Deploy Your Own Hidden

Honeypot Token
A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners by DevMentor
Bonus: Make your own MEME coin!
Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Preparing the Right Tools ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Deploying Your Token: Step-by-Step Guide ................................................................................................................ 3
Listing Your Token on a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) ............................................................................................ 10
Contract Review ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Marketing Your Token: Key Steps ............................................................................................................................. 17
Execution: The Liquidity Pull ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Bonus: Meme Token (Normal) .................................................................................................................................. 20
Appendix: Hidden (Detectorproof) Honeypot Token Codes ..................................................................................... 21

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Introduction
Hello, crypto enthusiasts! I'm DevMentor, your guide on this eye-opening journey. With over 20 years of
experience in software development and a long-standing history as an early adopter of cryptocurrencies like
Bitcoin and Ethereum, I've been part of the digital revolution right from the get-go.

The crypto world is thrilling, but it's also filled with its fair share of pitfalls. One such danger is the so-called
"honeypot" token - a deceptive trap that many have unknowingly fallen into. Understanding how these tokens
work can arm you with the knowledge to recognize and avoid these potential risks.

This guide is all about that. Our aim is to take you through the process of deploying a honeypot token, not to
scam others, but to educate you. We'll dissect the mechanics of these tokens and shed light on their inner
workings.

We'll keep our focus sharp! While blockchain is the underlying technology that powers everything we'll be
talking about, diving into its detailed mechanics could easily expand the scope of our discussion beyond our
primary goal. So, for this guide, we won't be delving deep into the complexities of blockchain. Our main aim here
is to shed light on honeypot tokens, their deployment, and how to stay clear of associated risks.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me on telegram: @devmentor777

Disclaimer: This guide is purely educational and should not be used for fraudulent activities. It's not intended
to serve as investment advice. Crypto investments carry substantial risk, and it's crucial that you do your own
research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

This guide, specially designed for beginners, will not overwhelm you with technical jargon or complex
information. Instead, we provide a clear, step-by-step walkthrough to help you understand the dynamics of
honeypot tokens.

With this knowledge, I hope to empower you to navigate the crypto space with more confidence and
awareness. After all, knowledge is our best defence in this ever-evolving digital universe. Welcome aboard!

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together this guide required substantial time, effort, and expertise. If you wish to support this work and help
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Preparing the Right Tools
Now, let's gather our tools for this fascinating journey. We'll be using several vital platforms and tools that
facilitate the process of deploying and interacting with tokens. These tools are our gateways into the vast
landscape of crypto.

MetaMask: MetaMask is a browser extension that serves as a bridge between traditional browsers and the
Ethereum blockchain. You'll use MetaMask as your crypto wallet for managing your tokens. Access it at
https://metamask.io/. We won't cover the installation process in this guide, but you can follow this tutorial for
detailed installation steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af_lQ1zUnoM&ab_channel=MoneyZG.

Remix: Remix is a robust, open-source tool that assists you in writing, testing, debugging, and deploying smart
contracts written in Solidity (the main coding language of the blockchain). It's an integral part of our journey. Get
started with Remix at https://remix.ethereum.org/.

PancakeSwap: PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). It allows for
swapping of BSC tokens and adds liquidity to token pairs. Explore PancakeSwap at https://pancakeswap.finance/.

Uniswap: Uniswap is a popular decentralized trading pool. Ethereum-based, it allows anyone on the network to
swap tokens directly from their wallet. Access Uniswap at https://app.uniswap.org/.

Etherscan: Etherscan is a Block Explorer and Analytics Platform for Ethereum, a decentralized smart contracts
platform. It allows users to explore and search the Ethereum blockchain for transactions, addresses, tokens,
prices, and other activities. Access Etherscan at https://etherscan.io/.

BscScan: BscScan is the equivalent platform for the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). As the leading Block Explorer for
BSC, it offers insights into transactions, addresses, and tokens on the Binance Smart Chain. Access BscScan at
https://bscscan.com/.

Other chains have their own block exlorers, which work in similar way.

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Deploying Your Token: Step-by-Step Guide
Deploying your token might seem complex, but don't worry - we've broken it down into manageable steps for
you. Make sure to follow each one carefully.

