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Token Development and Registration

Flow supports token development through two primary approaches: native Cadence contracts that leverage Flow's unique resource-oriented programming model, and EVM-compatible contracts that enable easy migration from Ethereum. This section provides comprehensive guides for how to create tokens with both approaches, along with registration processes to ensure ecosystem visibility.

Cadence token development​

Creating a Fungible Token​

Learn how to build a complete fungible token contract with Cadence's resource-based programming model. This comprehensive guide covers how to implement the Flow Fungible Token standard, manage token vaults for secure storage, create minter resources for controlled token creation, and deploy with proper metadata views. You'll build a production-ready token that integrates seamlessly with Flow's ecosystem, such as wallets, exchanges, and DeFi protocols.

Creating an NFT Contract​

Master the development of non-fungible token contracts with Flow's powerful Cadence language. This detailed tutorial walks through how to implement the Flow NFT standard, create collection resources for efficient NFT management, build minting mechanisms with access controls, and add comprehensive metadata support. Learn to create NFTs that work perfectly with marketplaces, wallets, and other Flow ecosystem applications.

Register Your Assets in Cadence​

Complete the registration process for your Cadence-based fungible and non-fungible tokens to ensure visibility across the Flow ecosystem. This guide covers how to submit your tokens to official registries, provide required metadata and documentation, follow community standards for token information, and integrate with major wallets and applications like Flow Wallet and IncrementFi.

Flow EVM Token Development​

Register Your ERC20 Token​

Register your ERC20 tokens deployed on Flow EVM to appear in wallets and ecosystem applications. This guide details the GitHub Pull Request process to add tokens to the Flow standard token list, provide proper token metadata and logos, meet verification requirements, and ensure compatibility with Flow Wallet, MetaMask, and other ecosystem tools.

Conclusion​

Flow's dual approach to token development provides developers with flexibility to choose the best paradigm for their projects. Whether you want to leverage Cadence's innovative resource model for enhanced security and composability, or use familiar EVM patterns for quick deployment, these guides ensure your tokens integrate seamlessly with Flow's thriving ecosystem of wallets, exchanges, and applications.

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