TOP 5+1 BEST LAUNCHPAD Solana NFT
If you have an NFT collection or are considering creating one, using a launchpad is one of the best options. Fortunately, on Solana we have different NFT Launchpads with differentcharacteristics that adapt to different types of projects.
In this post, we will show you the Top 5 Solana Launchpad and a bonus option that will surprise you, I'm sure.
WHAT IS AN NFT LAUNCHPAD
A launchpad is a platform that mints NFT collections. Basically a website that is in charge of selling NFTs for other projects in exchange for a commission.
Undoubtedly launchpads are an essential solution for NFT developers. Not only because they save us the work of development in the mint. But also because of the visibility and exposure they offer in most cases, as well as security guarantees for investors.
There are launchpads of all kinds in terms of scope, commission percentage, payment methods, protocols, customization, conditions, etc. In this post, we will see the best options within the Solana blockchain.
ARE Solana LAUNCHPADS WORTH IT?
Using a launchpad has positive and negative parts, like everything else, so let's take a look before we start with the best options!
✅ BENEFITS LAUNCHPAD Solana
"Guarantee" of good performance in mint
More visibility for our collection
Marketing Assistance
They will do the mint for us
We will save money on Development
❌ CONS LAUNCHPAD Solana
We may be rejected
They take a fee from our mint
We do not have control of mint
External errors may occur
They have their own conditions
Do you think launchpads for your NFTs on Solana are worth it? Let's see which option bestsuits your project!
COMPARISON OF BEST Solana LAUNCHPADS
After this comparison table, we will see detailed information about the mentioned Launchpads.
| Solana Launchpad | Popularity | Marketing | Commission | 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, Sports |
| Metaplex-Tensor | 3 | Possible | 4.5% | Any |
| Exchange.art | 5 | Possible | 5% | Art |
Marketing: Launchpad gives us exposure and marketing support
Commission: Percentage of our mint that we will pay to Launchpad
Collection type: Collection types that are minted in Launchpad
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1. MAGIC EDEN LAUNCHPAD
Magic Eden is Solana's Marketplace par excellence. It is the center of attention SOL NFTs and its launchpad is, of course, the most prestigious and well-known in the entire Solana blockchain.
Hundreds of projects have passed through Magic Eden's launchpad and undoubtedly many of the iconic NFT collections at Solana.
The Magic Eden Launchpad will give us unparalleled marketing reach. But not only that, but it will also give us authority, prestige, and a security guarantee unmatched by any other launchpad on Solana today.
Of course, it also has its bad side. It is quite complicated to be accepted, we will need to pass quite a few filters, they send the funds a week after the mint to an exchange with KYC and also, they have a quite high commission (10% of the mint).
Here we explain how to mint in Magic Eden Launchpad.
2. TAIYO ROBOTICS LAUNCHPAD
If we have a launchpad comparable to Magic Eden in terms of importance on Solana, without any doubt, we should talk about Taiyo Robotics Launchpad.
Despite their comings and goings, their launchpad is still the trusted place for many NFT projects that mint there. In addition, they have been able to innovate with features such as their mint Raffles.
The Taiyo Robotics launchpad offers us a lot of visibility with investors, authority, and guarantees. All this added to the possibility of obtaining more funds than with a "traditional" mint due to its mint per Raffle system.
It has a slightly lower commission than Magic Eden and in addition, they will transfer the funds directly to us, without the need to go through an exchange with KYC. Of course, they only launch NFT collections with largenumbers and communities behind them.
3. ELIXIR LAUNCHPAD (OVOLS)
Elixir is a launchpad and Marketplace of the NFT "Ovols" collection. Despite its short run compared to those mentioned above, it is a very good option to consider for minting your NFTs on Solana.
In this case, we have two options within its own launchpad: Elixir Launchpad and CreatorX.
- Elixir Launchpad is more premium and is used through application. It will be advertised as an officialpartnership and has a mint commission. A great option a bit below (in terms of influence) than the previous ones, but with a lot of potential.
- CreatorX is a DIY launchpad that allows any user to make a mint without programming, similar to LaunchMyNFT. The only condition is that a small amount of NFTs are reserved for Ovols holders. In this case we willnothave that marketing support.
4. METAPLEX CREATOR STUDIO & TENSOR
Metaplex is the protocol used in most mints on Solana. But in addition, they have now launched their Creator Studio in which they allow any user to create their own customized mint without coding.
With a commission of 4.5% of the mint it is a VERY interesting option considering the advantages it brings us:
- Protection against bots
- Freeze during mint
- Reveal
- Mandatory Royalties
- Mint with tokens
This option becomes even more interesting if we manage to reach an agreement with Metaplex and Tensor (Solana's second-largest marketplace).
They have joined forces to promote featured mints in their networks that are made in the Metaplex Creator Studio. That is, it will give us a lot of visibility and credibility, with a very low percentage and advantages in trading our NFTs in Tensor.
Undoubtedly they have become a practically unbeatable option, we will see how it evolves, but it is possible that it will surpass Magic Eden's launchpad.
5. EXCHANGE.ART
With Exchange.art we are going to something completely different, it is an option for artists. Exchange.art is adigitalartmarketplaceonSOL, it is the analog of Foundation on the Solana blockchain.
In addition to Marketplace, it also offers us the option to create our own NFTs and sell them directly in its Marketplace, so we can call it an "art launchpad" on Solana.
They have a 5% commission on primary sales and 2.5% on secondary sales.
We have to do the marketing on ourown, as we do not receive special promotions, but it is common that they retweet us.
5+1. YOUR OWN MINT
Maybe you haven't thought about this option, but making your own mint instead of using an external launchpad can be a verygooddecision if it suits your NFT collection.
To make your own mint, you will need programming skills to create the functionality and the "Mint Site". You can also delegate it to a developer to do it for you.
If you want someone to create your mint, we recommend contacting SolKing. They are our partners at Smithii and have worked with Solana's largest projects.
Some factors to consider, both positive and negative, are:
- You will not have to pay commission to a launchpad
- You will have fixed costs (developers and candy machine fees)
- No need to negotiate with launchpad and receive rejections.
- Security and guarantees are lower in some aspects
CONCLUSION
You already have all the details you need to know about Solana's most popular and recommended launchpads. Remember that the launchpad will only take care of the mint, once minted your NFT collection will be available in the secondary market in different Marketplaces.
It's time to do your best to grow your community and successfully launch your NFT collection (we teach you how to create a successful collection do it for free in this course).
Thank you for reading us and best of luck with your project!
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