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Base BASE
0x728a…8b07
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Not verifiedThis record has not gone through deep verification and is not being monitored. The score is a dated snapshot — the token’s risk can change at any time.
Last checked today 1 audit on record New Launch · 21h old
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How is this score calculated? → High Risk
Executive SummaryAI Copilot

The ClankerToken contract implements an ERC-20 token with additional features for cross-chain operations and administrative control. While standard ERC-20 functionality is present, the contract includes privileged functions that allow an `admin` address to update metadata and, critically, a `SuperchainTokenBridge` address to mint and burn tokens arbitrarily. These privileged functions introduce significant centralization risks, as they can directly impact token supply and individual holder balances.

1 Medium7 Informational
! Early-stage analysis. This token has limited on-chain history (21h old). New tokens carry elevated risk — data may change rapidly. Always verify independently before investing.
Volume 24h
$48.25M
Liquidity
$11.20M
Price
$0.0001111
Token Age
21h
Top 10 Holders
100.0%

Security Findings

1 Med7 Info
Medium

Liquidity not locked

QA-LIQUIDITY0.0% of the pool's LP is burned or time-locked. 100.0% is held, unlocked, by 1 address(es) other than the owner/deployer. One of them — a wallet, 0xb4b8…5af6 — holds 100.0% and can remove that share at once; who controls it is not visible on-chain, so it is not treated as an independent provider. Some pools are concentrated-liquidity (V3/V4) positions; shares above are by position as GoPlus reports them.
Issue0.0% of the pool's LP is burned or time-locked. 100.0% is held, unlocked, by 1 address(es) other than the owner/deployer. One of them — a wallet, 0xb4b8…5af6 — holds 100.0% and can remove that share at once; who controls it is not visible on-chain, so it is not treated as an independent provider. Some pools are concentrated-liquidity (V3/V4) positions; shares above are by position as GoPlus reports them.
FixCheck the lock's end date and beneficiary on the locker's own page before relying on it.
StatusAcknowledged
Info

Centralized Token Minting Capability

CP-01The `crosschainMint` function allows a specific address, `SuperchainTokenBridge`, to create new tokens and add them to any account's balance. This means the total supply of ClankerToken can be increased at will by this single entity. If this address is compromised or misused, it could lead to an uncontrolled increase in token supply, diluting the value for all existing token holders. Ownership is renounced, so no one can call these functions now.
IssueThe `crosschainMint` function allows a specific address, `SuperchainTokenBridge`, to create new tokens and add them to any account's balance. This means the total supply of ClankerToken can be increased at will by this single entity. If this address is compromised or misused, it could lead to an uncontrolled increase in token supply, diluting the value for all existing token holders. Ownership is renounced, so no one can call these functions now.
FixToken holders should be aware that the `SuperchainTokenBridge` address has the power to mint new tokens. It is recommended that the project ensures this address is controlled by a highly secure mechanism, such as a multi-signature wallet, and that any minting operations are transparently communicated and justified. Consider adding a time-lock or a community governance vote for significant minting events.
StatusUnresolved
Info

Centralized Arbitrary Token Burning Capability

CP-02The `crosschainBurn` function grants the `SuperchainTokenBridge` address the ability to remove any amount of tokens from any holder's balance. This means the controlling entity can arbitrarily reduce or confiscate tokens from any user's wallet without their consent. This presents a severe centralization risk, as it gives a single entity direct control over individual token balances. Ownership is renounced, so no one can call these functions now.
IssueThe `crosschainBurn` function grants the `SuperchainTokenBridge` address the ability to remove any amount of tokens from any holder's balance. This means the controlling entity can arbitrarily reduce or confiscate tokens from any user's wallet without their consent. This presents a severe centralization risk, as it gives a single entity direct control over individual token balances. Ownership is renounced, so no one can call these functions now.
FixToken holders should understand that the `SuperchainTokenBridge` address can burn tokens from any account. It is critical for the project to secure this address with the highest level of protection, such as a multi-signature wallet with strong operational security. Transparency regarding all burn operations, along with clear policies and justifications, is essential to build and maintain trust. Consider implementing additional safeguards like time-locks or requiring multiple approvals for burni…
StatusUnresolved
Info

Who holds the supply

QA-HOLDERSThe ten largest holders own 100.0% of supply. What remains: 100.0% in wallets, 0.0% in other contracts. 2,538 holders in total.
IssueThe ten largest holders own 100.0% of supply. What remains: 100.0% in wallets, 0.0% in other contracts. 2,538 holders in total.
FixWatch the largest wallets that are not exchanges, pools or locks — those are the ones that can move the price.
StatusAcknowledged
Info

Not listed by any independent source

QA-IDENTITY2,538 holders. Not listed by CoinGecko or any exchange GoPlus tracks. Nothing independent confirms who is behind this token, so every power its contract grants is scored at face value.
Issue2,538 holders. Not listed by CoinGecko or any exchange GoPlus tracks. Nothing independent confirms who is behind this token, so every power its contract grants is scored at face value.
FixMatch the contract address against the project's official channels before trading.
StatusAcknowledged
Info

