Use Case: Scam Protection

Risk Level: Low Risk Objective: Avoid rugs, honeypots, and malicious tokens

Overview

This configuration prioritizes safety above all else. It filters out tokens with common scam indicators including dangerous contract permissions, concentrated ownership, and suspicious developer history.

Recommended Filter Configuration

Token Metadata (Critical)

These filters block the most common rug pull vectors:


mint-authority = 'none'        // No new tokens can be minted
freeze-authority = 'none'      // Your tokens can't be frozen
dev-deployed-tokens <= 5       // Avoid serial scammers
dev-holdings <= 15             // Developer doesn't hold too much
pool-age >= 300                // Pool at least 5 minutes old

Why These Matter:

mint-authority = ‘none’: Prevents infinite minting that dilutes your holdings
freeze-authority = ‘none’: Ensures you can always sell your tokens
dev-deployed-tokens ≤ 5: Serial scammers deploy many tokens until one succeeds
dev-holdings ≤ 15: Reduces risk of developer dump

Security Flags (Critical for Token-2022)

Block all dangerous Token-2022 extensions:


permanent-delegate = false     // No one can steal your tokens
non-transferable = false       // Tokens must be tradeable
default-account-state = false  // No default freezing
transfer-fees = false          // Optional: avoid hidden fees

Why These Matter:

permanent-delegate: Most dangerous flag - allows theft of your tokens
non-transferable: Would make your purchase worthless
default-account-state: Soft honeypot mechanism

Holder Concentration

Prevent whale manipulation:


top-1-holder-pct <= 15         // No single entity controls majority
top-5-holders-pct <= 45        // Distributed ownership
top-10-holders-pct <= 60       // Broad distribution

Base Metrics

Ensure tradeable liquidity:


current-liquidity >= 30        // Minimum 30 SOL liquidity

Time-Based Metrics

Verify healthy trading activity:


unique-wallets-24h >= 30       // Multiple real traders
buyers-count-24h >= 20         // Active buying interest
tx-count-24h >= 50             // Sufficient trading activity

Complete Configuration

Copy this configuration for maximum scam protection:


# === SCAM PROTECTION CONFIGURATION ===
 
# Token Metadata
mint-authority: 'none'
freeze-authority: 'none'
dev-deployed-tokens: <= 5
dev-holdings: <= 15
pool-age: >= 300
 
# Security Flags
permanent-delegate: false
non-transferable: false
default-account-state: false
transfer-fees: false
 
# Holder Concentration
top-1-holder-pct: <= 15
top-5-holders-pct: <= 45
top-10-holders-pct: <= 60
 
# Base Metrics
current-liquidity: >= 30
 
# Time-Based Activity
unique-wallets-24h: >= 30
buyers-count-24h: >= 20
tx-count-24h: >= 50

What This Configuration Blocks

Scam Type	Blocked By
Honeypot (can’t sell)	Honeypot detection, freeze-authority = ‘none’
Infinite mint rug	mint-authority = ‘none’
Token freeze scam	freeze-authority = ‘none’, default-account-state = false
Token theft	permanent-delegate = false
Developer dump	dev-holdings ≤ 15
Serial scammer	dev-deployed-tokens ≤ 5
Whale manipulation	Holder concentration limits
Low liquidity trap	current-liquidity ≥ 30
Fake activity	unique-wallets, tx-count minimums

Trade-offs

Pros:

Blocks vast majority of scam tokens
Protects against most rug pull vectors
Ensures basic trading viability

Cons:

Will miss some early opportunities on new tokens
Stricter filters = fewer eligible tokens
Some legitimate projects may be filtered out

Variations

Extra Conservative

For maximum safety, add these filters:


pool-age >= 3600               // 1 hour minimum
token-program = 'token-program' // Legacy tokens only
dev-holdings <= 10             // Even stricter dev limit
top-1-holder-pct <= 10         // Stricter concentration
current-liquidity >= 100       // Higher liquidity requirement

Balanced Safety

If the above is too restrictive:


pool-age >= 60                 // 1 minute minimum
dev-deployed-tokens <= 10      // Slightly more lenient
dev-holdings <= 20             // Allow more dev holdings
current-liquidity >= 20        // Lower liquidity threshold

Combining with Other Use Cases

Scam protection filters should be the foundation of any strategy. Layer additional filters on top:

Momentum Trading - Add price/volume filters
Whale Detection - Strengthen concentration filters
Conservative Strategy - Add maturity requirements

Tips for Maximum Protection

Enable Honeypot Detection: Always enable honeypot detection in addition to these filters
Monitor Developer Wallet: Even with filters, watch for suspicious developer behavior
Start Small: Test new tokens with small amounts before larger positions
Use Stop Losses: Configure exit strategies to limit losses if something slips through
Stay Updated: Scammers evolve - review and update filters periodically

Security Flags - Detailed security filter documentation
Token Metadata - Authority and developer filters
Holder Concentration - Ownership analysis

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