🗓️ Mayıs 26, 2025
When creating your own SPL token on the Solana blockchain, you’ll encounter two important settings: Revoke Mint Authority and Revoke Freeze Authority.
These options control who has the power to mint new tokens or freeze user accounts — and revoking them can add significant trust and transparency to your project.
By default, the wallet that creates a token has “mint authority,” meaning it can mint (create) new tokens at any time. This can be dangerous for buyers or users, especially in public tokens, because the creator could flood the supply.
When you check Revoke Mint Authority during token creation, you permanently remove this ability. No one — not even you — will be able to mint new tokens in the future.
Some token creators retain the ability to “freeze” token balances in user accounts. While this might be useful in fraud prevention or centralized apps, it can also be seen as a red flag in decentralized environments.
When you choose Revoke Freeze Authority, you're telling the blockchain: "I don’t want control over user accounts." This is especially important for meme coins, community tokens, and public launches.
It depends on your use case. If you’re launching a fully public token with no need for future control, then yes — revoking both is the best way to ensure your token remains fair and immutable.
If you're testing or building a game or app where you need more control, you might choose to retain one or both authorities — at least initially.
When creating a token on Solana Token Creator, you’ll see two checkboxes at the bottom of the form:
Just check the ones you want to revoke, and we handle the transaction on-chain using Solana’s built-in authority controls.
These options boost your credibility and ensure your token is truly decentralized.