Step 1: We assume that you have successfully installed the MetaMask extension in your browser.

Step 2: Open the Remix IDE by visiting the following website: https://remix.ethereum.org/.

Step 3a: While on the Remix website, click the metamask pluggin.

Step3b: The globe on the right hand side has a grayed out circle next to it, meaning that Metamask is not
currently connected to this website. Click on it and click connect.

This allows Remix to interact with your MetaMask wallet for deploying contracts.

Step 4: In Remix, create a new file and give it a meaningful name. This file will hold the code for your token.

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Step 5: Paste the provided token code into your new file, it is within a text file, so you need to open it separately.
Please do not make any changes to the code, as doing so could lead to errors or potential loss of funds.

Step 6: Select Solidity compiler version 0.8.0. This is to ensure compatibility with the token code we're using.
Choose the 'Auto compile' option and enable 'Optimisation'. The value should stay the default “200”. Auto
compile will ensure that the code is constantly checked for syntax errors. Enabling 'Optimisation' helps reduce
the cost of deploying and executing the contract by using less gas. A successful compile will show a green tick
next to the compiler menu button.

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Step 7: Scroll down towards the bottom of the code to find the sections where you can change the token name
(“TokenName”), symbol(“$Symbol”), contract name(Your_Token) and your supply (1000000) (do not put spaces
inbetween!). These are the only places where changes should be made. Modifying anything else could lead to
errors or potential loss of funds.

Step 8: Click on “Deploy & Run Transactions” icon on the right hand side. In “ENVIRONMENT” select “Injected
Provider – MetaMask”. Before clicking on Deploy, make sure that in Metamask you choose the right network. If
you want to deploy your contract on Uniswap, choose Ethereum Mainnet, if you want to deploy on
PancakeSwap, choose BNB Smart Chain Mainnet. In our example we will deploy on the BNB Smart Chain
Mainnet.

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Step 9: Finally we are ready to deploy the contract! Choose the contract name from the CONTRACT dropdown list
(in my case below it is called Your_Token). You may notice other contracts such as ‘Context’, ‘IERC20’, 'ERC20',
'Ownable', etc. These are part of OpenZeppelin, a library for secure smart contract development. These contracts
provide standard implementations of 'ERC20' (a widely used token standard). If you want more informaiton you
can easily google all of them. Now we are ready and you can click on “Deploy”.

Step 10: After clicking 'Deploy', MetaMask will pop up asking for your confirmation to proceed with the
transaction. Click 'Confirm' to initiate the deployment of your contract.

Congratulations, you have now deployed your token! If everything went smoothly, your token is on its way. Go
back to Metamask, go to Activity and click on the Contract deployment:

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Click “View on block explorer”:

Copy the contract address by clicking the [copy] icon button on the right:

Go back to Metamask and click on “import token”:

Select Custom token, and paste the contract address, and wait for your token to show up, then click add custom
token:

You can create tokens in ETH mainnet, Binance Smart Chain and any other chains using the same method.

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You can also find your token contract in Remix just below the Deploy button post deployment. The process of
adding it to your Metamask is the same as above. Feel free to save it somewhere for quick access.

Step 11: Verify and Publish the contract. This step is an absolute must. Verifying and publishing your token
contract's source code is a critical step in establishing transparency and trust. The openness helps instill
confidence and verify that the token operates exactly as described. Furthermore, a published contract makes
interactions easier for wallets, explorers, and exchanges as they can use the contract's ABI (Application Binary
Interface) for smoother transactions. If you don’t verify and publish the contract, and you close Remix IDE, you
will not be able to call the contract functions! Now go to bscscan(https://bscscan.com/) (or etherscan
https://etherscan.io/) and paste the token address:

Go to “Contract” and click on “Verify and Publish”:

As next, paste the contract addres again in the first box (normally it should already be there). In the following
boxes select Compiler Type: Solidity (Single file), Compiler Version v0.8.0, License Type 3) MIT License (MIT).

