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Security & Safety
Trading on a permissionless Solana aggregator exposes you to token and DeFi risks Jupiter helps surface but can't eliminate.
Token verification
Anyone can create a Solana token, and scam tokens imitate legitimate ones. Jupiter applies token verification signals — verified lists, warnings on unverified/low-liquidity tokens, and metadata checks — so you can tell a real token from an impostor before swapping. Always confirm the mint address, not just the symbol (symbols aren't unique).
Common risks
- Scam / impersonation tokens — verify the mint; beware lookalikes and "you received an airdrop" bait.
- Low liquidity / high price impact — thin tokens mean bad fills and exit traps (rug pulls). Check liquidity and price impact.
- Smart-contract & peg risk — DeFi products (Lend, JLP, JupUSD) carry contract, liquidation, and de-peg risk.
- New launches — Studio/DTF tokens are especially high-risk; Jupiter Lock helps verify allocations aren't dumpable but doesn't guarantee a project.
- Wallet hygiene — your keys control funds; phishing sites and malicious approvals drain wallets. Use settings to review and revoke.
Practical posture
- Verify mint addresses; prefer verified tokens.
- Mind slippage and price impact on illiquid pairs.
- Understand each earn product's liquidation/de-peg risk before depositing.
- Treat new launches as speculative; size accordingly.
Jupiter is non-custodial — you're responsible for what you sign. This wiki is educational, not financial advice. Security/settings details and the verification process are in docs-catalog.