Understanding verified and unverified tokens in Phantom
Learn where to find a token’s verification status and what it means.
Because blockchains are open by design, anyone can create a token and send it to your wallet without your permission. You may see tokens you didn’t buy, including spam airdrops, scams, or tokens that imitate legitimate projects.
Understanding verification status can help you make more informed decisions about the tokens you interact with.
Verified tokens #
A verified token is recognized by Phantom’s token data providers. Phantom identifies these tokens with a purple checkmark or a Verified label.
Mobile app #
To check a token’s status, open its page. Scroll to the About section, then look for Verified next to Security.
You can also see a purple checkmark next to verified tokens in Explore lists, such as Trending Tokens.
Browser extension #
Look for a purple checkmark next to the token’s name or symbol in Explore, in your Tokens list, or on the token’s page.
Note: A verified badge helps confirm token identity. It does not guarantee safety, legitimacy, or future value.
Unverified tokens #
An unverified token hasn’t been recognized through Phantom’s token data sources. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s malicious.
If you didn’t buy the token or weren’t expecting to receive it, it may be a scam airdrop. The safest option is to leave it alone.
Before trading an unverified token, research it using its contract address. See Check a token’s contract address before you interact with it.
Mobile app #
Find a token and open its page. Scroll to the About section, then look for Unverified next to Security.
Browser extension #
Open the token’s page and look for this message:
“This token is unverified. Only interact with tokens you trust.”
If you didn’t buy the token or weren’t expecting to receive it, it may be a scam airdrop. The safest option is to leave it alone.
What makes a token appear as verified #
We are unable to provide specific details about how token verification status is determined in Phantom, and we do not have an email address or form to assist with token verification.
If you're trying to have a token appear as verified, in general, a good first step is to make sure the token is recognized by major trusted token data sources such as CoinGecko or Jupiter. However, being listed on either does not guarantee verification in Phantom, and there is no timeline we can share for when a token may appear as verified.