Token Factories

Token Metadata

All token launches require metadata:

type TokenMetadata = {
  name: string;        // Token name (e.g., "My Token")
  symbol: string;      // Token symbol (e.g., "MTK")
  decimals?: number;   // Number of decimals (default: 9)
  uri?: string;        // Optional URI to JSON metadata
};

Creating Token Metadata Helper

The SDK provides a createTokenMetadata() helper function that validates and formats your token metadata:

import { createTokenMetadata } from "@vertigo-amm/vertigo-sdk";

// Create and validate token metadata
const metadata = createTokenMetadata(
  "My Amazing Token",                        // name (max 32 characters)
  "MAT",                                     // symbol (max 10 characters)
  "https://example.com/token-metadata.json"  // URI to off-chain metadata
);

The helper automatically:

✅ Validates name length (1-32 characters)
✅ Validates symbol length (1-10 characters)
✅ Trims whitespace from all fields
✅ Uppercases the symbol
✅ Ensures URI is provided
✅ Throws clear error messages if validation fails

Example with factory:

import { Vertigo, createTokenMetadata } from "@vertigo-amm/vertigo-sdk";

const vertigo = await Vertigo.load({ connection, wallet });

// Create validated metadata
const metadata = createTokenMetadata(
  "My Launch Token",
  "MLT",
  "https://example.com/metadata.json"
);

// Use with token factory
const result = await vertigo.factory.launchTokenWithPool({
  metadata,
  supply: 1_000_000_000,
  initialMarketCap: 50 * LAMPORTS_PER_SOL,
  royaltiesBps: 250,
});

Example: Launch a simple token

Create a token without a pool:

import { Vertigo } from "@vertigo-amm/vertigo-sdk";
import { Connection } from "@solana/web3.js";
import * as anchor from "@coral-xyz/anchor";

async function main() {
  const connection = new Connection("https://api.devnet.solana.com", "confirmed");
  const walletKeypair = anchor.Wallet.local();

  const vertigo = await Vertigo.load({
    connection,
    wallet: walletKeypair,
    network: "devnet",
  });

  // Launch a standard SPL token
  const { signature, mintAddress } = await vertigo.factory.launchToken({
    metadata: {
      name: "My Token",
      symbol: "MTK",
      decimals: 9,
      uri: "https://example.com/token-metadata.json", // Optional
    },
    supply: 1_000_000, // 1 million tokens (will be multiplied by 10^decimals)
    useToken2022: false, // Use SPL token (default)
  });

  console.log(`Token created: ${mintAddress.toBase58()}`);
  console.log(`Transaction: ${signature}`);
}

main();

Example: Launch a Token-2022 token

The same API works for Token-2022:

import { Vertigo } from "@vertigo-amm/vertigo-sdk";
import { Connection } from "@solana/web3.js";
import * as anchor from "@coral-xyz/anchor";

async function main() {
  const connection = new Connection("https://api.devnet.solana.com", "confirmed");
  const walletKeypair = anchor.Wallet.local();

  const vertigo = await Vertigo.load({
    connection,
    wallet: walletKeypair,
    network: "devnet",
  });

  // Launch a Token-2022 token
  const { signature, mintAddress } = await vertigo.factory.launchToken({
    metadata: {
      name: "My Token 2022",
      symbol: "MT22",
      decimals: 6,
    },
    supply: 10_000_000, // 10 million tokens
    useToken2022: true, // Use Token-2022 program
  });

  console.log(`Token-2022 created: ${mintAddress.toBase58()}`);
  console.log(`Transaction: ${signature}`);
}

main();

Example: Launch token with liquidity pool

Create a token and pool in one operation:

import { Vertigo } from "@vertigo-amm/vertigo-sdk";
import { Connection, LAMPORTS_PER_SOL } from "@solana/web3.js";
import * as anchor from "@coral-xyz/anchor";

async function main() {
  const connection = new Connection("https://api.devnet.solana.com", "confirmed");
  const walletKeypair = anchor.Wallet.local();

  const vertigo = await Vertigo.load({
    connection,
    wallet: walletKeypair,
    network: "devnet",
  });

  // Launch token with liquidity pool
  const result = await vertigo.factory.launchTokenWithPool({
    metadata: {
      name: "My Launch Token",
      symbol: "MLT",
      decimals: 9,
      uri: "https://example.com/metadata.json",
    },
    supply: 1_000_000_000, // 1 billion tokens
    initialMarketCap: 50 * LAMPORTS_PER_SOL, // 50 SOL market cap
    royaltiesBps: 250, // 2.5% trading fees
    useToken2022: false,
  });

  console.log(`Token created: ${result.mintAddress.toBase58()}`);
  console.log(`Pool created: ${result.poolAddress.toBase58()}`);
  console.log(`Token transaction: ${result.tokenSignature}`);
  console.log(`Pool transaction: ${result.poolSignature}`);
}

main();

