How do I check if a Solana token is a honeypot?

Run the token's mint address through a safety checker and look at its honeypot flag, then confirm the authorities on a block explorer. A honeypot lets people buy but stops them selling. On MemePump the flag is score-based: it is set when RugCheck marks the token rugged or its risk score is 80 or higher. It does not simulate a sell.

How to check it, step by step

1. Get the mint address. Copy the mint from the official source or the DEX pair page. Avoid searching by ticker, since fake tokens copy names.
2. Run the check. Paste the mint into /token-check and read the honeypot field, the risk score and the warnings.
3. Understand what the flag means. The honeypot flag here is derived from the RugCheck result: rugged, or a score of 80 or higher. It is a risk signal, not a test sale, so a false result does not prove you can sell.
4. Check the authorities. An active freeze authority lets its holder freeze token accounts, which can block selling. Confirm freeze and mint authority on a block explorer such as Solscan.
5. Look at liquidity and holders. Check whether liquidity is locked or burned and whether a few wallets hold most of the supply. Thin liquidity can make selling hard even without a trick.

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FAQ

Does MemePump simulate a sell to detect honeypots?

No. The honeypot flag is score-based. It is true when the token is marked rugged or its risk score is 80 or higher. A real sell simulation would need a separate tool.

Can a token pass the check and still trap buyers?

Yes. Authorities or contract behavior can change, and new tricks may not be flagged yet. A passing result lowers risk but does not remove it.

Is a freeze authority always a honeypot?

No. Freeze authority is a capability, not proof of abuse. It does mean the holder could freeze accounts, so it is worth weighing along with who controls it.

Informational only. Automated analysis of public on-chain data from third-party sources; it can be incomplete, delayed or wrong. Not financial, investment or legal advice, and a low risk score does not mean a token is safe.

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