Tokens represent money-like assets, utility (such as governance or access), rewards and points, game items, tickets, and more. Most tokens on Solana follow the SPL token standard or Token-2022 with extensions, which define how tokens are created, tra...

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Learn how to create, initialize, and manage SPL tokens on Solana using native Rust. Covers creating token mints as PDAs with program-controlled authorities, initializing mints with custom decimals, creating associated token accounts (ATAs), and burning tokens. Includes practical code examples for building on-chain token functionality, handling base units and decimals, and implementing supply controls through mint authority management.

Working With Solana Tokens Using Native Rust

Permalink Setting Up a Development Environment

Permalink Creating and Initializing a Token Mint

Permalink Creating an Associated Token Account