Example: Launch with custom timing

Schedule a launch for a specific time:

import { Vertigo } from "@vertigo-amm/vertigo-sdk";
import { Connection, LAMPORTS_PER_SOL } from "@solana/web3.js";
import * as anchor from "@coral-xyz/anchor";

async function main() {
  const connection = new Connection("https://api.devnet.solana.com", "confirmed");
  const walletKeypair = anchor.Wallet.local();

  const vertigo = await Vertigo.load({
    connection,
    wallet: walletKeypair,
    network: "devnet",
  });

  // Launch 24 hours from now
  const launchTime = new anchor.BN(Math.floor(Date.now() / 1000) + 86400);

  const result = await vertigo.factory.launchTokenWithPool({
    metadata: {
      name: "Scheduled Launch Token",
      symbol: "SLT",
      decimals: 9,
    },
    supply: 1_000_000_000,
    initialMarketCap: 100 * LAMPORTS_PER_SOL,
    royaltiesBps: 100, // 1% fees
    launchTime, // Unix timestamp
  });

  console.log(`Token will launch at: ${new Date(launchTime.toNumber() * 1000)}`);
  console.log(`Pool address: ${result.poolAddress.toBase58()}`);
}

main();

Parameters Reference

LaunchTokenParams

metadata - Token metadata object
- name - Token display name
- symbol - Token symbol/ticker
- decimals - Number of decimals (default: 9)
- uri - Optional metadata URI
supply - Total token supply in whole units
useToken2022 - Use Token-2022 instead of SPL (default: false)

LaunchTokenWithPoolParams

All of LaunchTokenParams, plus:

initialMarketCap - Starting market cap in lamports
royaltiesBps - Trading fee in basis points (e.g., 250 = 2.5%)
launchTime - Optional Unix timestamp for scheduled launch

Migration from v1

v1 (Old) - SPL Token Factory

// Initialize factory
await vertigo.SPLTokenFactory.initialize({
  payer,
  owner,
  mintA: NATIVE_MINT,
  params: {
    shift: new anchor.BN(100 * LAMPORTS_PER_SOL),
    initialTokenReserves: new anchor.BN(1_000_000_000),
    feeParams: { /* ... */ },
    tokenParams: { /* ... */ },
    nonce: 0,
  },
});

// Launch from factory
await vertigo.SPLTokenFactory.launch({
  payer,
  owner,
  mintA: NATIVE_MINT,
  mintB,
  mintBAuthority,
  tokenProgramA: TOKEN_PROGRAM_ID,
  params: { /* ... */ },
});

v2 (New) - Unified Factory

// No initialization needed - just launch!
const result = await vertigo.factory.launchTokenWithPool({
  metadata: {
    name: "My Token",
    symbol: "MTK",
    decimals: 9,
  },
  supply: 1_000_000_000,
  initialMarketCap: 50 * LAMPORTS_PER_SOL,
  royaltiesBps: 250,
});

Key Improvements in v2

No initialization required - Just launch directly
Simplified parameters - No need to specify token programs, authorities, etc.
Unified interface - Same API for SPL and Token-2022
Automatic handling - Token accounts, minting, etc. handled automatically
Better error messages - Clear, actionable error messages
Type safety - Full TypeScript support with IntelliSense

Advanced: Pool Authority Client

For advanced pool management and custom configurations, use the Pool Authority Client:

import { PoolAuthority } from "@vertigo-amm/vertigo-sdk";

const poolAuth = await PoolAuthority.load({
  connection,
  wallet,
});

// Create pools with custom authority settings
// Note: This is for advanced use cases

The Pool Authority Client is for advanced users who need fine-grained control over pool creation. Most users should use the standard Factory Client's launchTokenWithPool() method.

Custom Token Factories

While Vertigo provides default factories, you can build custom factories for your specific launchpad needs:

Use the Factory Client as a starting point
Extend functionality with custom validation
Add custom metadata or launch mechanics
Integrate with your own smart contracts

For guidance on building custom factories, see Designing Token Factories.

Error Handling

try {
  const result = await vertigo.factory.launchTokenWithPool({
    metadata: { name: "My Token", symbol: "MTK" },
    supply: 1_000_000,
    initialMarketCap: 50 * LAMPORTS_PER_SOL,
    royaltiesBps: 250,
  });
  console.log(`Success: ${result.poolAddress.toBase58()}`);
} catch (error) {
  if (error.message.includes("Wallet not connected")) {
    console.error("Please connect a wallet first");
  } else if (error.message.includes("Insufficient funds")) {
    console.error("Not enough SOL to create token and pool");
  } else {
    console.error(`Launch failed: ${error.message}`);
  }
}

Tips

The initial supply is minted to your wallet's associated token account
Market cap is the initial virtual SOL backing the pool
Royalties are trading fees that accrue to the pool owner
Always test on devnet before launching on mainnet
Consider using launchTime for coordinated launches
Token-2022 offers advanced features but requires compatible wallets
Use the createTokenMetadata() helper to ensure metadata is properly validated

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