How can I check a pump.fun token for rug-pull signals?

You cannot be sure any pump.fun token is safe, so check each one. The platform's design generally revokes mint and freeze authority, but verify that per token. The remaining risks are concentrated holders, insider buying, copycat mints and what happens after the token graduates to a DEX pool. Review the mint yourself; this is not financial advice.

How to check it, step by step

1. Confirm the exact mint. Copy the mint from the pump.fun page and compare it with the official project link. Copycats reuse names and images.
2. Run the token check. Paste the mint into /token-check and read the risk score, authorities, liquidity lock and warnings. Very new tokens may have limited data.
3. Verify authorities on an explorer. Open the mint on Solscan or Solana Explorer and confirm mint and freeze authority are empty. Do not assume it from the platform.
4. Check the holders. Use /tools/solana-token-holders. Look for a few wallets holding a large share and for clusters that may be linked to the creator. Remember the bonding curve account appears as a holder.
5. Know the stage. A token on the bonding curve and one that graduated to a DEX pool behave differently. Check where liquidity sits and who controls it.

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FAQ

Are pump.fun tokens rug pulls by default?

No. But the low barrier to launching means many tokens are low quality, and creators or insiders can still sell large positions. Each token needs its own check.

Why check authorities if pump.fun revokes them?

Pump.fun's design typically revokes them, but fake lookalike mints can be made elsewhere. A quick check of the actual mint confirms what you are looking at.

Is a low risk score enough on a new token?

No. New tokens have little history, so the score may rest on thin data. A low score is not a guarantee, so combine it with holder and liquidity checks.

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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