Liquidity locked vs Mint authority renounced: what's the difference?
Two safety checks people conflate — they defend against completely different attacks.
The short version
Two safety checks people conflate — they defend against completely different attacks.
- Liquidity locked: The pool's LP cannot be withdrawn (rug protection).
- Mint authority renounced: New supply cannot be minted (dilution protection).
Side by side
| Dimension | Liquidity locked | Mint authority renounced |
|---|---|---|
| Protects against | Liquidity pull (rug) | Infinite minting / dilution |
| Concerns | The pool | The supply |
| Both needed? | Yes | Yes |
| One without the other | Can still be diluted | Can still be rugged |
Which one should you care about?
Key idea — Locked LP and renounced mint authority cover different risks. You need both, plus renounced freeze authority and sane distribution.
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