Question 1

Why is 0.002 SOL deducted from my balance when I receive a token?

Accepted Answer

This is not a fee — it's a rent deposit. Solana requires approximately 0.002039 SOL to open an Associated Token Account (ATA) for any new asset. This deposit is 100% refundable when you close the account. Use SolChekers to scan your wallet and reclaim this locked SOL from empty accounts.

Question 2

My SOL balance dropped after swapping, but network fees are low. Why?

Accepted Answer

When you swap to a new token, Solana creates a new token account which requires a rent deposit (~0.002 SOL). This isn't lost — it's locked in the account. If you later sell all tokens, the account becomes empty but still holds your deposit. SolChekers finds these empty accounts and helps you reclaim the SOL.

Question 3

What is Solana rent and why does it exist?

Accepted Answer

Solana rent is a storage deposit that keeps accounts alive on the blockchain. The network charges approximately 6.96 SOL per MB annually. A 2-year prepayment makes an account "rent-exempt". Standard token accounts need ~0.002 SOL. This mechanism prevents blockchain bloat from abandoned accounts.

Question 4

Can I get my rent deposit back?

Accepted Answer

Yes, rent deposits are 100% refundable. When you close an empty token account using the "Close Account" instruction, the network returns the full deposit to your wallet. SolChekers automates this process and can close multiple accounts in a single transaction.

Question 5

How to close empty token accounts on Solana?

Accepted Answer

Use SolChekers to identify and close empty accounts. The tool scans your wallet, finds accounts with zero balance, and constructs a batch transaction to close them all. You can close 50+ accounts in one transaction, receiving all rent deposits back automatically.

Question 6

Is there a tool to check Solana wallet dust without connecting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SolChekers offers a unique Read-Only Bulk Scanner. You can input up to 10 public addresses to view reclaimable rent balances without connecting your wallet or exposing any private keys. This is the safest way to audit multiple wallets.

Question 7

How much SOL can I recover from cleaning my wallet?

Accepted Answer

Each empty token account holds ~0.002 SOL in rent. If you have 50 unused accounts, that's approximately 0.1 SOL (~$15-20 at typical prices). Active traders or memecoin enthusiasts often accumulate hundreds of empty accounts worth 0.5-2 SOL in recoverable rent.

Question 8

Can I close multiple token accounts at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SolChekers supports bulk operations and can close up to 27 accounts per transaction (Solana's size limit). For larger cleanups, the tool automatically batches transactions. This is much faster than manually burning tokens one by one in your wallet.

Question 9

Random NFT appeared in my wallet. Is it a scam?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes. Scammers airdrop NFTs to promote phishing sites or fake token launches. However, simply receiving a token or NFT cannot drain your wallet. The danger is only in clicking links in the NFT metadata or signing malicious transactions. You can safely burn these using SolChekers.

Question 10

Is it safe to burn scam tokens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, burning tokens is completely safe. The burn instruction simply removes the token from your account and closes the storage. SolChekers integrates RugCheck to scan token metadata for known risks before any action. Never click links inside suspicious NFTs.

Question 11

Will my wallet get drained if I interact with a spam NFT?

Accepted Answer

No. Receiving tokens/NFTs is a passive action that cannot execute any code or drain funds. Your wallet is only at risk if you: 1) Sign a malicious transaction, 2) Click a phishing link, or 3) Approve a malicious contract. Burning spam via standard tools like SolChekers is safe.

Question 12

How to identify which tokens are junk?

Accepted Answer

Look for: zero market cap, no trading volume, suspicious names mimicking popular tokens, frozen assets (can't be transferred), or tokens from unknown airdrops. SolChekers uses RugCheck integration to automatically flag dangerous tokens and warn you before any action.

Question 13

What is Token-2022 and how is it different?

Accepted Answer

Token-2022 is Solana's new token standard with extended features like transfer fees, permanent delegates, and transfer hooks. Accounts created under Token-2022 may have different rent values. SolChekers fully supports Token-2022 with fixed refunds of 0.001631 SOL per account.

Question 14

Why did my tokens disappear seconds after I bought them?

Accepted Answer

This may be a Permanent Delegate scam. Token-2022 allows creators to set a "permanent delegate" who can burn or transfer tokens from ANY wallet holding that mint. Scammers use this to manipulate supply. Always check for this flag on Jupiter or RugCheck before buying.

Question 15

What are "withheld fees" in my token account?

Accepted Answer

Some Token-2022 tokens have transfer fees. These fees accumulate as "withheld" amounts in recipient accounts. You must harvest these fees before closing the account. The token authority can claim them, or they may prevent account closure.

Question 16

Can someone else burn tokens in my wallet?

Accepted Answer

Only if the token has Permanent Delegate enabled (Token-2022 feature). Standard SPL tokens cannot be burned by anyone except the wallet owner. SolChekers identifies tokens with dangerous extensions and warns you before any action.

Question 17

Why can't I send my MAX SOL balance?

Accepted Answer

Solana requires you to keep a small balance for transaction fees and rent-exempt minimum. Always leave at least 0.02-0.05 SOL in your wallet. Attempting to send 100% will fail with "insufficient funds for rent" error.

Question 18

Error: "Insufficient funds for rent" — what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

This error occurs when a transaction would leave an account below the rent-exempt threshold (~0.00089 SOL for basic accounts, ~0.002 SOL for token accounts). Ensure you have enough SOL to cover both the transfer amount and maintain minimum balances.

Question 19

How to convert WSOL (Wrapped SOL) back to SOL?

Accepted Answer

WSOL is SOL wrapped in a token account. To unwrap: simply close the WSOL token account, and the SOL automatically returns to your main balance. SolChekers can do this as part of normal wallet cleanup — just include WSOL accounts in your selection.

Question 20

My transaction expired or shows "BlockheightExceeded" — what happened?

Accepted Answer

Solana transactions have a short validity window (~90 seconds). If the network is congested, your transaction may expire before confirmation. Solution: resubmit with a higher priority fee (0.0001-0.001 SOL recommended) to get faster inclusion.

Feature	SolChekers	Manual Burn
Speed	✅ Bulk: 50+ in 1-2 tx	❌ One by one
Hidden Dust	✅ Deep scan	❌ Visible only
Safety Check	✅ RugCheck inside	❌ None
Privacy	✅ Read-only mode	❌ Full access
Multi-wallet	✅ 10 addresses	❌ 1 at a time

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