What does mint authority mean on a Solana token?

Mint authority is the permission to create new units of a Solana token. Whoever holds it can increase the supply at any time, which can dilute holders and crash the price. If the authority has been revoked, no one can mint more. An active mint authority is a risk signal worth checking before you hold a token.

How to check it, step by step

1. Find the mint address. Copy the token's mint address from an official source or the DEX pair page.
2. Run the check. Paste it into /token-check. The report shows whether the mint authority is enabled. MemePump treats an authority as enabled when it is set to an address, and as disabled when it is empty or the system program.
3. Confirm on a block explorer. Open the mint on Solscan or Solana Explorer and read the mint authority field. A revoked authority shows as none.
4. If it is active, see who holds it. Find out whether the authority is a single wallet, a multisig or a known program. One unknown wallet with control over supply is a higher risk.
5. Weigh it with other signals. Combine it with holder concentration and liquidity. An active authority is not proof of abuse, but it removes a protection that holders usually want.

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FAQ

Is an active mint authority always bad?

Not always. Some tokens, such as stablecoins, keep it on purpose to issue supply. For a meme token, an active mint authority held by an unknown wallet is a clear risk.

Can mint authority be turned back on after it is revoked?

No. Revoking mint authority on Solana is permanent for that mint. Check that the field is empty rather than trusting a claim that it was revoked.

Does a revoked mint authority make a token safe?

No. It removes one risk only. Holder concentration, liquidity, freeze authority and other factors still matter, and no single check is a guarantee of safety.

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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