Token Safety Guides
Plain-language explainers on how EVM token scams work, and exactly how Tok{In} detects each one with Gigahorse bytecode decompilation and live DEX simulation.
Honeypot Tokens: What They Are & How to Detect Them
A honeypot token can be bought but not sold. Learn how honeypot contracts trap funds and how Tok{In} detects them via bytecode analysis and sell simulation.
Rug Pulls: How Crypto Liquidity Scams Work & How to Avoid Them
A rug pull drains holders when liquidity is not locked or burned. Learn to check LP locks and ownership, and how Tok{In} flags rug-pull risk before you buy.
Hidden Mint Functions: Unlimited Token Supply Risk Explained
Hidden mint functions let a token owner inflate supply and dump it. Learn how minting dilutes holders and how Tok{In} detects unlimited-supply risk.
Token Buy/Sell Tax & Modifiable Fees: The Soft Honeypot Risk
Buy and sell taxes are common, but an owner who can raise the sell tax to 100% creates a soft honeypot. Learn how Tok{In} flags modifiable-fee risk.
Token Blacklist & Whitelist Functions: Why They Block Sells
Blacklist and whitelist functions let a token owner block wallets from selling. Learn how this honeypot mechanism works and how Tok{In} detects it.
Token Ownership & Privileged Functions: Is "Renounced" Safe?
A renounced token is not always safe. Learn how owner powers, hidden roles, and upgradeable proxies keep control, and how Tok{In} surfaces ownership risk.