4️⃣Metadata Update

Modify & Enhance SPL Token Metadata on Solana

The Metadata Update Tool on Fundly is a powerful Web3 utility that allows token creators and project owners to modify and update the metadata of an SPL token on the Solana blockchain.

SPL tokens on Solana come with metadata fields, including token name, symbol, description, logo, and additional attributes. However, once a token is deployed, the metadata may need corrections, branding updates, or optimizations.

With Fundly’s Metadata Update Tool, token issuers can seamlessly update metadata fields without affecting token supply, mint authority, or functionality. This ensures better token branding, improved visibility on wallets & exchanges, and a more professional market presence.

Why Use the Metadata Update Tool?

1. Modify Token Branding & Improve Recognition

  • Update token name, symbol, or logo for better branding and marketability.

  • Essential for projects looking to rebrand, refresh, or optimize their token’s identity.

2. Fix Metadata Errors & Enhance Presentation

  • Correct spelling mistakes, inaccurate descriptions, or formatting issues.

  • Ensure metadata aligns with the token’s real purpose and use case.

3. Improve Visibility on Wallets, Explorers & DEXs

  • Tokens with optimized metadata appear professionally on wallets, Solana explorers, and decentralized exchanges.

  • Helps traders and investors recognize and trust the token more easily.

4. Add Additional Information & Utility Details

  • Include use case descriptions, official project links, and utility details.

  • Helps educate users and investors about the token’s functionality.

5. Ensure Consistency Across Ecosystems

  • Some token launches skip metadata setup or use placeholder data.

  • Updating metadata ensures uniformity across multiple blockchain platforms & marketplaces.

Key Metadata Fields That Can Be Updated

✅ Token Name – The displayed name of the token (e.g., Fundly Token). ✅ Token Symbol – The short ticker symbol (e.g., $FUNDLY). ✅ Description – A brief summary of the token’s purpose and utility. ✅ Token Logo – A URL pointing to an official logo for better branding. ✅ Project Website – A link to the token’s official site or documentation. ✅ Social Media Links – Twitter, Discord, Telegram, and GitHub links. ✅ Additional Metadata Fields – Custom fields for advanced token use cases.

How to Use the Metadata Update Tool on Fundly

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

  • Visit solfundly.com/tools.

  • Click "Connect Wallet" and select a Solana-compatible wallet (e.g., Phantom, Solflare).

Step 2: Select the Metadata Update Tool

  • Navigate to the Metadata Update section.

  • Enter the SPL Token Address of the token you want to update.

Step 3: Input New Metadata Details

  • Modify the relevant fields (e.g., token name, symbol, description, logo URL).

  • Ensure that the new data accurately represents the token.

Step 4: Confirm & Execute the Update

  • Review the changes carefully before proceeding.

  • Click "Update Metadata" to initiate the transaction.

Step 5: Approve the Transaction

  • Your Solana wallet will prompt you to approve the transaction.

  • Confirm the update, and the new metadata will be saved on-chain.

Step 6: Verify Metadata Changes

  • After successful execution, check your token on:

    • Solana explorers (e.g., Solscan, Explorer Solana).

    • Supported wallets (e.g., Phantom, Solflare, Backpack).

    • DEXs or DeFi platforms where the token is listed.

Important Considerations Before Updating Metadata

🔹 Only token owners with update authority can modify metadata. 🔹 Ensure all links (logo, website, social media) are correct and accessible. 🔹 Updating metadata does not affect token supply or functionality. 🔹 If the update authority is revoked, metadata cannot be modified again.

Use Cases for the Metadata Update Tool

🔹 Rebranding & Name Changes

  • Projects undergoing rebranding can modify token name, symbol, and description.

  • Helps align token branding with new product goals.

🔹 Fixing Metadata Mistakes

  • Correct incorrect token symbols, names, or typos in descriptions.

  • Ensures accuracy for investors, exchanges, and ecosystem partners.

🔹 Enhancing Token Visibility on Wallets & Marketplaces

  • Improve presentation on Solana wallets & explorers by adding a proper logo and description.

  • Helps traders and investors identify the token easily.

🔹 Updating Links & Social Media

  • Keep project links up-to-date for community engagement.

  • Essential for projects that grow over time and expand their online presence.

🔹 Adding Extra Details for DeFi & Utility Tokens

  • Provide additional metadata fields for governance, DeFi staking, or ecosystem rewards.

  • Helps educate users about token functionality.

Fundly’s Metadata Update Tool is an essential Web3 utility for updating and refining SPL token metadata on Solana. By allowing token creators to modify names, symbols, descriptions, logos, and social links, this tool helps projects improve branding, correct mistakes, and increase visibility on blockchain explorers and wallets.

Whether you're rebranding, fixing metadata, or optimizing token visibility, Fundly makes it easy to update SPL token details seamlessly, ensuring long-term clarity and trustworthiness. 🚀

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