Forge Tutorial: Create & Deploy a Token

Vestra Forge User Guide

Vestra Forge is a visual Solana program builder. It allows you to drag modules onto a canvas, connect them, validate logic, and deploy to Devnet or Mainnet without needing to hand-write Rust.

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Getting Started

1. Create a Project

   • From the dashboard, click New Project.

   • Give your project a name (e.g., “Token Launch”).

   • Select a workspace and network (Devnet for testing).

   • Project opens inside the Visual Editor.

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Exploring the Module Library

On the left side, you’ll find the Module Library. Each module represents a reusable Solana program building block.

Categories

• Token → SPL Token Mint, Liquidity Pools.

• NFT → NFT Mint (Metaplex).

• Core → PDA Account, Timers.

• Governance → Governance Proposal.

• DeFi → Liquidity Pools, yield modules.

Adding a Module

• Click Add to Canvas to place the module inside the editor.

• Drag modules to position them.

• Connect outputs → inputs to define data flow.

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Connection Types

On the right panel, you’ll see Connection Types:

• Data Flow → moves account data, transaction params, or user input between modules.

• Instruction Flow → sequences program calls (logic ordering).

• Token Flow → moves assets between wallets/accounts.

• NFT Flow → links NFT minting or metadata operations.

Tip: Hover over a port to see what type of connection is expected.

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Building a Token Mint Example

Let’s create an SPL Token Mint program.

1. Add Start Node

   • Click Add Start Node in the canvas.

   • Defines program name and default network.

2. Add SPL Token Mint

   • From Module Library → Token → SPL Token Mint.

   • Place on canvas.

3. Configure Parameters

   • Name: Vestra Token

   • Symbol: VST

   • Decimals: 9

   • Initial Supply: 1,000,000,000

   • Authority: Wallet

4. Connect Nodes

   • Start Node → SPL Token Mint (payer input).

5. Validate

   • Click Validate.

   • Fix any warnings (e.g., unconnected accounts).

6. Generate Code

   • Forge outputs Anchor workspace + IDL.

   • Code is viewable or downloadable as a ZIP.

7. Compile

   • Runs Anchor build in a sandbox.

   • Outputs .so binaries + warnings.

8. Deploy

   • Connect Phantom wallet.

   • Sign transaction.

   • Explorer link returned on success.

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Monitoring

Switch to the Monitor tab to:

• Watch logs in real time.

• Track job progress (generate, compile, deploy).

• Debug validation errors.

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Advanced Workflows

• PDA Accounts → create program-derived accounts for advanced ownership models.

• Governance Proposals → wire tokens into voting modules for DAO governance.

• Liquidity Pools → connect Token Mints into pools to simulate or deploy DeFi flows.

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Best Practices

• Start on Devnet before deploying to Mainnet.

• Use Validate frequently to catch schema issues early.

• Save projects regularly - Forge snapshots your canvas.

• Pair with VestraGPT for balance checks, price queries, and swap simulations.

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Vestra Forge turns complex Solana programs into visual workflows - empowering builders of every level.