# Stuck Tokens

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://1873951249-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA5iitZPaneFn10oUprDy%2Fuploads%2Fx5DWxXYiv061eWmp1UKc%2Fstucktokenfire.png?alt=media&#x26;token=df4a7788-2051-48b0-b7c6-3f962867bd4d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

## Stuck Tokens FAQ

<details>

<summary>What are "stuck tokens"?</summary>

Stuck tokens are tokens that were **accidentally sent to Solana’s burn (dead) address**\
`1nc1nerator11111111111111111111111111111111` instead of being burned using a proper burn instruction.\
\
Because this address has **no private key**, tokens sent there cannot be transferred, recovered, or interacted with through normal wallet tools.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Why didn’t my token burn when I sent it to the 1nc1nerator address?</summary>

Sending a token to the 1nc1nerator address **does not execute a burn instruction**.

On Solana, a true burn requires calling the SPL Token program’s burn method. Sending a token to the dead address only moves it to an inaccessible account—it does **not** reduce total supply or properly finalize the burn.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Is this address owned by Sol-Incinerator?</summary>

`1nc1nerator11111111111111111111111111111111` is a **canonical Solana burn/dead address** used across the ecosystem. It is **not owned, controlled, or operated** by the Sol-Incinerator project or any other application.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What does the Stuck Tokens tool do?</summary>

The Stuck Tokens tool:

* Detects tokens that were mistakenly sent to the Solana burn address
* Properly burns the token using the correct on-chain burn instruction
* Provides verifiable confirmation via Solana Explorer

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I recover or sell a stuck token?</summary>

No.

Tokens sent to the burn address **cannot be recovered, transferred, or sold**. The only possible action is to **properly burn them**, which is what this tool enables.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Is there a fee to burn stuck tokens?</summary>

**Yes.**

Burning a stuck token incurs a **fixed 0.5 SOL service fee**, independent of token type or value. This fee is shown before confirmation.

</details>

<details>

<summary>When should I use this tool?</summary>

Use the Stuck Tokens tool if:

* You manually sent a token to the 1nc1nerator address
* The token still appears on-chain but cannot be moved or closed
* You intended to burn the token and want to properly finalize it

</details>

## How to Burn Stuck Tokens

***

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Connect Wallet

See [connecting-your-wallet](https://docs.sol-incinerator.com/tool-guide/connecting-your-wallet "mention") for instructions.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Search Token

Enter the mint address of the token that was mistakenly sent to the Solana burn address (`1nc1nerator11111111111111111111111111111111`).

<figure><img src="https://1873951249-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA5iitZPaneFn10oUprDy%2Fuploads%2FZJ8gtgJXWmLeFQommBwJ%2Fstucktokens1.1.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f6a4b91b-ee7f-433c-af45-4b9954ff3f03" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Token Found

Once the token has been found, click the **Burn Token** button to proceed.

<figure><img src="https://1873951249-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA5iitZPaneFn10oUprDy%2Fuploads%2F9L1ti8alLwx4SbTJZ2Gs%2Fburnbonk.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ab2d92db-3b1f-47a3-a748-0c25ead53ab7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
Verify this is the correct token before proceeding. Burning a token is irreversible and incurs a 0.5 SOL fee.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Sign Transaction

Sign and confirm your transaction by clicking **Confirm**.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://1873951249-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA5iitZPaneFn10oUprDy%2Fuploads%2FkyxFwyKxAnfsAbiRQsDY%2Fconfirm.png?alt=media&#x26;token=aca656a0-013a-472f-9893-f006a1235a10" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Burn Successful

**Success!** The stuck tokens have been burned and your transaction is complete.

<figure><img src="https://1873951249-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FA5iitZPaneFn10oUprDy%2Fuploads%2FYhfiI2jiorIHHJr9zsZu%2Fbonkburnsuccess.png?alt=media&#x26;token=47942470-24dd-4c97-845d-c247fc9f971e" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}