Burn Empty Accounts
Recover SOL locked in empty token accounts. Every token you've ever held created an account that costs rent. Burning these reclaims your SOL.
💰 Free Money: Most active traders have 0.5-2+ SOL locked in empty token accounts. This feature helps you get it back!
What is Solana Rent?
On Solana, every account needs a minimum balance to exist on the blockchain. This is called "rent". When you receive a new token for the first time, a token account is automatically created, and ~0.002 SOL is locked as rent.
Over time, if you've traded many tokens, you'll have dozens or hundreds of these accounts—most with zero balance. That rent is YOUR SOL, just sitting there.
Rent Per Account
| Account Type | Rent Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard Token Account (SPL) | ~0.00203 SOL |
| Token-2022 Account | ~0.00203 SOL |
| Associated Token Account | ~0.00203 SOL |
How Burning Works
- Scan your wallet - We find all token accounts with 0 balance
- Select accounts to close - Choose which ones to burn
- Confirm transaction - Sign a single transaction
- Receive SOL - Rent is returned to your wallet instantly
⚡ Batched: We batch multiple account closures into one transaction to save on transaction fees.
Using the Burn Feature
Step 1: Open Burn Panel
Click the "Burn" or "Reclaim SOL" button in your wallet dashboard. This will scan your wallet for empty token accounts.
Step 2: Review Accounts
You'll see a list of empty token accounts with:
- Token name/symbol (if known)
- Token mint address
- Rent amount to reclaim
- Account age
Step 3: Select & Burn
Select the accounts you want to close (or select all), then click "Burn Selected". Review and approve the transaction in your wallet.
Step 4: Collect Your SOL
Once confirmed, the rent from all closed accounts is immediately returned to your wallet!
Safety Considerations
⚠️ Important: Only accounts with ZERO balance can be burned.
- • Accounts with any tokens are skipped automatically
- • We never touch accounts with dust amounts
- • You can always recreate accounts if needed
What Happens After Burning?
If you receive the same token again in the future, a new token account will be created automatically. You don't lose access to any tokens—only empty accounts are closed.
Can I Undo a Burn?
No, but there's no need to. The account is just closed, not the token. If you receive that token again, a new account is created. You got your rent back with no downside.
Estimating Your Recovery
Use this quick calculator to estimate how much SOL you might recover:
| Empty Accounts | Estimated Recovery |
|---|---|
| 10 | ~0.02 SOL |
| 50 | ~0.10 SOL |
| 100 | ~0.20 SOL |
| 250 | ~0.50 SOL |
| 500 | ~1.00 SOL |
| 1000 | ~2.00 SOL |
🎯 Pro Tip: If you've been trading memecoins for a while, you likely have hundreds of empty accounts. Check regularly!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is burning accounts safe?
Yes! We only close accounts that have exactly 0 tokens. Your actual tokens are never at risk. The transaction clearly shows which accounts are being closed.
Will I lose any tokens?
No. Only empty accounts (0 balance) can be closed. If an account has even 0.000001 tokens, it won't be included.
How often should I burn?
We recommend burning monthly if you trade actively. Heavy memecoin traders might want to do it weekly.
What's the transaction fee?
Closing accounts is very cheap—usually less than 0.001 SOL even for closing 50+ accounts. The rent you recover far exceeds any fees.
Does this work with Token-2022?
Yes! SOL Safe supports both standard SPL tokens and Token-2022 accounts.
Technical Details
For the technically curious, here's how it works under the hood:
- We use
closeAccountinstruction from SPL Token program - Multiple closures are batched into single transaction
- Rent is returned to the original wallet owner
- Both standard and Token-2022 programs are supported
- We verify zero balance before including in transaction