Why Token Screening Matters
Honeypot Detection
Block tokens that won’t let users sell
Tax Analysis
Expose hidden buy/sell taxes before users swap
Rug Risk Assessment
Identify concentrated holdings and suspicious patterns
- Contract security analysis — Detect honeypots, malicious functions, and rug mechanics
- Hidden tax detection — Find buy/sell taxes hidden in contract code
- Holder concentration — Identify tokens where insiders hold most supply
- Liquidity analysis — Assess pool depth and rug pull indicators
- Trading Lite API — Sub-second screening for real-time user protection
- Multi-chain support — ETH, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, BSC, and more
Prerequisites
Before implementing token screening, ensure you have:- A Webacy API key (sign up here)
- Basic familiarity with REST APIs or the Webacy SDK
- Your swap interface’s token selection and pre-swap flows identified
Token Listing Due Diligence
Screen tokens before they appear on your platform.Contract Security Analysis
Get a comprehensive security analysis of any token contract.| Field | Description | Red Flag |
|---|---|---|
isHoneypot | Contract blocks sells | Block immediately |
overallRisk | 0-100 risk score | > 70 requires review |
vulnerabilities[] | Security issues found | Any critical severity |
hasProxyContract | Contract is upgradeable | Hidden risk |
Hidden Tax Detection
Many scam tokens hide excessive taxes that steal from users on every transaction.| Tax Level | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 0-5% | Normal range |
| 5-10% | Show warning to users |
| 10-25% | Strong warning + require confirmation |
| > 25% | Block or hide token |
Holder Concentration Analysis
Identify tokens where insiders control most of the supply.| Metric | Red Flag Threshold | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 % | > 80% | Insiders can dump |
| Sniper count | > 10 | Coordinated buying at launch |
| Bundler count | > 3 | Multiple wallets acting as one |
| Dev wallet % | > 20% | Developer can rug |
Real-Time User Warnings
Screen tokens in real-time when users try to swap.Pre-Swap Screening
Check tokens before users execute swaps.Trading Lite for Speed
For high-volume DEXes, use Trading Lite for sub-second token screening.Liquidity Analysis
Check if there’s enough liquidity to actually execute trades.Pool Data
| Liquidity | Risk Level | User Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| > $100k | Low | Normal trading |
| 100k | Medium | Warn about slippage |
| 10k | High | Strong slippage warning |
| < $1k | Critical | May be rug pull or dead token |
Rug Pull Indicators
Combine multiple signals to detect potential rug pulls.Complete Integration Workflow
Token Listing Flow
Pre-Swap User Warning Flow
Full TypeScript Implementation
Complete DEX Token Screening Module
Complete DEX Token Screening Module
Example Tokens for Testing
Known Honeypots
| Address | Chain | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Test with newly deployed tokens on testnets | - | Honeypots are constantly being deployed |
High Tax Tokens
| Address | Chain | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Various “reflection” or “rebase” tokens | - | Often have hidden mechanics |
Safe Tokens (for comparison)
| Address | Chain | Description |
|---|---|---|
0xdAC17F958D2ee523a2206206994597C13D831ec7 | ETH | USDT - no tax, high liquidity |
0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48 | ETH | USDC - verified, safe |
0x2260FAC5E5542a773Aa44fBCfeDf7C193bc2C599 | ETH | WBTC - established token |
Testing tip: For honeypot and tax testing, use tokens you find in real-time on DEX trending lists. Scam tokens are deployed constantly, so the best test data is fresh data.
API Quick Reference
| Endpoint | Use Case | Response Time |
|---|---|---|
GET /contracts/{address} | Contract analysis | ~500ms |
GET /contracts/{address}/tax | Tax detection | ~300ms |
GET /holder-analysis/{address} | Holder distribution | ~400ms |
GET /tokens/{address}/pools | Liquidity pools | ~300ms |
GET /trading-lite/{address} | Quick analysis (SOL) | ~200ms |
Next Steps
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API Reference
Complete endpoint documentation
Honeypots Explained
Deep dive on honeypot mechanics
Trading Client SDK
SDK for holder analysis
