Increase Token Use Case: A Guide for Sustainable Growth
Launching a token without a clear use case is a common starting point, but long-term success requires adding real utility. This guide explains why a 'no use case' token is risky and provides actionable steps to build sustainable value for holders and creators. We focus on practical utilities you can add post-launch and how to structure fees for ongoing development.
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The Problem with 'No Use Case' Tokens
Launching is easy. Building something that lasts is the real challenge.
While launching a token with 'no use case' is simple and fast, it sets a foundation built on pure speculation. Data shows these tokens have significantly higher abandonment rates after the initial launch hype fades. Without a reason to hold beyond price speculation, sell pressure consistently outweighs buy pressure, leading to rapid devaluation. The verdict is clear: for a token to have a lasting community and value, introducing a use case isn't just an upgrade—it's a necessity for survival.
Platforms that facilitate 'no use case' launches often provide no tools for the next step. In contrast, a launchpad designed for growth, like Spawned, includes features from the start—such as a 0.30% creator fee per trade—that generate immediate revenue to fund the development of that crucial utility.
5 Practical Use Cases You Can Add After Launch
You don't need a complex game or DeFi protocol to add utility. Here are effective, implementable use cases for a Solana token:
- Referral & Reward System: Use the token to reward community members for spreading the word. Allocate a portion of the 0.30% creator fee to fund a reward pool for social media shilling or bringing in new holders.
- Staking for Access: Create a simple staking contract where holders lock tokens to access exclusive content, a private Discord channel, or early news. This reduces circulating supply and rewards loyalty.
- Community Governance: Let token holders vote on key decisions: how to use the community treasury, which charity to donate to, or the design of the next NFT. Tools like Realms on Solana make this straightforward.
- Revenue Share Model: Direct a percentage of the project's ongoing revenue (from NFT sales, partner deals) to buy back and burn the token, or distribute it to stakers. This ties token value directly to project success.
- Utility in an AI-Powered Hub: Use the included AI website builder to create a dedicated site for your token. This site can host staking portals, governance proposals, and project updates, turning your token into a membership key for your digital ecosystem.
Funding Your Utility: Launchpad Fee Models Compared
How you launch determines your budget for building what comes next.
To build and maintain use cases, you need a sustainable revenue stream. Not all launchpads provide this. Here’s how different models impact your ability to increase utility:
| Feature | Typical 'No Use Case' Launchpad | Spawned (Growth-Focused) |
|---|---|---|
| Creator Fee on Trades | 0% | 0.30% |
| Holder Rewards | None | 0.30% ongoing rewards to stakers/loyal holders |
| Post-Launch Tooling | Minimal; focused on launch only | AI website builder included (saves $29-99/month) |
| Graduation Path | Often none or limited | Move to Token-2022 for 1% perpetual fees |
| Upfront Cost | Low (sometimes zero) | 0.1 SOL (~$20) |
The key difference is ongoing revenue. A 0% creator fee model leaves you with no built-in funding to develop the very use cases your token needs. Spawned's 0.30% fee generates capital from day one, which can be funneled into development, marketing, and reward pools.
Step-by-Step: From No Use Case to Functional Token
Follow this actionable plan to evolve your token after launch.
Building a Token That Pays for Itself
A good token funds its own future.
The ultimate goal is a self-sustaining token ecosystem. Here’s how the revenue flow can work:
- Launch: You pay 0.1 SOL to launch on Spawned, receiving an AI-built site and smart contracts with a 0.30% trade fee.
- Initial Growth: As trading volume begins, the 0.30% fee generates SOL. A portion (e.g., 50%) funds development of the first utility feature.
- Utility Launch: You release a staking pool. The remaining fee revenue can be converted to the token and distributed as staking rewards (the built-in 0.30% holder reward), creating a buy pressure loop.
- Maturity & Graduation: As the project grows, you graduate to Solana's Token-2022 standard. This enables a configurable 1% transfer fee on all transactions, creating a perpetual, decentralized revenue model for ongoing development, marketing, and community rewards.
This model transforms your token from a speculative asset into a productive asset with a clear value-creation cycle.
Ready to Build a Token with a Future?
Starting with 'no use case' is just the beginning. The real work—and the real opportunity—lies in building the utility that creates a lasting community and sustainable value.
Launching on Spawned gives you the tools and economic model to do this from day one: immediate creator revenue, holder rewards, and a professional AI website to host your growing ecosystem—all for a 0.1 SOL launch fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. Many successful projects start simply and add utility later. The key is having a plan and a way to fund it. Using a launchpad that provides ongoing creator fees (like 0.30% per trade) gives you a treasury to develop features post-launch, such as staking or governance modules.
A staking-for-access model is one of the simplest. Create a mechanism where holders lock tokens to join an exclusive Telegram group or Discord channel. This reduces sell pressure and rewards loyal holders. You can use the included AI website builder to create the staking interface and information page.
The 0.30% fee on every trade generates a stream of revenue in SOL. This revenue acts as a development fund. For example, if your token does $100,000 in daily volume, that's $300 per day you can allocate to pay developers, fund reward pools, or market your new utility features—all without dipping into your own pocket.
Token-2022 is an upgraded token standard on Solana. A key feature is the ability to set permanent, configurable transfer fees (e.g., 1%). When you graduate your token to this standard, every transaction generates a small fee that goes to a designated treasury. This creates a sustainable, decentralized income source for long-term project maintenance and growth.
While not strictly necessary, it is highly effective. A dedicated website acts as the central hub for your token's utility—hosting the staking app, governance votes, and project documentation. Building this professionally can cost $29-99/month; having it included for free removes a cost barrier and lets you establish a credible home for your project immediately.
The process is similar in the beginning. The difference is in planning for sustainability. A pure meme token often relies on hype alone. This guide teaches you to use that initial launch momentum to fund real utility, similar to how you would [plan a gaming token's economy](/use-cases/token/how-to-launch-gaming-token-on-solana). The goal is to transition from speculation to a project with tangible reasons to hold.
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