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When done, click on “Continue”. Select Optimisation “Yes”:

Finally, paste the full code as you deployed it (in Remix), in the below box called “Enter the Solidity Contract Code
below”, do the CAPTCHA and click on Verify and Publish.

Once done, you should get this message, and have a green tick next to “Contract”. The process is rather sensitive,
so please make sure to follow the steps exactly, otherwise you might get an error. In which case you should start
again.

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Listing Your Token on a Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

Now that your token is created, the next step in the process is to list it on a decentralized exchange, or DEX. A
DEX is a type of cryptocurrency exchange which operates autonomously and without the need for an
intermediary authority. This contrasts with traditional centralized exchanges, which are controlled by a single
entity. PancakeSwap is one such DEX, specifically built on the Binance Smart Chain.

Listing your token on PancakeSwap (or any DEX) means making it available for trading with other
cryptocurrencies. In other words, your token will be available to be bought and sold on PancakeSwap.

One key concept to understand when it comes to DEXs like PancakeSwap is the idea of a "liquidity pool". A
liquidity pool is a collection of funds deposited into a smart contract by "liquidity providers", who are users that
contribute an equal value of two tokens. These tokens are then used for facilitating trading between the pair on
the platform.

In the context of PancakeSwap, when you list your token, you would typically pair it with a well-established token
like BNB or BUSD, contributing an equal value of both. This creates a market for your token on PancakeSwap and
allows others to trade it. Our token will be listed on Pancakeswap, so follow below steps. Also remember to use
the wallet address which created the token all the way!

Step 1: Go to pancakeswap website: https://pancakeswap.finance/

Step 2: Click on Liquidity

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Step 3: Click Connect, and try to connect to your wallet.

Select your wallet (i,e: Metamask)

If nothing happens and your wallet is not connected, click on your Metamask wallet plugin, then click the word
“Not connected” and click “Connect”:

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Step 4: Now we back to Pancakeswap, click Connect Wallet, and select Metamask.

After that, you should see that your wallet is connected. If you are still not connected, you can refresh the
webpage, and try the above steps again.

Step 5: Click on “+ Add Liquidity”

Step 6: Click on “More” and click “Add V2 Liquidity” (Since V3 is not suitable for newly created tokens)

Step 7: Click on the pair to change it and add your own token

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Step 8: Paste your token address in the space:

Step 9: Click Import to import your token:

Step 10: Select how much BNBs you want to add as liquidity. The more you add, the more attractive your token
for new investors. At least 10 BNBs is recommended. We will cover this in more detail in the marketing section.
For your token, always use “MAX”. You want to make all of your token supply available for trading. After that
click on Enable on the right hand side.

Step 11: Click “Use default” or “Max”, click Next, and Approve the transaction. With this step you allow the smart
contract of the Decentralized Exchange to transfer your newly created token to the liquidity pool.

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Step 12: Once the transaction is approved, the Add button will appear and you will have to click “Add”:

Step 13: Finally click Create Pair & Supply, and approve the transaction:

Now the token is live!

Step 14: Now the only account that can buy and sell the token is the account with which you created it. As final
step we would have to “Whitelist” the DEX contract address, because since this is a honeypot token no-one else
will be able to trade it. How exactly the Hidden Honeypot function works, and why it is hidden, is explained in the
Code Review chapter. Go again to Metamask, click on Activity and you will be able to see the transaction with
which you added liquidity, which is normally called “Add Liquidity ETH” (it says “ETH” even though you used BNB
or other native tokens as liquidity). Click on it and select “View on Block Explorer”, which will open the
transaction information.

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Step 15: The transaction overview is showing the move of the new token (here called TokenName) and the BNB
into the newly created liquidity pool. Below you will see 4 “From” lines. In the first and second lines, marked in
blue below is the address of the liquidity pool (both lines have the same value).

When you click on it, you will be forwarded to below overview, the address is on the left hand side. Copy it!

