Burn Address
Protocol
Irrecoverable address used to destroy or renounce tokens.
A burn address is designed so no one can access it. Sending tokens there removes them from circulation. Projects may also send admin keys or ownership tokens to a burn address to show they cannot change a contract in the future.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know an address is a burn address?
Common burn addresses have no known private keys and are public, like the zero address on Ethereum.Why burn tokens?
To reduce supply, remove admin control, or prove that a certain amount will never circulate.Can burned tokens be recovered?
No. Sending to a true burn address makes tokens unreachable forever.