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DeFi markets move fast, and malicious token contracts are common — from honeypots that block selling to contracts with hidden mint functions that let deployers inflate supply at will. DexUtils gives you a security layer directly on every Pair Explorer page, surfacing contract risk indicators and a composite DEXT Score so you can evaluate a token’s safety before committing funds.

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The DEXT Score

The DEXT Score is a composite risk metric ranging from 0 to 99 displayed prominently on every pair page. It aggregates multiple on-chain and off-chain signals into a single number so you can form an instant first impression of a token’s credibility.

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What the DEXT Score Measures

  • Liquidity quality — depth, age, and whether LP tokens are locked
  • Contract verification — whether the source code is publicly visible on the chain explorer
  • Holder distribution — concentration risk; heavily top-holder-weighted tokens score lower
  • Volume consistency — organic vs. potentially wash-traded volume patterns
  • Social engagement — presence and activity of official social channels

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Score Ranges

A high DEXT Score is not financial advice and does not guarantee a token is a good investment or free from all risk. The score evaluates contract and liquidity safety signals, not price performance, team legitimacy, or project viability. Always do your own research (DYOR) before trading.

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Where to Find the DEXT Score

The DEXT Score appears in the top section of every Pair Explorer page, next to the token name and contract address. Click the score badge to expand the full breakdown showing how each contributing factor is weighted.

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Contract Audit Indicators

Below the DEXT Score, DexUtils displays individual audit flags derived from on-chain contract analysis. Each indicator is either a pass (✅), a warning (⚠️), or a fail (🔴).
DexUtils simulates a buy transaction followed by a sell transaction against the token contract in a sandboxed environment. If the simulated sell is blocked, reverts, or produces an unexpectedly high tax, the token is flagged as a potential honeypot.A honeypot flag means that once you buy the token, you may be unable to sell it back. This is one of the most common scam patterns in DeFi. Always check this indicator before purchasing an unknown token.
The audit engine measures the actual tax applied during simulated buy and sell operations and compares it to any declared fee in the contract. Tokens that charge hidden fees — above and beyond the standard DEX swap fee — are flagged.High or asymmetric buy/sell taxes (e.g., 0% buy, 99% sell) are a strong indicator of an intentional scam. DexUtils displays the detected buy tax and sell tax percentages separately so you can see the exact fee structure.
Some token contracts include a mint() function that allows the contract owner to create new tokens and add them to circulation at any time. If this function is present and the contract owner has not been renounced, the deployer can dilute your holdings to near zero at will.DexUtils flags the presence of an active mint function as a high-risk indicator. A minted token is not automatically a scam — some legitimate projects use controlled minting — but you should understand the mechanism before trading.
Renouncing ownership transfers the contract’s admin rights to the null/dead address (0x000...0000), permanently removing the ability for any party to call owner-only functions such as changing fees, pausing transfers, or minting tokens.DexUtils checks whether ownership has been renounced and displays the result as a pass or fail. A non-renounced contract is not automatically malicious, but it means the deployer retains elevated privileges.
When a project launches, the deployer receives LP (liquidity provider) tokens representing their share of the liquidity pool. If those LP tokens are not locked in a time-lock contract, the deployer can remove all liquidity at any time — a rug pull.DexUtils checks whether LP tokens are locked and, if so, displays the lock expiry date. Look for locks with a meaningful duration (months to years). Short locks of a few days provide little protection.

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Trust Score (Community)

Separate from the DEXT Score, DexUtils displays a Community Trust Score based on user votes. Any registered user can vote a token as trusted or flagged. The Trust Score reflects:
  • Number of “Trusted” votes
  • Number of “Flagged” votes
  • Net community sentiment percentage
The Community Trust Score is a supplementary signal, not a replacement for on-chain analysis. A high community trust score on a brand-new token with few votes carries little statistical weight.

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Limitations and Refreshes

Security data is refreshed periodically, not in real time. Contract changes — such as a new ownership transfer or a recently added liquidity lock — may take some time to be reflected in the displayed indicators. If you are researching a very recently deployed token, check the on-chain explorer directly to confirm the latest contract state.
No automated scoring system catches every threat. Sophisticated contracts can obscure malicious behaviour during simulation. Use the DEXT Score and audit indicators as a first filter — not a final verdict. Pair your DexUtils research with:
  • Reading the contract source code on the chain explorer
  • Checking independent audit reports if available
  • Reviewing community channels and developer history