Honeypot Detector
Paste any token address. On Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base it runs a real buy-then-sell simulation; on every other supported chain it runs contract-level static analysis - both in one place.
Live simulation vs. static analysis - what's the difference?
A live simulation actually executes a buy transaction against the token's real liquidity pool, then immediately tries to sell it back, exactly like a real trader would - this catches tricks that only appear during an actual transaction. Static analysis instead reads the contract's bytecode and permissions directly without executing a trade. Both are useful; live simulation is generally considered stronger evidence where it's available (Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base today), while static analysis gives broad coverage across every other chain this site supports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which blockchains does this honeypot detector support?
It covers every chain this site supports for scanning, over 56 in total. Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base use a live buy/sell simulation; every other supported chain uses contract-level static security analysis instead.
How is this different from a static honeypot check?
On Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base, this tool executes a real, live buy-then-sell transaction against the token's actual liquidity pool, rather than only reading the contract's code. This can catch honeypot behavior that only shows up during a real trade. Other chains use static contract analysis instead, which is still highly effective at catching common honeypot patterns.
Is this honeypot detector free to use?
Yes, this tool is completely free, with no signup, no wallet connection, and no limit on how many tokens you check.
What does "buy tax" and "sell tax" mean in the results?
These are the percentage fees a token's contract deducts automatically when you buy or sell it. Extremely high sell tax (50% or more) is a common way developers trap value even when technically allowing a sale to go through.
Does Auto Detect work for every chain?
Yes. Auto Detect looks up the token's actual trading pair across every supported chain and automatically picks the correct one, the same method used by the main Rug Checker scanner.
Why does one chain show "Market Data Only" instead of a honeypot verdict?
A small number of newer or non-EVM chains don't have a contract-security provider connected yet, so this tool shows available liquidity data only rather than guessing at a honeypot verdict it can't verify.
Can I check a BNB Chain (BSC) token for honeypot behavior?
Yes, BNB Chain is one of the three chains supported by live buy/sell simulation, giving you the most accurate honeypot verdict available on this site.
Should I use this tool or the main Rug Checker?
This tool is focused purely on honeypot detection with the best method available per chain. The main Rug Checker gives a broader 0-100 safety score covering liquidity, holder concentration, ownership and more. Using both gives you the fullest picture.
Why did I get a different verdict here than the main Rug Checker?
On Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base, this tool uses live simulation while the main Rug Checker uses static analysis, so results can occasionally differ if the contract behaves differently under a real transaction than its code suggests at rest. Treat any honeypot flag from either tool as a serious warning.
Do I need to connect my wallet to use this tool?
No. You only need to paste a token contract address. No wallet connection, private key, or seed phrase is ever required.