How to Create a Meme Coin on PumpSwap: Is It Better Than Raydium?
If you want to launch your own Meme Coin on Pump Fun using the new PumpSwap AMM, this is the guide you need.
The Smithii Token Creator + PumpSwap combo lets you launch a meme coin in minutes, without having to graduate a token from Pump.fun. Still, many creators wonder whether it is better to use PumpSwap or take the traditional route by adding liquidity on Raydium AMM. This article covers:
- Requirements and step-by-step process to mint the meme coin with Smithii.
- Create the LP on PumpSwap.
- Actual launch costs.
- PumpSwap vs Raydium (OpenBook + Pool) comparison.
Prerequisites
If you want to create your meme coin on Pump Fun without hitting errors on the first transaction, make sure your wallet has at least 0.6 SOL. That covers network gas and the minting fee inside Smithii.
You do not need to graduate the token after becoming king of the hill. With this method, you can list directly on PumpSwap.
Next, give the token some personality. Prepare a 1000 × 1000 px PNG logo. That resolution looks sharp on Birdeye or DexScreener. Add a catchy name, a symbol of up to eight characters, and a short description that explains the joke or narrative. If you are stuck, check the pump.fun home page for ideas.
Finally, set aside some fuel for liquidity. 1 SOL is enough to confirm everything flows, but if the plan is to launch a serious meme coin on PumpSwap, aim to add 5 to 10 SOL to the initial pool. That range helps avoid absurd slippage and sends snipers the right signal: you mean business.
Once those three areas are covered, you are ready to create the token on Smithii, deploy the LP on PumpSwap, and watch your coin start trading within minutes.
1. How to create the token for PumpSwap
Before launching the liquidity pool on PumpSwap, we need to mint the token. To do that, we’ll use Smithii’s Meme Coin maker and follow these steps:
- Connect your wallet.
- Fill in the fields (Name, Symbol, Decimals = 6, Supply = 1 000 000 000, Description + logo).
- Optional: add links and tags to the metadata (PumpSwap, meme coin, etc).
- Enable Revoke Freeze Authority and Revoke Mint Authority to build more trust.
- Click Create Token and sign the tx.
Once Meme Coin is listed in your wallet, it is time to launch the liquidity pool.
2. Create Liquidity Pool on PumpSwap to launch meme coin
Once our meme coin is ready, we can launch the liquidity pool on PumpSwap.
- Go to swap.pump.fun → Deposit / Create.
- Paste the token address and keep SOL as the quote token.
- Deposit ≥ 90 % of the supply. It looks more serious.
- Add the counter asset in SOL, for example 10 SOL.
- Click Create Pool and sign the txs. You’ll receive LP tokens.
- Within seconds, your pair will show up on DexScreener/Birdeye. Your coin is live for trading.
Perfect, your meme coin is now on PumpSwap. Next, it’s time to boost its volume so it gets more visibility with a volume bot.
PumpSwap vs Raydium: Which Is Better for Launching Your meme coin?
Raydium is still the liquidity benchmark on Solana, but PumpSwap is already playing in the same league and growing faster. On normal market days, both move hundreds of millions of dollars.
You may also be interested in: how to Graduate Token on Pump.fun to move liquidity to PumpSwap
Raydium usually captures a bit more than a quarter of the network’s total volume, while PumpSwap sits around one fifth and, on some days, gets dangerously close.
The gap is narrowing because meme coins, which usually list on PumpSwap first, drive activity spikes that push its YTD stats into triple digits, compared with the more moderate gains on Raydium.
The dynamic is simple: Raydium brings depth and stability, making it ideal for large trades and established projects; PumpSwap brings speed and virality, which is perfect for degen launches trying to capture hype in minutes. That relationship has held throughout the current bull cycle. Even when the exact numbers move around, the story stays the same: Raydium leads by TVL, while PumpSwap leads by growth pace. Anyone deciding where to list their token needs to be clear on whether they care more about traditional robustness or the explosive traction that defines meme trends.
Costs to Launch Your meme coin on PumpSwap vs Raydium
| Step | PumpSwap | Raydium AMM |
|---|---|---|
| Create pool / market | 0.002 SOL (fees only) | You need an OpenBook Market: 0.285 – 2.78 SOL depending on the size of the orderbook |
| Transaction gas | Same (approx. 0.002 SOL) | Same |
| Suggested minimum liquidity | ≥ 5 SOL | ≥ 20 SOL (wider spreads) |
PumpSwap literally costs cents for the on-chain part; on Raydium, the cheap Market ID starts at 0.3 SOL and can reach 2.8 SOL if you want a larger orderbook.
On the other hand, Raydium still has higher TVL and lower slippage on large trades; PumpSwap stands out on low-MC tokens.
FAQ
Common questions when launching your token on Pump.fun
Can I edit the logo later?
Yes, as long as you do not revoke Update Authority.
Should I revoke Freeze/Mint?
100%. Without it, traders will smell rug risk.
Minimum liquidity on Raydium?
With less than 20 SOL, the pair stays highly illiquid; on PumpSwap, 5–10 SOL is enough for smooth trading.
When does Raydium make sense?
If you expect high volume, market makers, and a deeper “showcase” for your token, Raydium is still the benchmark. For degen, viral launches, PumpSwap is hard to beat.
Conclusion
With Smithii + PumpSwap, anyone can create a meme coin in five minutes and compete for the next 1 M MC while spending half a SOL. The choice is yours: speed and low cost (PumpSwap) or deeper liquidity and legacy brand power (Raydium).
