What is Freeze authority?

The key allowed to freeze individual token accounts.

The freeze authority can freeze any holder's token account, blocking transfers of that token — including sells. Some legitimate uses exist (regulated assets, compliance), but on a typical trading token an active freeze authority means the team could stop you selling.

Like mint authority, it can be permanently revoked. Explorer shows the current on-chain status on every token's overview and risk pages.

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