If you’ve followed our series so far, you know how to deploy a smart contract using Kalp Instant Deployer (KID). The next step? Launching tokens — the assets that power dApps, ecosystems, and communities.
Kalp Studio provides in‑built templates for:
- KRC‑20 – fungible token standard
- KRC‑721 – non‑fungible token (NFT) standard
- KRC‑1155 – multi-token standard (semi-fungible assets)
These are analogous to Ethereum’s ERC‑20, ERC‑721, and ERC‑1155 but optimised for the Kalp DLT. Let’s walk through how to deploy each token standard using KID and why they matter to developers.
What’s Changed: Why Token Deployment Is Easier Today
Until recently, creating custom tokens meant manually writing, compiling, and deploying Solidity or Go smart contracts. Each network had a different toolset, and deployment often broke.
With Kalp Instant Deployer, templates and form-based UIs now let you define tokens by name, symbol, supply, and mode and deploy them confidently and quickly.
What used to take hours can now be done in minutes, with full chain and code integration into Kalp Studio Console.
Step-by-Step: Deploying Your First KRC‑20 Token
Step 1: Access KID and Create a New Project
Log in to Kalp Studio Console, navigate to Kalp Instant Deployer, and click Explore.
For the detailed overview of navigation within KID, check out the previous blog in the series: here.
In the File Upload step, choose KALP Template. You’ll see a list of built-in token templates.
Step 2: Choose the Template
Under template options, for this article, let’s select KRC‑20 Token and click on Continue.
The built-in template includes logic for initialisation, transfer, minting, burning, approvals, and managing total supply, similar to ERC‑20, but optimised for Kalp DLT.
Step 3: Deploy and Confirm
Click Deploy. Within seconds, your token is live. You’ll receive:
- Contract Address
- Transaction Hash
- Links to view your token on KS Explorer
KRC vs ERC Standards: What You Should Know
| Feature | ERC‑20 / 721 / 1155 (Ethereum) | KRC‑20 / 721 / 1155 (Kalp DLT) |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Contract Code | Written in Solidity | Go / Kalp SDK contract templates |
| Gas & Fees | Variable; often high | Low, predictable, optimized for scale |
| Deployment Complexity | CLI-heavy; requires local tools | Form-based in-browser via KID |
| Integration | Requires manual ABI wiring | Seamless with KS Wallet + API Gateway |
| Chain Support | Ethereum & EVMs only | Kalp + EVM-compatible chains |
Why KRC matters: It combines the flexibility of ERC‑20 with low-cost, high-throughput infrastructure from Kalp, making token development accessible without compromising power.
Why This Matters to Web3 Builders
- Quick bootstrap for token-based dApps (governance systems, loyalty programs, NFT launches)
- Tokens as living entities, backed by wallet and explorer integration within Kalp Studio
- Portfolio scalability: one deployment path to multiple token standards
- Reduced overhead: no need for manual compilation, gas config, or ABI syncing
Real-World Example: Launching a Reward Token
Let’s say you’re building a rewards platform:
- Deploy a KRC‑20 USD-token for payments
- Add KRC‑721 NFTs for achievement badges
- Use KRC‑1155 to handle limited-edition items (e.g., event drops)
All using Kalp Studio, with unified API endpoints and wallet integration via KS Wallet and API Gateway.
What’s Coming Next
In the upcoming posts, we’ll show you:
- How to monitor token transactions using KS Explorer
- How to build frontend flows (transfer, mint, claim) using Postman and KS Embedded Wallet
Final Thoughts
By combining KID, token templates, and integrated tooling, Kalp Studio lowers the barrier for token issuance, without sacrificing control or integration.
Whether launching a test token or building a whole token economy, this is how Web3 tooling should work: simple, reliable, and powerful.
Next up in the series: We’ll explore how to monitor deployed contracts and tokens using KALP Studio and KS Explorer, post-deployment best practices for live systems.
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