How to check token authority on Solscan in 30 seconds
The single most important safety check before buying any new Solana token - step by step.
Step by step
1) Open solscan.io and paste the mint address. 2) Scroll to the 'Authority' section of the mint account. 3) Mint authority should read 'null' (renounced). 4) Freeze authority should also read 'null'. Anything else means control still exists somewhere.
What null proves
No one can create additional supply or freeze transfers. It does not prove team honesty or liquidity health - combine with LP-lock checks and metadata review.
Red flags
'Authority: <wallet address>' means active control. A locked-but-not-renounced setup is weaker than true renouncement.
FAQ
Does renouncement show instantly?
Yes, it is a protocol-level state visible to everyone immediately.
Can authority be hidden from Solscan?
No - it is public chain data.
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