Dust Tokens vs Spam Tokens on Starknet
How to distinguish small legitimate balances from unsolicited or suspicious tokens.
Why this matters on Starknet
Dust describes size; spam describes intent or origin. A tiny token can be legitimate, while a large unsolicited token can still be suspicious.
Starknet uses its own account and smart-contract environment, which differs from standard EVM networks.
Starknet does not follow standard EVM conventions. Address formats, token identifiers and approval mechanics differ, so EVM-oriented checklists and tools should only be applied to Starknet after confirming they are supported.
Starknet: what to pay attention to
- Security: Do not assume EVM contract and wallet conventions apply directly.
- Assets and tokens: Verify Starknet-specific asset and account details.
- Costs: Check the current network cost and route mechanics before moving small balances.
A Starknet checklist for this topic
- Check the domain you are on before connecting a wallet for any Starknet action.
- Send a small test amount first when an address or route on Starknet is new to you.
- Verify the contract address on Starknet from an independent source rather than a ticker or a logo.
- Read what a Starknet transaction or signature request actually authorizes before approving it.
Bridge from Starknet
Check the current network cost and route mechanics before moving small balances. On the Zora side: verify the token contract on Zora.
The bridge guide below is informational; any transaction depends on current network conditions and the route shown in the bridge interface.
Starknet → Zora BRIDGE GUIDE