How to Send Tokens to a Dead Wallet on Solana (And Why You Shouldn’t)

On Ethereum and similar chains, burning tokens is easy — you simply send them to a dead wallet address (0x000…dead). Once sent, the tokens are permanently gone from circulation.

But Solana works differently. Many people search for the “dead wallet address on Solana,” but here’s the truth:

⚠️ Solana does NOT use dead wallet addresses.

You cannot burn tokens by sending them to an address. Solana requires an actual burn instruction.

So in this guide, we’ll explain why Solana works this way, and show you exactly how to burn SPL or LP tokens safely, correctly, and fully on-chain — even if you don’t know how to code.

🔥 Why Solana Doesn’t Use Dead Wallets

Unlike Ethereum, Solana is built differently. Instead of sending tokens to a zero address, Solana requires tokens to be burned using the token program’s burn() function.

If you send SPL tokens to a random wallet, even if nobody controls it, the tokens are not officially burned. They still exist in circulation — which means:

They can still appear in supply trackers
They are not considered destroyed
Communities might not accept it as a true burn

This is why Solana requires a real, verifiable, on-chain burn instruction that shows up clearly on Solscan.

🚀 Correct Way to Burn Tokens: Use SolTokenBurner

The easiest and safest way to burn SPL or LP tokens on Solana — without writing any code — is by using the SolTokenBurner dApp.

It uses Solana's native burn() instruction and is the exact method developers use when burning supply transparently.

🧭 Step-by-Step Guide to Burn SPL & LP Tokens

1. Open SolTokenBurner & Connect Phantom

Visit https://soltokenburner.com/ and click Select Wallet to connect Phantom (or any wallet).

2. Select the Token You Want to Burn

Click 'Refresh' and choose the token you want to burn This can be:

Regular SPL Tokens
Liquidity Pool Tokens from Raydium / Orca / Meteora

3. Burn It

Choose 'Burn All' to burn the full supply in your wallet, or 'Input Amount to Burn' to enter an amount and burn that amount specifically

4. Verify the Burn on Solscan

Enter you wallet address on Solscan and check the latest tranaction. Your burn will show up with a clear mark:

Burn instruction
Amount burned
Token mint
Signature transaction ID

This is the *only valid* method for burning tokens on Solana.

🎥 Video Tutorial

A full video walkthrough is also available in the menu.

✅ Conclusion

Burning tokens on Solana is simpler than it seems — you just need to follow the correct method. Since Solana does not use dead wallet addresses, using a real burn instruction through a trusted dApp such as SolTokenBurner is the only true way to remove tokens permanently from circulation.

Whether you're burning LP tokens, unwanted airdrops, or reducing project supply, this method ensures the burn is clean, transparent, and visible on Solscan.

Updated: November 2025