STEPS TO CREATE YOUR SOLANA TOKEN

OVERVIEW OF MAIN STEPS TO CREATE YOUR SOLANA TOKEN
Here’s the step-by-step plan we will follow:

PHASE 1: SETUP YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Install Ubuntu (inside WSL)

Install Rust (programming language used for Solana programs)

Install Solana CLI (Command Line Interface)

Install Anchor (Framework for writing Solana smart contracts)

PHASE 2: CREATE YOUR TOKEN
Create Solana Wallet and get test SOL

Create the token with SPL Token program (Fixed Supply, No Minting, No Freezing)

Distribute token supply (95% to liquidity, 5% for vesting)

PHASE 3: ADD FUNCTIONALITIES
Write and deploy staking smart contract (with reward pool logic)

Write and deploy vesting smart contract (1-year quarterly unlock)

Set per-wallet holding limit (only for first 12 minutes after launch)

PHASE 4: LAUNCH
Lock and burn liquidity

Go live on Solana Mainnet