Introduction

Polymesh is built with Substrate, which is a framework and a set of modules for creating a blockchain. Substrate provides tools that offer low-level access to everything that happens on a Substrate network and these tools work with Polymesh.

The Polymesh App is such a tool. It is typically used by developers to explore the blockchain and transactions in depth.

Prerequisites

• A verified Polymesh Account.
• Enough POLYX balance on the account to cover transaction and protocol fees. 

Create an asset with the Polymesh App

1. Navigate to the Polymesh App.
2. For the account at the top, select your account in your wallet.
   
3. For the extrinsic, select “asset”, then "createAsset", as per the below screenshot:
   
   
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4. Asset Name: Enter an asset name.
   
5. Divisible: Select “Yes” or “No”.
   Please note: Once a divisible token is distributed, you cannot change it to be indivisible. However, if a token is initially indivisible, it can be changed to be a divisible token at any time.
6. Asset Type: Select one from the drop-down 
   
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7. Asset Identifier: You can add a Security Identifier by clicking on the “Add item” button below the Asset Type field. The Security Identifier should be in its original format (like 9 characters for the CUSIP for instance). If you don't have an asset identifier, click on "Remove item".
   
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   Approved values per asset identifiers:
   - CUSIP: 9 characters
   - CINS: 9 characters
   - ISIN: 12 characters
   - LEI: 20 characters
   - FIGI: 12 characters
8. Funding Round: To enter the Funding Round, click on the “include option” toggle to make it available then enter the funding round.
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9. Once all data are filled, click on "Submit transaction" then sign the transaction with your wallet. 
   
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10. You can verify the created token in the Polymath Token Studio.
    
    

    If you have any questions, feel free to open a conversation with our support team through the Polymesh Community page.