Explore the new Token Extensions on Solana. This guide covers creating custom tokens, managing them, and leveraging advanced features like transfer hooks and metadata pointers.

Overview

Token Extensions, part of the SPL Token program, offer enhanced functionality for tokens on Solana. This official guide introduces developers to these new capabilities, enabling more complex and customizable token behaviors.

Key learning points:

• Understanding the architecture of Token Extensions.
• How to initialize new mints with various extensions (e.g., transfer fees, interest-bearing, non-transferable).
• Practical examples of using extensions like metadata pointers, permanent delegates, and mint close authority.
• Interacting with tokens that have extensions enabled.

This tutorial is vital for developers working with fungible or non-fungible tokens on Solana who want to utilize the latest features for advanced tokenomics and control.