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The Sui mint tokens tool lets token creators create more token supply for existing Sui tokens. This tool is useful for:
- Adding more tokens to meet growing ecosystem needs
- Releasing tokens on a planned schedule
- Creating tokens for new partnerships or initiatives
- Replacing burned tokens or adjusting the circulating supply
The tool provides an easy way to mint new tokens directly to specified wallet addresses, making supply management simple for project teams.
Only the wallet that has the Treasury cap can create more token supply. This means:
- The original creator of the token (if they still have the treasury cap)
- Any wallet that was given the treasury cap
- A multisig wallet if the treasury cap was transferred to it
- A smart contract program that controls the treasury cap for automatic token releases
If the treasury cap has been revoked (removed permanently) or transferred to an unreachable address, no one can mint new tokens. This security makes sure only authorized parties can change the token supply.
How many tokens you can mint depends on several things:
- Technical Limit - Total supply cannot exceed u64 maximum value (approximately 18.4 quintillion)
- Token Economics - Your project's tokenomics and planned release schedule
While 20lab lets you mint any technically valid amount, good token management means sticking to your published tokenomics to keep community trust and token value.
To mint additional tokens with the 20lab mint tokens tool:
- Connect the wallet that has the treasury cap
- Enter your token's coin type or address
- Enter how many tokens you want to mint
- Enter the wallet address that will receive the new tokens
- Confirm the transaction to finish the minting process
The newly minted tokens will be sent directly to the specified address as coin object that the recipient wallet can immediately use.
The mint tool creates tokens one address at a time, but you can easily send to multiple addresses:
- First, mint the total amount you need to your own wallet
- Then use the 20lab Sui multisender tool to distribute tokens to multiple recipients
This two-step process gives you the multisender's batch features while creating new token supply. The multisender lets you upload CSV files with addresses and amounts, saving time and gas fees compared to individual transactions.
Minting more tokens doesn't change existing holders' balances, but it can have economic effects:
- Dilution - More total supply means each token represents a smaller share
- Market Value - Extra supply might affect price if demand doesn't match
- Governance Power - For voting tokens, individual voting power might decrease
- Distribution Stats - Supply concentration and distribution will change
Clear communication about minting plans and following your published tokenomics is crucial for community trust. Successful projects regularly update their community about supply changes and stick to announced release schedules.
Yes, all token minting operations are permanently recorded on the Sui blockchain and can be seen in several ways:
- Sui block explorers show mint transactions in the token's history
- The token's total supply updates in real-time
- Mint transactions appear in the treasury cap holder's wallet history
- Analytics platforms track supply changes over time
This transparency ensures accountability in token supply management and lets community members verify that token releases follow the project's stated tokenomics. Any changes from announced schedules are visible on-chain to all stakeholders.
The 20lab interface prevents unauthorized minting attempts:
- The tool shows if your currently connected wallet holds treasury cap for your token
- If your connected wallet doesn't have the treasury cap, the minting button is disabled
- This prevents failed transactions and wasted gas fees
- You'll see a clear message telling you to connect the wallet with the proper cap
This security feature helps you quickly see if you have the right permissions before trying to mint.