Names and symbols can be copied. The network and contract address are the identifiers that distinguish the asset you intend to use.
Verify the token contract from the project's official source, match it to the selected network, inspect it in the network's block explorer and confirm decimals and symbol as supporting evidence. Then review the spender, allowance and transaction destination in the wallet. Never rely on a ticker or logo alone.
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| Key point | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Select the chain where the token contract exists. | The same symbol can exist on several networks. |
| Contract address | Copy from the token project's official source. | Match every character in a trusted explorer. |
| Token details | Confirm name, symbol and decimals as secondary checks. | These fields can imitate legitimate assets. |
| Approval | Verify spender and allowance in the wallet. | Revoke permissions that are no longer needed. |
The contract and network identify the asset.
Official source, explorer and wallet must agree.
The spender and allowance matter as much as the token.
Find the address in the token issuer's or project's official documentation. Avoid contracts sent in unsolicited messages, ads or reply threads. Ethereum.org notes that names and symbols can be copied, while the contract address is the unique identifier to compare.
An address is meaningful in the context of a network. Confirm that the wallet, swap interface and block explorer all show the same chain. A token bridged or issued on another network may have a different contract and risk profile despite sharing a name.
Paste the address into the official explorer and inspect the contract page, token holders, transfers and any verification or warning labels. Explorer data is useful evidence, but popularity and a verified source-code badge do not independently prove that an asset is safe or suitable.
When approval is required, confirm that the token and spender match the intended application. Consider a limited allowance when supported. For the swap transaction, check the network, destination contract, input value and any wallet simulation or warning.
A mismatch between the official address, interface and explorer is not a cosmetic error. Do not proceed until the source is resolved. Small test transactions can limit operational mistakes but cannot make a malicious contract safe.
Latin Link is a non-custodial liquidity aggregator interface, not a wallet and not a custodian. You connect a compatible self-custody wallet and authorize transactions there. Latin Link uses OpenOcean routing to consider eligible liquidity sources; the displayed route is a time-sensitive estimate, not a guarantee of the best possible execution.
No. Symbols and names can be duplicated. Match the contract address and network with an official source.
No. It improves transparency but does not remove malicious logic, governance, issuer, market or liquidity risk.
Each network has its own state and contracts; bridged or separately issued representations use network-specific addresses.
It is the contract or account authorized to use an approved token amount from your address.
No. Latin Link is a non-custodial liquidity aggregator interface. A compatible external wallet manages your keys and signs the transaction.
This guide is educational and is not financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Tokens, smart contracts, approvals, wallets and blockchain networks involve risks, including irreversible loss. Verify current product support and transaction details before signing.
Open the swap and review the network, tokens, amount and slippage. When shown, compare the route, costs and minimum received; confirm everything in your wallet before signing.