How to Create a Token on Polygon (Step-by-Step Guide 2025)

Polygon is one of the most popular blockchains for token creation, offering Ethereum compatibility with fees under $0.50. This guide will walk you through creating your token on Polygon step-by-step.

Why Create on Polygon?

Prerequisites

• ✅ MetaMask wallet
• ✅ MATIC (Polygon's native token) for gas fees
• ✅ Token name, symbol, and supply
• ✅ At least $0.50 in MATIC for deployment

Step-by-Step: Create Token on Polygon

Step 1: Add Polygon to MetaMask

1. Open MetaMask
2. Click network dropdown → "Add Network"
3. Enter Polygon details:
   • Network Name: Polygon Mainnet
   • RPC URL: https://polygon-rpc.com
   • Chain ID: 137
   • Currency: MATIC
   • Block Explorer: https://polygonscan.com
4. Save network

Step 2: Get MATIC Tokens

You need MATIC for gas fees. Options:

• Buy on exchange and withdraw to Polygon
• Bridge from Ethereum using Polygon Bridge
• Use Polygon faucet (testnet only)

Minimum needed: 1-5 MATIC (~$1-5) for deployment and transactions

Step 3: Deploy Token Using Thirdweb

1. Visit thirdweb.com
2. Connect MetaMask (ensure Polygon network)
3. Navigate to Token deployment
4. Enter token details:
   • Name: Full token name
   • Symbol: Ticker (e.g., "MAT")
   • Total Supply: Maximum tokens
   • Decimals: 18 (standard for ERC-20)
5. Click "Deploy Token"
6. Approve transaction (~$0.01-$0.50)
7. Wait for confirmation
8. Save your contract address!

Step 4: Verify Contract on Polygonscan

1. Go to polygonscan.com
2. Search your contract address
3. Click "Contract" tab → "Verify and Publish"
4. Upload source code or use flattened contract
5. Match compiler version and settings
6. Submit for verification

Step 5: Add Liquidity

1. Go to Uniswap (on Polygon network)
2. Create liquidity pool (your token/MATIC or USDC)
3. Add equal values of both tokens
4. Lock liquidity for trust (recommended)

Polygon-Specific Tips

DEX Options

• Uniswap V3: Most popular, best liquidity
• QuickSwap: Native Polygon DEX
• SushiSwap: Multi-chain DEX

Gas Optimization

Polygon fees are already very low, but you can optimize further:

• Deploy during low-traffic periods
• Use gas optimization tools
• Batch multiple operations when possible

Cost Breakdown

Conclusion

Polygon is an excellent choice for token creation due to low fees, fast transactions, and mature ecosystem. Follow these steps to deploy your token successfully.