Is USDC (0xa0b86991c6218b36c1d19d4a2e9eb0ce3606eb48) safe? Token risk check
Guide · 01 Oct 2026
USD Coin (USDC) is a token contract on Ethereum at 0xa0b86991c6218b36c1d19d4a2e9eb0ce3606eb48. Shingan's current risk score for it is 5/100 — little sign of risk.
Signals
- Honeypot: no
- Open source: yes
- On a trust list: yes
- Buy tax / sell tax: 0 / 0
- Holders: 9010734
What to do
- Never approve or buy a token you do not recognise, whatever the score.
- If you already granted an approval to this contract, review and revoke it.
- Treat the score as guidance, not a guarantee.
FAQ
Is this token definitely safe or definitely a scam?
Neither. The score summarises observed signals (honeypot checks, taxes, verification and trust lists) and can change as the contract changes.
How do I revoke an approval to it?
In Telegram, run /approvals, find the entry and tap Revoke — Shingan builds approve(spender, 0) for you to sign.
How current is this?
It reflects the last time Shingan scored this contract (an earlier scan).