Solana token metadata guide: what wallets and DEXes actually read
Logo, name, symbol, socials — metadata decides whether your coin looks professional or abandoned everywhere it appears.
Where metadata lives
Token metadata is a JSON file (name, symbol, description, image URL, social links) hosted online and linked from the mint. Wallets, Jupiter and explorers read it live.
The fields that matter
A square logo at least 256px, an honest description, working X/Twitter and Telegram URLs. Broken image links or placeholder text are the fastest way to look like a scam.
Hosting matters
Free hosts go offline; your coin then renders blank everywhere. CoinPlex hosts metadata and the optional coin page on infrastructure that stays up.
FAQ
Can metadata change later?
The hosted page content can be edited; core name/symbol are fixed at mint.
What image size should I use?
Square PNG or WebP, minimum 256x256 — under 2 MB upload limit.
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