Detector
MEME COIN DETECTOR
Check if a cryptocurrency has warning signs of being a high-risk meme coin or potential rug pull. Answer a few questions about the token to assess its risk.
Token Details
Enter the token name and answer the questions to evaluate risk.
Contract Verified?
Social Media Hype
Team Doxxed?
Liquidity Locked?
Audit Available?
Risk Summary
Risk Score
Risk LevelExtreme
Hype Factor
Confidence
Safe 0Medium 25High 50Extreme 75
Red Flag Breakdown
| Factor | Status | Score |
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Meme Coin Warning Signs
- •Unverified contracts are dangerous: If the smart contract is not verified on Etherscan/BscScan, the team can hide malicious code like mint functions, blacklists, or honeypot mechanics. Never invest in unverified contracts.
- •Extreme hype with no substance: Meme coins rely on social media hype, not fundamentals. Very high hype + anonymous team + no audit is a classic rug pull setup. Check if the hype is organic or paid.
- •Unlocked liquidity means exit risk: If liquidity is not locked, the developers can withdraw all funds from the pool at any time. Look for projects that lock liquidity for at least 1-2 years with a reputable locker.
- •Anonymous teams are a red flag: While not always a scam, anonymous teams are much harder to hold accountable. Legitimate projects usually have doxxed founders or at least a known track record in the space.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a meme coin?
A meme coin is a cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes or jokes, like Dogecoin or Shiba Inu. While some have value, many are created as pump-and-dump schemes with no real utility. This detector helps you identify high-risk meme coins before investing.
How does the meme coin detector work?
The detector asks five key questions about the token: contract verification status, social media hype level, team transparency, liquidity lock status, and audit availability. Each answer adds or subtracts points from a starting score of 50 to produce a final risk assessment.
What is a rug pull?
A rug pull is a scam where developers create a cryptocurrency, hype it up, then suddenly withdraw all liquidity or dump their tokens, leaving investors with worthless coins. Unverified contracts, anonymous teams, and unlocked liquidity are major rug pull warning signs.
What should I do if a coin scores Extreme risk?
If a coin scores Extreme (75+), avoid investing. Do not buy even a small amount. Extreme-risk coins have multiple red flags and very high chance of being scams or pump-and-dump schemes. Always verify claims independently.
Is this financial advice?
No, this tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It provides a simplified risk assessment based on common warning signs. Always do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before investing.
How to Use
01
Enter token name and symbol
Type the name and symbol of the token you want to check (e.g. PepeCoin, PEPE).
02
Answer the risk questions
Select the status for each factor: contract verification, hype level, team doxxed, liquidity lock, and audit availability.
03
Review the risk score
See the overall risk score from 0 (Safe) to 100 (Extreme), the risk level badge, and hype factor.
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Check the red flag breakdown
Review each factor's individual score in the breakdown table to understand exactly which red flags were raised.
How to Calculate
The risk score starts at 50 (moderate risk) and adjusts based on five factors. Contract unverified adds 25 points, verified subtracts 20. Very high hype adds 25, low hype subtracts 10. Team not doxxed adds 20, doxxed subtracts 20. Liquidity not locked adds 25, locked subtracts 20. No audit adds 20, audit available subtracts 25. The final score is clamped between 0 and 100.