Step 16: Go back to your Remix, where you deployed the contract. In the section “Deployed Contracts”, you
should expand your contract and will be able to see its functions in dark yellow. They appear grayed out initially,
but once you make inputs in the boxes to the right, they become again “clickable”. Now paste the liquidity pool
address from above within the “changeOwner” function, and press on the “changeOwner” button. This will
prompt your Metamask wallet, and you should confirm the transaction. Don’t worry, you are actually not
changing the contract owner. This is a hidden funciton to whitelist an address. If there is another address on your
Metamask wallet you wish to be able to sell, you can also add it to the whitelist, in the same way. This was the
final step, which allowed trading of your contract, now anyone can buy, but only you (and other whitelisted
contracts) can sell! Now lets review the contract in more detail.

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Contract Review
In this section, we will review the contract code in detail. Don’t worry, we will keep things very short and simple!
We will only review the bottom part of the code, everything else above is a simple import from the official
approved and audited OpenZeppelin library. For better overview, we have splitted the contract in four parts:

Part 1: This is the part where you have defined the Name, Symbol and Supply of your token. Here the tokens
were created and send to your wallet. It also makes sure that the contractOwner (you) are added to the
_changeOwner list (which is the hidden whitelist).

Part 2: Now this is where the hidden Honeypot token function resides. What this does is, it prohibits selling more
than one of your tokens (unless you are part of the whitelist). In effect this is an Anti-whale function, but the
selling amount is so low, it is basically a Honeypot!

Part 3: The standard burn function, which you can use to burn your tokens, lowering the supply and increasing
demand for your token.

Part 4: This is the “changeOwner” function. This is actually a whitelist function, where only you as the creator of
the token can whitelist other addresses.

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Marketing Your Token: Key Steps
Here we will discuss some marketing tips and tricks, which go beyond the simple Telegram and Twitter
promotions. This will help attract massive attention from buyers.

Step 1: Verify And Publish The Account

One of the first and most important steps in marketing your token is to verify and publish your account (which
you hopefully already did in the deployment chapter!). This demonstrates transparency and assures potential
investors that your project is legitimate. Verified and published accounts also benefit from increased visibility on
blockchain explorers and DEXs, making your token more accessible to prospective traders and investors.

Step 2: Add Sufficient Liquidity

Adding liquidity to your token pair is vital for its success. A good starting point is adding at least 20 BNB or a
similar value in ETH. However, the more liquidity you add, the more attractive your token becomes. For instance,
dexscreener.com does not show tokens with liquidity below 10.000USD. This means that if you want your token
to be visible there, you must add at least 5.000USD in value (as of time of writing this is around 11 BNB or
1.3ETH). Keep in mind that as a liquidity provider, your downside risk is limited to gas fees, whereas the upside
potential is unlimited. If you manage to add significant liquidity (in the hundreds of ETH or BNB), your token
will stand out and attract massive attention!

Step 3: Pump Your Token

The most effective method to 'pump' your token is using your own addresses. If you have a good amount of BNB,
allocate a portion to pump the price of your token. This involves buying your token from different wallet
addresses to stimulate trading activity and increase the token's price. It's advisable to split the allocated BNB into
smaller amounts and distribute it across multiple wallets.

Let's use numerical examples to illustrate this method better. Assume you have 30 BNB in total. Here's how you
might allocate it:

Liquidity Provision: Allocate 10 BNB for the initial liquidity. In the liquidity pool on PancakeSwap, you would
provide an equal value of your new token and BNB. So, you add tokens equivalent to 10 BNB and 10 BNB itself.
This creates a market for your token, making it tradable against BNB.

Pumping Prices: Now, let's use the remaining 20 BNB for pumping your token's price. It's advisable to split this
amount into smaller portions and distribute it across multiple wallet addresses. This is how you might do it:

Wallet 1: Add 0.01 BNB and buy your token

Wallet 2: Add 0.1 BNB and buy your token

Wallet 3: Add 0.25 BNB and buy your token

Wallet 4: Add 0.5 BNB and buy your token

Wallet 5: Add 1 BNB and buy your token

Continue this process across several wallets, distributing the 20 BNB.

By using different wallet addresses to buy your token, you stimulate trading activity and create the appearance of
diverse investor interest, which can attract other traders and potentially increase the token's price.

Remember to whitelist some of your pump addresses and intermittently sell some tokens. It's crucial that these
tokens are quickly bought up again to maintain high liquidity and assure potential investors of your token's
tradeability.

