What happens when I revoke mint authority on Solana?
Revoking mint authority permanently removes the ability to create new tokens for that mint. Total supply becomes fixed at the current circulating amount. This action is irreversible in standard SPL and Token-2022 setups.
Which wallet must sign the revoke transaction?
The connected wallet must be the current mint authority holder β typically the wallet that created the token. IDX validates access before building the revoke flow and shows an error if the wrong wallet is connected.
Can revoked mint authority be restored?
No. Once mint authority is set to null on-chain, no wallet can mint additional supply for that mint. Treat revocation as final and confirm tokenomics before signing.
When should teams revoke mint authority?
Most teams revoke after metadata, initial allocations, and liquidity plans are complete β often alongside or before freeze authority revocation and major marketing pushes. Revoking too early can block legitimate supply adjustments you still need.
Does IDX charge a fee to revoke mint authority?
IDX charges a platform fee (shown in the UI, typically 0.1 SOL) plus standard Solana network fees. The total required balance is displayed before you sign.
How do holders verify mint authority was revoked?
Anyone can check the mint account on Solana explorers β mint authority should show as null or disabled after confirmation. Share the explorer link in announcements and pin it in community channels.
Should I revoke mint authority before or after adding liquidity?
Order depends on your tokenomics. Many teams finalize mint allocations and pool deposits first, then revoke mint authority before public trust messaging scales. Document the sequence in your launch runbook so support answers consistently.