A rug check is a systematic review of crypto tokens to judge legitimacy and safety, with the goal of catching “rug pull” scams before they strike. In DeFi, bad actors can yank liquidity or desert a project without warning, leaving holders with valueless tokens and steep losses.

This guide covers how rug pulls work, how to run a comprehensive rug check, and how tools such as and Scanner support risk mitigation.

What Is a Rug Check?

A thorough check inspects the token and the surrounding project across several dimensions. In practice, “RugCheck” can refer to the overall process, a manual checklist, an automated scan report, or a combination of both.

• Holder Distribution:Review token allocations to see if a few wallets dominate supply,…