Honeypot Tokens: What They Are and How to Spot Them on zkSync
Learn the warning signs of tokens that may allow buying but restrict selling.
Why this matters on zkSync
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.
zkSync is an Ethereum scaling ecosystem with its own network context and token representations.
zkSync is part of the Ethereum scaling ecosystem. The same ticker can exist on Ethereum and on zkSync 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.
zkSync: what to pay attention to
- Security: Check the active network, contract and destination before signing.
- Assets and tokens: Verify the asset contract on zkSync before assuming it matches another network.
- Costs: Compare network fees with bridge and liquidity costs for the complete route.
A zkSync checklist for this topic
- Review and revoke permissions you no longer use on zkSync, especially unlimited approvals.
- Check the domain you are on before connecting a wallet for any zkSync action.
- Send a small test amount first when an address or route on zkSync is new to you.
- Verify the contract address on zkSync from an independent source rather than a ticker or a logo.
Bridge from zkSync
Compare network fees with bridge and liquidity costs for the complete route. On the Linea side: verify the token contract on Linea before moving it.
The bridge guide below is informational; any transaction depends on current network conditions and the route shown in the bridge interface.
zkSync → Linea BRIDGE GUIDE