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Ruggy explaining how to run a token scan

Rug.Tools scans Solana, Ethereum, and BNB Chain tokens using public on-chain data and returns a plain-English report on holder distribution, liquidity, and lifecycle signals. Here's how to run a scan in under a minute.

  1. 1

    Find the token you want to check

    You need one of the following:
    • The mint address (Solana base58 mint or Ethereum/BNB 0x… contract)
    • A Pump.fun URL, e.g. pump.fun/<mint>
    • A Solscan URL, e.g. solscan.io/token/<mint>
    • A DexScreener URL, e.g. dexscreener.com/solana/<pair>
  2. 2

    Paste it into the search box

    On the homepage, paste the mint address or URL into the input and pressAnalyze. The scan usually takes a few seconds. Recent scans are cached to save time and RPC calls.
  3. 3

    Read the Overall Rating first

    Every report opens with a single verdict:
    🟢
    Active
    Trading, liquid, live market activity.
    🟡
    Use Caution
    Mixed signals — read the details before acting.
    🟠
    Declining
    Volume and liquidity fading.
    ⚫
    Dead Project
    No meaningful activity; lifecycle appears ended.
    🔴
    Rugged
    Liquidity pulled or on-chain signals consistent with a rug.
  4. 4

    Dig into the details

    Below the verdict you'll find:
    • Key findings — the most important facts in plain English.
    • Holder distribution — largest holder, top 10, and total holder count.
    • Creator / Dev wallet — verified balance across all token accounts.
    • Liquidity & market — LP size, 24h volume, and pair age from DexScreener.
  5. 5

    Share or re-scan

    Use Share on X to post the result with a preview card, or copy the direct link. Data refreshes automatically on repeat scans.
Reminder: the Overall Rating is an informational summary only. A "Looks Healthy" verdict does not mean a token is safe or will not rug in the future. Always do your own research. See our disclaimer.