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What is Mint Authority on Solana?

Short answer

Mint authority is the wallet that can create additional token supply. Active mint authority is a top launch risk signal unless emissions are planned.

Key facts

  • Controls new supply
  • Revoke is permanent
  • Visible on Launch Score

Problem

Founders and buyers confuse mint authority with overall safety.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Check status on Launch Score
  2. Revoke when supply is final
  3. Share updated score

Common mistakes

  • Claiming fixed supply with active mint authority

How MakeMeACoin helps

Launch Score flags active mint authority; revoke tool in Token Control.

Revoke Mint Authority →

This does not

  • guarantee token safety
  • guarantee price performance
  • replace independent verification
  • provide financial advice

FAQ

Who holds mint authority after create?

The wallet you mint with, unless you transfer it.

Next: run Launch Score and share your public trust page.

Check Launch Score

Create a Solana token, lock authorities, create Raydium liquidity, and get a public Launch Score.