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Revoke Mint Authority on Solana

Permanently remove the ability to mint additional SPL or Token-2022 supply — a standard trust signal Solana communities verify on explorers before allocating attention or liquidity.

Use Revoke Mint Authority after tokenomics, metadata, and initial distribution are finalized and you want holders to verify fixed supply on Solana explorers.

28K+

Authorities Revoked

0.1 SOL

Typical Platform Fee

Null

Mint Authority After

Final

Irreversible Action

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How Revoke Mint Works

IDX builds the revoke transaction client-side from your connected wallet so Phantom and other wallets show a clear approval dialog. Once confirmed on-chain, mint authority is set to null.

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Connect mint authority

Connect the wallet that currently holds mint authority for your SPL or Token-2022 token.

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Select and review

Select the token and confirm IDX shows the current mint authority as revokable. Review supply and irreversibility notices.

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Sign the revoke

Approve the VersionedTransaction in your wallet. IDX reassembles instructions client-side for a transparent signing flow.

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Publish explorer proof

Verify mint authority is null on Solana explorers, share the proof link, and update Token Hub context.

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When To Revoke

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After tokenomics are final

Revoke too early and you may still need mint adjustments for treasury, liquidity, or partnerships. Finalize allocations first.

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Before marketing scale

Revoke before DexScreener promotion, volume bots, or exchange outreach so trust messaging matches on-chain facts.

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Alongside freeze revoke

Pair mint revoke with freeze revoke in one announcement with explorer links for both — the two checks traders scan first.

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With a public proof post

Document the transaction signature, timestamp, and explorer URL. Pin the link in community channels.

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Workflow Checklist

✓Tokenomics and circulating supply are finalized on-chain.

✓Correct mint authority wallet is connected in IDX.

✓Team understands revocation is irreversible.

✓Explorer proof link and community announcement are drafted.

✓Token Hub and marketing materials will be updated after confirmation.

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Important Notes

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Mint authority revocation is permanent — confirm supply and allocations are final before signing.

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Only the current mint authority wallet can revoke — connecting the wrong wallet fails.

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Revocation does not disable metadata updates if update authority is still held elsewhere.

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Fixed supply does not eliminate market risk, rug patterns via liquidity, or other trust considerations.

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Platform and network fees apply — review totals before approve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when I revoke mint authority on Solana?

Revoking mint authority permanently removes the ability to create new tokens for that mint. Total supply becomes fixed at the current circulating amount. This action is irreversible in standard SPL and Token-2022 setups.

Which wallet must sign the revoke transaction?

The connected wallet must be the current mint authority holder — typically the wallet that created the token. IDX validates access before building the revoke flow.

Can revoked mint authority be restored?

No. Once mint authority is set to null on-chain, no wallet can mint additional supply for that mint. Treat revocation as final.

Does IDX charge a fee to revoke mint authority?

IDX charges a platform fee (shown in the UI, typically 0.1 SOL) plus standard Solana network fees. The total required balance is displayed before you sign.

How do holders verify mint authority was revoked?

Anyone can check the mint account on Solana explorers — mint authority should show as null or disabled after confirmation. Share the explorer link in announcements.

Does revocation affect metadata updates?

No. Mint revoke only disables minting. If you still hold update authority, you can continue editing name, symbol, logo, and social links.

Ready to lock supply?

Revoke mint authority with a wallet-signed flow, then publish explorer proof for your community.