Dev Buy
What Is a Dev Buy?
A dev buy is an initial purchase of your own coin that happens before the coin goes live on the bonding curve. It allows creators to show early conviction in their own project.
How It Works
During the coin creation process, you'll see the option to make a dev buy
Enter the SOL amount you want to spend
An estimated number of coins you'll receive is displayed
The final amount may vary slightly based on bonding curve mechanics
The dev buy is executed when the coin launches
Visibility & Transparency
Dev buys are fully transparent:
✅ The transaction is visible on-chain
✅ It's labeled as a dev buy on the coin page
✅ The community can see exactly how much the creator purchased
This transparency helps build trust - holders can see that the creator purchased their own coin.
For a comparison between dev buys and auto buybacks, see Auto Dev Buys.
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