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How to choose a blockchain

The chain you launch on shapes your fees, your audience, and the wallets your holders use. Here is how the main options compare.

Ethereum (ERC-20)#

The most established standard and the deepest liquidity, but the highest gas fees. Choose it when your audience expects an Ethereum token and you can absorb higher transaction costs.

Solana (SPL)#

Very low fees and fast finality, popular for meme coins and high-volume tokens. Choose it for cost-sensitive launches and a Solana-native audience. See SPL vs ERC-20.

BNB Chain (BEP-20)#

Low fees with a large retail audience. A common middle ground between Ethereum's reach and Solana's cost.

Polygon#

Ethereum-compatible with low fees - useful when you want EVM tooling without Ethereum gas.

Deciding#

  • Lowest cost / meme coin: Solana or BNB Chain.
  • Maximum reach / DeFi credibility: Ethereum.
  • EVM tooling, low fees: Polygon or BNB Chain.