Honeypot Tokens: What They Are and How to Spot Them on Sui
Learn the warning signs of tokens that may allow buying but restrict selling.
Why this matters on Sui
Honeypots are dangerous because the interface can make a token look normal while selling is restricted. Treat unusually high returns, aggressive marketing, and unclear contracts as reasons to investigate.
Sui uses an object-centric model that differs from the account and token conventions of EVM networks.
Sui 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 Sui after confirming they are supported.
Sui: what to pay attention to
- Security: Review transaction effects carefully and use trusted wallet interfaces.
- Assets and tokens: Verify the network-specific asset and object details rather than applying EVM assumptions.
- Costs: Consider network transaction costs and route-specific costs when evaluating small balances.
A Sui checklist for this topic
- Send a small test amount first when an address or route on Sui is new to you.
- Verify the contract address on Sui from an independent source rather than a ticker or a logo.
- Read what a Sui transaction or signature request actually authorizes before approving it.
- Treat unexpected tokens or links that appear in a Sui wallet as untrusted until verified.
Bridge from Sui
Consider network transaction costs and route-specific costs when evaluating small balances. On the Aptos side: verify the network-specific asset representation and account details.
The bridge guide below is informational; any transaction depends on current network conditions and the route shown in the bridge interface.
Sui → Aptos BRIDGE GUIDE