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Always ensure that you never buy and sell with the wallet that you used to create the token. Always use different
wallets to maintain the integrity of your operations and avoid any actions that could be deemed suspicious.

Step 4: Lock Liquidity

Locking token liquidity is a practice that can benefit both the token creator and the token holders:

Trust: Locking liquidity shows that the token creator has confidence in the project's long-term success. It reduces
the risk of a 'rug pull', where the creator removes all the liquidity, leaving token holders unable to trade. This
instills trust in potential and current token holders.

Stability: It helps provide stability to the token's price, as a locked liquidity pool ensures there's always a base
level of tokens available for trading.

Sustainability: It promotes a healthy and sustainable token ecosystem by ensuring the token remains tradable for
the locked period.

Here are three websites that offer token liquidity locking services:

Pinksale: https://www.pinksale.finance/

Team.Finance: https://team.finance/

Mudra Token: https://mudra.website/

Step 5: Patiently Sustain Your Token

Maintain your token's online presence for at least 1-2 days after deployment. Even after your initial token pump,
it may take several hours or up to a day before someone buys your token. Be patient, as the crypto market is
vast, with plenty of potential investors. If you've followed the previous steps diligently, your token should be
attractive enough to catch their attention. If you see that people keep buying, do not pull the liquidity, only after
you see that the transactions have cooled off you can pull the liquidity

Step 6: Leverage Social Media Platforms

Social media platforms like Twitter and Telegram are powerful tools in the crypto marketing sphere. Use them
strategically to increase your token's visibility. Some potential strategies include engaging with relevant crypto
communities, sharing regular updates and news about your token, and hosting giveaways or airdrops to attract
potential investors. Buying Telegram shilling services is also an option

General Market Mechanics

If you manage to accumulate liquidity above 10k USD, your token will automatically be listed on platforms like
Dexscreener. This liquidity threshold includes the combination of your initial liquidity and the value added
through token pumps. In essence, the 10k USD is a 50-50 split between your new token and your paired
cryptocurrency (BNB, for instance). This ensures balanced trading pairs and adds credibility to your token.

There are countless bots scouring the blockchain ecosystem for specific token metrics. These bots send signals to
platforms like Telegram, notifying users about promising tokens. Simply following the steps outlined above will
provide enough marketing material for these bots, which will in turn help spread the word about your token.

The first 3 steps are a must, while the last 3 are nice to haves. There are countless ways to make such a token
successful, so feel free to explore the internet for more marketing options

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Execution: The Liquidity Pull
After your token has experienced a pump and has been purchased by other participants, the strategy used is a
"liquidity pull". This is an act where the liquidity provider (in this case, the token creator) removes their provided
liquidity from the DEX. Remember, when you listed your token on the DEX (like PancakeSwap), you added
liquidity by providing an equal value of your token and a base token like BNB. By pulling the liquidity, you
essentially withdraw these funds (both your tokens and the paired tokens like BNB) from the pool.

Step 1: Go back to PancakeSwap, click on Trade, Liquidity and you should be able to see your created liquidity
pool in the middle of the screen. Click on it, and press Remove.

Step 2: Enable the tokens (similar step like we had in the past). Confirm the transaction. After that the Remove
button will become clickable. Click on it and confirm the transaction (sometimes you will have to click on Receive
WBNB for the transaction to go through).

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Bonus: Meme Token (Normal)
You can use the code to make a normal meme token. Follow the same steps on how to make it as stated in the
“Deploying your token” section. Everything is the same, with the exception that you don’t have to whitelist
anything. The success here lies in the marketing and providing as high liquidity for the token as possible. It is a
good practice to lock the liquidity for a certain period of time (for instance 1 or 2 weeks). Websites like
https://www.pinksale.finance/ are free and great for this. After that you can put your marketing to work. There is
a lot of information on how to lock liquidity online, so feel free to google the exact steps.

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Appendix: Hidden (Detectorproof) Honeypot Token Codes
1. Hidden (Detectorproof) Honeypot: see “Hidden Honeypot Token Code.txt” file
2. Normal MEME token: see “Meme Token Code.txt”

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