0001 SOL	0.0005 SOL	5x
0.001 SOL	0.003 SOL	3x

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After Launch

Promote Your Token

• Share the token page link

• Announce on social media

• Build community around the target price

Monitor Activity

• Watch buy/sell volume

• Track price progress toward target

• Engage with your community

Consider Liquidity

• Initial liquidity affects price stability

• Large buys/sells have more impact with low liquidity

• You can add more liquidity later

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Costs

Action	Cost
Token creation	Network fees (~0.01 SOL)
Pool initialization	Network fees + rent (~0.05 SOL)
Initial liquidity	Your SOL + tokens

Total: Approximately 0.1 SOL + your initial liquidity

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Important Notes

Token Ownership

• You mint the tokens

• You provide initial liquidity

• After launch, the market takes over

No Take-Backs

• Once live, you can't change the target price (Siren)

• Liquidity can be withdrawn but affects trading

• Consider parameters carefully before launch

Smart Contract Security

• Tokens use Token-2022 standard

• Pool is managed by verified programs

• Your liquidity is in smart contract custody

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Troubleshooting

"Creation Failed"

• Check SOL balance

• Ensure wallet is connected

• Try refreshing and retrying

"Invalid Token Name"

• Names must be unique

• Use only alphanumeric characters

• Keep it reasonable length

"Insufficient Liquidity"

• Need both SOL and tokens

• Meet minimum requirements

• Check wallet balances

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Related

• How Bonding Curves Work - Understanding AMM pricing

• Target Price & Unlocks - How targets work

• Fee Structure - Fees for creators and traders