TOP 5+1 BEST LAUNCHPAD SOLANA NFT

If you already have a NFT collection or you’re planning to create one, using a launchpad is one of the best options. Luckily, on Solana we have several Launchpad NFT with different features that fit different types of projects.

In this post, we’ll walk you through the 5 best Launchpad on Solana, plus an extra option that I’m sure will surprise you.

WHAT IS A NFT LAUNCHPAD?

A launchpad is a platform that handles the minting of NFT collections. In plain terms, it’s a website that manages NFT sales for other projects in exchange for a commission.

There’s no question that launchpad are a key solution for NFT creators. Not only because they save us the development work behind the mint, but also because they usually provide visibility, exposure, and security guarantees for investors.

There are all kinds of launchpad when it comes to reach, commission percentage, payment methods, protocols, customization, conditions, and more. So in this post, we’ll cover the best options available on the Solana network.

ARE SOLANA LAUNCHPAD WORTH IT?

Using a launchpad comes with upsides and downsides, like anything else. Let’s break them down before getting into the best options.

What do you think? Are launchpad worth it for your NFT on Solana? Let’s see which option fits your project best!

BEST LAUNCHPAD SOLANA COMPARISON

After this comparison table, we’ll break down the Launchpad mentioned above.

Solana Launchpad	Popularity	Marketing	Fee	Collection Type
Magic Eden	1	Yes	10%	PFP, Utility, Games, Art, Sports
Taiyo Robotics	2	Yes	8%	PFP, Utility, Games
Elixir	4	Possible	0-10%	PFP, Utility, Games, Deportes
Metaplex-Tensor	3	Possible	4.5%	Any
Exchange.art	5	Possible	5%	Art

1. MAGIC EDEN LAUNCHPAD

Magic Eden is the go-to Solana marketplace. It is where NFT on SOL get the most attention, and its launchpad is, of course, the most prestigious and well-known across the entire Blockchain.

Magic Eden’s launchpad has featured hundreds of projects, including many of the most iconic NFT collections on Solana.

Magic Eden Launchpad gives us unmatched marketing reach. Beyond that, it also gives us authority, prestige, and a security guarantee that no other launchpad on Solana can match right now.

Of course, it also has its downsides. Getting accepted is fairly difficult, you’ll need to pass several screening steps, they send the funds one week after the mint to an exchange with KYC, and they also charge a pretty high fee (10% of the mint).

2. TAIYO ROBOTICS LAUNCHPAD

If there is one launchpad that is comparable to Magic Eden in terms of importance on Solana, it has to be Taiyo Robotics Launchpad.

Despite its ups and downs, its launchpad is still the trusted place where a huge number of NFT projects choose to mint. They have also managed to innovate with features like their mint Raffles.

Taiyo Robotics’ launchpad gives you major visibility with investors, plus authority and credibility. On top of that, its Raffle mint system can help you raise more funds than a “traditional” mint.

It has a slightly lower fee than Magic Eden, and they will also transfer the funds directly to you, without needing to go through a KYC exchange. That said, they only launch NFT collections with strong numbers and real communities behind them.

3. ELIXIR LAUNCHPAD (OVOLS)

Elixir is a launchpad and Marketplace for the NFT collection “Ovols“. It is newer than the options mentioned above, but it is still well worth considering if you want to mint your NFT on Solana.

Here, you get two options inside its own launchpad: Elixir Launchpad and CreatorX.

4. METAPLEX CREATOR STUDIO & TENSOR

Metaplex is the protocol behind the majority of mints on Solana. On top of that, they have now launched Creator Studio, which lets any user create a custom mint without writing code.

With a 4.5% mint fee, it is a VERY compelling option given the advantages it brings:

• Bot protection
• Freeze during the mint
• Reveal
• Mandatory royalties
• Mint with tokens

This option becomes even more compelling if we can secure an agreement with Metaplex and Tensor (the second-largest marketplace on Solana).

They have partnered to promote featured mints across their channels when those mints are created in Metaplex Creator Studio. In practice, that gives us a ton of visibility and credibility, with a very low fee, plus trading advantages for our NFT on Tensor.

They have clearly become an almost unbeatable option. We will see how it evolves, but it could end up outperforming Magic Eden’s launchpad.

5. EXCHANGE.ART

With Exchange.art, we are looking at something completely different: an option built for artists. Exchange.art is a marketplace for digital art on SOL, basically the Foundation equivalent on the Solana Blockchain.

Beyond being a Marketplace, it also gives us the option to create our NFT and sell them directly on its Marketplace, so we can call it the “launchpad for art” on Solana.

They charge a 5% fee on primary sales and 2.5% on secondary sales.

We handle marketing on our own, since they don’t give us special promotion, though they often retweet us.

5+1. YOUR OWN MINT

You may not have considered this route, but running your own mint instead of using an external launchpad can be a very smart move if it fits your NFT collection.

To run your own mint, you’ll need programming skills to build the functionality and the “Mint Site”. You can also delegate it to a developer who can handle it for you.

If you’re looking for someone to build your mint, we recommend contacting SolKing. They’re our partners in Smithii and have worked with the biggest projects on Solana.

Some positive and negative factors to keep in mind are:

FINAL TAKEAWAY

You now have all the details you need on the best-known and most reliable Solana launchpads. Keep in mind that launchpad only handles the mint. Once your NFT collection is minted, it will be available on the secondary market across different Marketplaces.

Now it’s time to go all in on growing your community and launching your NFT collection successfully (we show you how to do it for free in this course).

Thanks for reading, and above all, best of luck with your project!