What is SPL token? (memecoin term explained)
SPL is the Solana Program Library token standard — the format nearly all Solana tokens (including memecoins) use, with on-chain fields for mint and freeze authority.
Definition: SPL token
SPL is the Solana Program Library token standard — the format nearly all Solana tokens (including memecoins) use, with on-chain fields for mint and freeze authority.
Why it matters to memecoin traders
Understanding the SPL standard explains where authorities live and why renouncing them is a meaningful, verifiable safety check.
Key things to know about spl token
- Defines how Solana tokens are created and managed.
- Includes mint authority (supply) and freeze authority (accounts).
- These authorities can be renounced to null.
- Token metadata (name, image) is a separate extension.
- Most memecoins are standard SPL tokens.
SPL token FAQ
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