Revoke Update Authority – Lock Your Solana Token Metadata Forever
Permanently remove the ability to update token metadata from your Solana Token-2022 token. Once revoked, your token name, symbol, and metadata become immutable forever. This action is irreversible and only works for Token-2022 program tokens.
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Choose a token from your wallet to manage its authorities
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Revoke Update Authority on Solana Tokens
Update authority gives someone the power to change your token's metadata, including name, symbol, and image URI. While this might seem convenient, it can be problematic if the authority is compromised or misused. When you revoke update authority, you make your token metadata permanent and immutable.
Many successful Solana projects revoke update authority to demonstrate trust and commitment to their community. It shows that the token information won't change and that holders can rely on consistent metadata. This builds confidence and makes your token more trustworthy to investors and traders.
Revoking update authority is a one-time, irreversible action. Once done, your token metadata is locked forever. This protects your community from potential changes and ensures that the token information remains consistent and reliable. Note that this only works for Token-2022 program tokens, not standard SPL tokens.
How Token Metadata Works on Solana
On Solana, Token-2022 program tokens can have update authority that allows modifying metadata after creation. This includes the token name, symbol, image URI, and other metadata fields. While this flexibility can be useful, it also creates a risk if the authority is compromised.
When you revoke update authority, you're making your token metadata immutable. The current metadata becomes permanent and cannot be changed by anyone. This is similar to how Bitcoin's protocol is immutable - once set, it cannot be altered.
This immutable metadata approach is preferred by many projects because it provides certainty and trust. Token holders know that the token information won't change, which helps with recognition, trust, and prevents confusion from unexpected metadata changes.