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# Launch a Token on Arc Mainnet \[Biscotti Finance token launchpad]

A name and a symbol become a live token on Arc through Biscotti Finance,
with its whole supply in the pool and the liquidity locked forever. Use the
[Arc Mainnet guide](/arc-mainnet) for wallet setup, or explore the
[Arc token guide](/arc-tokens) to learn about token addresses and trading.

[Launch a token ↗](https://biscotti.finance/launchpad/launch)

## At a glance

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Supply | **1,000,000,000**, fixed |
| Liquidity | **100%** of supply in the pool, locked forever |
| Team allocation | **0**. No presale, no hidden wallets |
| Pool | 1% fee tier, paired with USDC |
| Launch fee | **1 USDC** |
| Creator earns | **70%** of trading fees |
| Networks | Arc Mainnet · Arc Testnet |

## Launch in four steps

:::steps
### Name it

Name and symbol. Logo, description and links are optional.

### Pick a curve

Standard or Moon. See [Launch Curves](/launchpad/curves).

### Choose a fee mode

Payout, burn, buyback and burn, or holder rewards. See [Fees](/launchpad/fees).

### Confirm

One transaction. Add an opening buy to be the first buyer.
:::

:::tip[The first buy is yours]
`launchAndBuy` launches and buys in the same transaction. No bot can buy
before the creator.
:::

## Costs

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Launch fee | 1 USDC |
| Gas | ~0.2 USDC |
| Opening buy | Optional, any amount |

Keep about **1.3 USDC** in your wallet. The app sets gas aside before it lets
you launch.

## FAQ

### How do I launch a token on Arc?

Open the Biscotti Finance launchpad, enter a name and symbol, pick a liquidity
curve and fee mode, and confirm one transaction. The token trades immediately.

### How much does it cost to launch a token on Biscotti?

A 1 USDC launch fee plus about 0.2 USDC of gas on Arc. An opening buy is optional.

### What does a token creator earn?

70% of the 1% trading fee on every trade of the token, handled by the
creator's chosen fee mode.

### Is the liquidity locked?

Yes. A vault holds every position and has no withdraw function.
[Safety](/launchpad/safety).

### Can more tokens be minted?

No. The token has no mint function after launch.

### Who pays out the fees?

Anyone. `distributeFees(token)` is permissionless.

### Where are the contracts?

[Contract reference](/launchpad/contracts).