Setting Up a Discord Server for a Crypto Project
Discord is the standard platform for technical crypto communities. Proper server setup from day one saves moderators hours of work and creates a good first impression with new participants.
Channel Structure
INFORMATION
#announcements (admin only)
#welcome-rules (read-only)
#roadmap
COMMUNITY
#general
#off-topic
#introduce-yourself
SUPPORT
#faq (read-only, pinned answers)
#support-tickets (Ticket Tool bot)
#bug-reports
GOVERNANCE
#proposals (verified holders only)
#governance-voting
DEVELOPERS
#dev-chat
#integrations
#technical-docs
REGIONAL (as you grow)
#русский
#中文
Roles Setup
Core Team — red, full access
Moderator — orange, server management
Ambassador — yellow, trusted participants
Verified Holder — blue, NFT/token holder (via Collab.Land)
Active Member — green, >100 messages
Member — white, new basic participant
Bots for Crypto Server
Collab.Land: verify wallet ownership → automatic role for token holders. Standard for token-gated Discord.
MEE6 / Carl-bot: auto-moderation (spam, invite links), welcome messages, commands.
Ticket Tool: support tickets — user opens private ticket, team responds.
Dyno: additional moderation, logging, anti-spam.
Tatsu / Mee6 levels: level system — active participants get roles automatically.
Anti-spam Setup
Essential for crypto servers — constant attacks by bots and scammers:
- Slow mode in general channels: 5-30 seconds between messages
- Phone/email verification requirement for new participants
- Auto-kick if inactive for N days (optional)
- Lockdown mode during attack — temporary disable new joins
Setting up a Discord server with channels, roles, bots, and anti-spam: 1-2 business days.