Wallets & SecurityIntermediate
Freeze authority
The authority allowed to freeze or thaw token accounts for a Solana mint.
PLAIN-ENGLISH DEFINITION
In more detail
A frozen account cannot perform ordinary token transfers or burns until it is thawed. This is a control built into the token configuration, so checking the authority helps you understand who can restrict movement.
IN THE WILD
How you might use it
An issuer freezes a token account, and its owner can still see the balance but cannot transfer it normally.
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