The blockchain a token is issued on affects its listing and liquidity in three main ways: which DEX venues hold early liquidity, how quickly centralized exchanges can support deposits and withdrawals, and which token-contract permissions traders and reviewers check. Exchanges integrate widely used networks faster; Coinbase, for example, named Ethereum, Base, Solana, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and Avalanche as supported networks for expedited listings in its 2025 guide, and Kraken notes non-EVM or novel chains can extend its timeline.
Chain guides
Ethereum
ERC-20 tokens, Uniswap pools, gas costs, and why Ethereum remains the default for CEX integration.
Read moreSolana
SPL and Token-2022 tokens, Raydium, Orca and Meteora pools, Jupiter routing, and mint/freeze authority checks.
Read moreBNB Chain
BEP-20 tokens, PancakeSwap pools, low fees, and how BNB Chain relates to Binance's listing preferences.
Read moreBase
ERC-20 tokens on Coinbase's Ethereum L2, Aerodrome and Uniswap liquidity, and the Coinbase listing path.
Read moreTON
Jetton tokens, STON.fi and DeDust pools, Telegram-native users, and non-EVM integration considerations.
Read moreArbitrum
ERC-20 tokens on Arbitrum One, Uniswap and Camelot liquidity, bridging, and exchange deposit support.
Read moreComparison
| Chain | Token standard | Typical early liquidity venues | Notes for CEX listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | ERC-20 | Uniswap and other AMMs | Supported by virtually every major CEX; higher gas costs on-chain |
| Solana | SPL Token / Token-2022 | Raydium, Orca, Meteora, routed by Jupiter | Traders check mint and freeze authorities |
| BNB Chain | BEP-20 | PancakeSwap | EVM-compatible; close ties to the Binance ecosystem |
| Base | ERC-20 (L2) | Aerodrome, Uniswap | Ethereum L2 incubated by Coinbase; on Coinbase’s expedited list |
| TON | Jetton | STON.fi, DeDust | Telegram-adjacent user base; non-EVM integration |
| Arbitrum | ERC-20 (L2) | Uniswap, Camelot | Ethereum L2; on Coinbase’s expedited list |
Multi-chain tokens
Many tokens exist on several chains through bridges or native multi-chain deployments. Each additional chain splits liquidity and adds deposit networks that exchanges must support and users can get wrong. Decide on a primary chain for CEX deposits, document official contract addresses on every chain, and make sure your market maker knows which networks each exchange supports for your token.
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