The market for this token

QA-MARKETLiquidity $11.2M (DexScreener, all pools). 24h trading volume $48.2M (DexScreener, all pools).
IssueLiquidity $11.2M (DexScreener, all pools). 24h trading volume $48.2M (DexScreener, all pools).
FixSize any position to the liquidity and daily volume shown — they set how much you can sell and at what price.
StatusAcknowledged
Info

Asset class: Project token

QA-PROFILEA token issued by a project for use, governance or fundraising. Scored on its contract and market facts. The class itself adds no points; the contract and market facts decide the score. Basis: no class-specific evidence. Tokenomics — Supply: mintable with no on-chain cap found. Control: nobody (ownership renounced). Code: not upgradeable (no proxy). Fees: no buy or sell tax. Market: $11.2M of DEX liquidity across 6 pools. Launch: under a day of market history.
IssueA token issued by a project for use, governance or fundraising. Scored on its contract and market facts. The class itself adds no points; the contract and market facts decide the score. Basis: no class-specific evidence. Tokenomics — Supply: mintable with no on-chain cap found. Control: nobody (ownership renounced). Code: not upgradeable (no proxy). Fees: no buy or sell tax. Market: $11.2M of DEX liquidity across 6 pools. Launch: under a day of market history.
FixCheck the project's own documentation for what the token is used for; this report covers what the contract allows.
StatusAcknowledged
Info

Recently launched — less than a day of market history

QA-RECENTThe token's oldest DEX pool is less than a day old. Age is not part of the risk score — a new token is not a risky one by default — but a short history means fewer trades and holder changes behind the facts in this report.
IssueThe token's oldest DEX pool is less than a day old. Age is not part of the risk score — a new token is not a risky one by default — but a short history means fewer trades and holder changes behind the facts in this report.
FixRe-check ownership, liquidity and holder distribution as the token matures; those are the facts that move early.
StatusAcknowledged

Category Ratings

TechnicalMedium6/10

The ClankerToken contract is an ERC-20 compliant token with additional features for cross-chain transfers and administrative control (7.1 Architecture). It correctly implements standard ERC-20 functions like `transfer` and `balanceOf`. The contract includes an `admin` role that can update administrative state such as `_admin`, `_image`, and `_metadata` (7.3 Access Control). However, the `SuperchainTokenBridge` address has highly privileged access to `crosschainMint` and `crosschainBurn` functions, allowing it to directly manipulate token supply and individual balances (7.2 Code Security). This centralized control over core token mechanics presents a significant technical risk.

GovernanceHigh3/10

The economic model of the ClankerToken is highly dependent on the integrity and security of the `SuperchainTokenBridge` address (7.4 Economic). The `crosschainMint` function allows this privileged address to increase the total token supply at will, which could lead to token dilution for existing holders. Conversely, the `crosschainBurn` function enables the same address to arbitrarily reduce any holder's balance, effectively confiscating tokens (7.4 Economic). While these functions are intended for cross-chain operations, their centralized control introduces a substantial economic risk if the controlling address is compromised or acts maliciously. The `admin` role can also be updated by the current admin, which is a standard governance pattern (7.5 Governance).

UpgradesMedium6/10

The ClankerToken contract is not implemented as an upgradeable proxy (7.7 Upgrades). This means its logic cannot be modified after deployment. While this eliminates upgrade-related risks such as proxy misconfigurations or malicious upgrade proposals, it also means that any discovered vulnerabilities or desired feature enhancements would require a new contract deployment and a migration of assets.

Security Checklist

3/5 checks passed
Contract VerifiedPass
Ownership RenouncedPass
No Mint FunctionFail
Liquidity LockedFail
Not a ProxyPass
HoneypotNoneBuy Tax0.0%Sell Tax0.0%

Holder Composition

100.0% in top 10
100.0% in wallets0.0% in contracts
Effective Concentration100.0%

Share held by contracts — treasury, vesting, bridge or staking — is discounted against share held by wallets when the score is computed: a contract cannot decide to sell the way an anonymous holder can, though it can still be drained or voted to sell. Effective concentration is the figure the risk score is actually calculated from.

Liquidity Depth

$11.20M across 6 pairs
AerodromeUSDCanalysed$11.20M100.0%Uniswap v4USDC$2040.0%Uniswap v4USDC$20.0%

The risk score reads depth across every pair. The volume figure and the volume-to-liquidity ratio elsewhere on this page describe only the pair this audit analysed, so the two are not directly comparable.

LP Distribution

Top-1 Unlocked Holder100.0%
Top-3 Unlocked100.0%

Key Addresses

2 addresses
Deployer
0x010e…6c69
Unlocked LP Held By
0xb4b8…5af6

No privileged address appears among these holders: the unlocked liquidity sits with independent providers, not with the deployer.

What Raised This Score

3 factors
  • Mintable supply — no cap found, dilution unbounded
  • Liquidity NOT locked (100% of the pool) — held by independent providers — market-depth risk
  • Top-10 concentration > 70% (100.0% total → 100.0% effective; 100.0% in EOAs, 0.0% in contracts)

Each factor is an on-chain fact recorded at the time of this analysis. The score is computed from them by a deterministic function, so the same contract returns the same score for anyone who runs the audit. How scores are computed

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