Burn Tokens

Burn ERC20, ERC721, or ERC1155 tokens by sending them to the zero address

Burn Tokens

Step 1: Enter Token Address

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Enter the contract address of the token you want to burn.

How Token Burning Works

Token burning is the process of permanently removing tokens from circulation, reducing the total supply. This is achieved through two main methods:

1Native Burn Function

Many tokens implement a burn() function that permanently destroys the tokens. This function is specifically designed to remove tokens from the total supply and emits a Burn event.

2Transfer to Zero Address

When a native burn function is not available, tokens can be sent to the zero address (0x0000...0000). This address has no private key, making any tokens sent there permanently inaccessible and effectively burned.

Our tool automatically detects which method to use based on the token contract. It first tries to use the native burn function and, if necessary, falls back to the transfer-to-zero-address method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about token burning