NFT Launchpad Guide: Launch Your Collection on Solana

Why Launch NFTs on Solana?

Solana has become one of the premier destinations for NFT projects, thanks to its low fees and fast confirmation times. Minting an NFT on Solana costs around $0.002, compared to $20-100+ on Ethereum. This allows creators to launch large collections affordably and gives collectors a frictionless experience.

Preparing Your Collection

Artwork

Before using the Soltools NFT Launchpad, you'll need your artwork ready. For generative collections, this means having your trait layers organized and your generation script ready. For 1/1 art, simply have your images in PNG or GIF format.

Metadata

Each NFT needs a JSON metadata file following the Metaplex standard. Include: name, description, image URL, and attributes array. Soltools can help generate these automatically from your trait layers.

Using the Soltools NFT Launchpad

1. Upload Assets

Upload your images and metadata. Soltools will pin everything to Arweave for permanent storage, ensuring your NFTs remain accessible forever.

2. Configure Your Mint

Set your mint price, supply, start date, and royalty percentage. Configure allowlists for early supporters and set wallet limits to prevent bots.

3. Launch

Once everything is configured, deploy your candy machine and share your mint page with your community.