Here's a guide for those who want to actually try making a meme coin.

Basically, you proceed through seven steps, but the first important thing is to clarify the purpose of the coin. Is it just a joke, or do you seriously want to build a community? If this is unclear, things will get shaky later on. Choosing a theme is also crucial; for example, using a dog motif like Dogecoin or adding some interesting elements can attract more attention.

The next point in making a meme coin is selecting the blockchain. If you use Ethereum, it’s highly stable but has high gas fees. Using a chain from a major centralized exchange (CEX) can be cheaper. Polygon is also a decent option. Choose according to your goals and budget.

During the token development stage, decide on the name, symbol, total supply, and decimal places. Using Remix, an online IDE for Ethereum, makes coding easier. Write the smart contract in Solidity, test it on a testnet, and then deploy it to the mainnet—that’s the standard procedure.

A common oversight in making meme coins is community building. Spread information on Twitter or Discord, create a website, and make the meme go viral. Without doing this, liquidity won’t develop.

Finally, list the coin on a decentralized exchange (DEX) like platform and add funds to the liquidity pool. Only then can trading begin. Making a meme coin isn’t just about the technology; marketing and community are also very important, so keep that in mind.