| Risk factor | Finding | Evidence | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sellable | Yes | Transfer simulation | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Buy tax | 0% | Contract | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Sell tax | 0% | Contract | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Admin mint | Not present | Contract | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Transfers pausable | Not present | Contract | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Address blacklist | Not present | Contract | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Upgradeable proxy | No | Contract | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Source verified | Yes | Block explorer | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Top-10 holders | 45.8% | Holder distribution | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Liquidity locked | No | LP holders | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Holders | 189788 | Token contract | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Contract deployed | 14 Feb 2022 — 1,671 days ago |
| Deployment transaction | 0x2761f7…6d6fca |
| Deployed by | 0x295d58…89a195 |
| Holders | 189,788 |
| Rank | Address | Share |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 0x5954ab…2afbb9 | 15.61% |
| #2 | 0x5a52e9…70efcb | 8.31% |
| #3 | 0xf97781…41acec | 5.00% |
| #4 | 0x6e7996…c385ac | 3.93% |
| #5 | 0xffa8db…44cd54 | 3.37% |
This automated check on APE (ApeCoin) on Ethereum returned an on-chain score of 16 out of 18, based on contract mechanics observed on the date of the check. In practical terms, no honeypot behaviour was detected: a transfer simulation showed the token can be sold, and both buy and sell tax are recorded at 0%. No admin mint function was detected, meaning the ability to create new tokens out of thin air and dilute holders was not found in the contract as written. Transfers-pausable and address-blacklist functions were also not detected, so nothing in the contract code currently allows an owner to freeze the token for all holders or block specific wallets from moving it. The contract is not upgradeable via proxy, so the underlying logic cannot be swapped out later without deploying an entirely new contract. Two points did stand out: the top 10 holders control 45.8% of supply, which is a concentration level worth noting, and liquidity is not locked, which means whoever controls the liquidity pool retains the technical ability to withdraw it. The contract source is verified on the block explorer, so the code that produced these results can be read by anyone.
It's important to be clear about what this check does not cover. This is an automated read of contract code and on-chain data only — it does not assess who the team behind the project is, their track record, or whether their stated intentions match their actions. It does not evaluate tokenomics design, vesting schedules, treasury management, marketing claims, or any legal or regulatory standing. A high score here reflects the absence of certain detected technical red flags in the contract itself; it is not a certification that the project is sound, that the people behind it are trustworthy, or that the token will hold value.
Before considering any transaction, it would be worth looking into who holds that top-10 concentration and whether any of those addresses are known project or exchange wallets rather than independent holders, since ApeCoin has established exchange listings and treasury allocations that could explain part of this figure. It's also worth checking who controls the liquidity pool referenced here and on which venue, since the "not locked" status means that liquidity could technically be moved by whoever holds control of it. Beyond the contract, reviewing the project's public documentation, governance structure, treasury reporting, and any independent audits, and cross-referencing holder addresses against known labels on a block explorer, would give a fuller picture than contract mechanics alone can provide.
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We checked 18 points out of 100.
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