When managing your crypto assets in Phantom, ensuring you’re interacting with the correct token is crucial. While searching for your favorite token/project by name is convenient, using the token’s contract address offers a higher level of security, helping you avoid scams or counterfeit tokens. This guide will walk you through both methods, emphasizing the importance of using contract addresses.
Why use a contract address?
- Avoid scams: Confirms you’re adding the real token, not a counterfeit.
- Accuracy: Removes confusion from tokens with similar names.
- Security: Ensures you interact with the correct smart contract.
Search for a token by name
Searching by a token's name is useful when searching for well-known tokens.
- On the Home tab, select the search icon (magnifying glass) in the upper right.
- Enter the token name.
- Select the token from the results.
Note: Some tokens have similar names or impersonators. Always double-check that you’re selecting the official token.
Search for a token by its contract address
Searching by contract address is the safest option—especially for lesser-known tokens.
- Get the token’s contract address from a trusted source (such as CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, or the project’s official site).
- On the Home tab in Phantom, select the search icon (magnifying glass) in the upper right.
- Paste the contract address into the search bar.
- Select the token.
Find a contract address on CoinGecko
CoinGecko is a common source for verified contract addresses:
- Go to coingecko.com.
- Search for the token.
- On the token’s page, find the Contract section.
- Copy the contract address using the copy icon.
Note: Always cross-verify the contract address from multiple reputable sources to ensure its authenticity.