Solana Token Scams: What to Watch For

Solana's low fees and fast launches have made it a memecoin playground — and a magnet for scams. Here's how to research SPL tokens with your eyes open.

Why Solana sees so many scams

Creating a token is cheap and quick, so there's an endless stream of throwaway tokens designed to extract money fast.

What to check

Holder distribution (done right)

Measure concentration against circulating supply with burn addresses excluded.

Mint authority

If the mint authority is still active, more tokens can be created, diluting holders.

Wallet age and clusters

A swarm of fresh wallets funded from one source can signal coordinated insiders.

Liquidity depth

Thin liquidity equals easy manipulation and easy rugs.

Research SPL tokens the easy way

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