Token Approvals Explained on Manta
Why token approvals matter, what they authorize, and how to review them responsibly.
Why this matters on Manta
An approval gives a contract permission to spend a specified token balance under the rules of that approval. Reviewing old approvals can reduce exposure to applications you no longer use.
Manta provides an Ethereum-compatible environment with its own network balances and application context.
Manta is part of the Ethereum scaling ecosystem. The same ticker can exist on Ethereum and on Manta as separate token contracts, so a balance seen on one network cannot be assumed to exist, or to be redeemable at the same value, on the other.
Manta: what to pay attention to
- Security: Use trusted interfaces and verify the destination before signing.
- Assets and tokens: Verify the token contract and network-specific representation.
- Costs: Compare network gas with route and destination costs.
A Manta checklist for this topic
- Verify the contract address on Manta from an independent source rather than a ticker or a logo.
- Read what a Manta transaction or signature request actually authorizes before approving it.
- Treat unexpected tokens or links that appear in a Manta wallet as untrusted until verified.
- Review and revoke permissions you no longer use on Manta, especially unlimited approvals.
Bridge from Manta
Compare network gas with route and destination costs. On the Starknet side: verify Starknet-specific asset and account details.
The bridge guide below is informational; any transaction depends on current network conditions and the route shown in the bridge interface.
Manta → Starknet BRIDGE GUIDE