Token Verification
Tokens in Rainbow are categorized by verification status:Verified Tokens
Rainbow Verified: Curated by Rainbow team
Community Verified: Popular tokens with high volume
Contract Verified: Source code verified on Etherscan
- Appear first in lists
- Show verification badge
- Enabled by default in filters
- Safer for trading
Unverified Tokens
Unverified tokens:- May be legitimate but not reviewed
- Show warning indicators
- Require confirmation for actions
- Can be manually added by address
Asset Discovery
Rainbow helps users discover assets in multiple ways:Automatic Detection
Balance Scan
Rainbow automatically detects:
- Tokens held in wallet
- Across all supported chains
- Including recent transfers
- Updates every few minutes
Asset Enrichment
Detected tokens enriched with:
- Current price data
- 24h price change
- Token metadata (name, symbol, logo)
- Verification status
- Multi-chain availability
Manual Token Addition
Users can add tokens by contract address:Find Contract Address
Get token contract from:
- Project website
- Etherscan/block explorer
- CoinGecko/CoinMarketCap
- Trusted source
Add to Rainbow
In Rainbow:
- Tap search in asset list
- Paste contract address
- Verify token details match
- Confirm to add
Multi-Chain Token Support
Many tokens exist on multiple chains:Example: USDC Multi-Chain
USDC exists on multiple chains:- Ethereum:
0xa0b86991c6218b36c1d19d4a2e9eb0ce3606eb48 - Polygon:
0x2791bca1f2de4661ed88a30c99a7a9449aa84174 - Arbitrum:
0xff970a61a04b1ca14834a43f5de4533ebddb5cc8 - Optimism:
0x7f5c764cbc14f9669b88837ca1490cca17c31607 - Base:
0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913
- Shows total USDC across all chains
- Allows per-chain breakdown
- Enables cross-chain bridging
- Aggregates for total portfolio
Token Search
Powerful search across all known tokens:Search Features
- Symbol Search
- Name Search
- Address Search
- Cross-Chain Search
Search by ticker:
- Case insensitive
- Partial matches
- Most popular first
Search Implementation
Favorites
Users can mark tokens as favorites:Favorite Features
- Quick access to frequently used tokens
- Appear at top of swap token selector
- Synced across devices (if cloud backup enabled)
- Per-chain favorites support
Managing Favorites
View Favorites
- Filter asset list to favorites
- See in swap token selector
- Favorites section always visible
Popular Tokens
Rainbow highlights popular tokens:Popular Token Features
- High volume: Based on trading volume
- Community favorites: Most held tokens
- New & trending: Recently popular
- Per-chain: Different popular tokens per network
Token Metadata
Each token has rich metadata:Color Theming
Rainbow uses token colors for UI:- Token row background tint
- Chart colors
- Button accents
- Visual consistency
Token Security
Scam Detection
Rainbow identifies potential scams:- Unverified with suspicious name
- Impersonating popular tokens
- Non-transferable tokens
- Honeypot contracts
- Recent low-value airdrops
Safe Token Practices
Verify Source
Before adding tokens:
- Check official project website
- Verify contract on Etherscan
- Cross-reference multiple sources
- Look for verification badges
Check Liquidity
For trading:
- Check DEX liquidity
- Verify trading volume
- Look at holder count
- Check market cap
Test Small Amount
Before large transactions:
- Send small test amount first
- Verify token behaves normally
- Check you can sell/swap
- Confirm contract functions
Custom Token Lists
Advanced users can use custom token lists:Token List Format
Follows standard format:Custom token list support is primarily for developers. Most users should rely on Rainbow’s verified token list.
Related Features
Assets Overview
Managing all your crypto assets
NFTs
NFT collection management
Swaps
Swapping between tokens
Quote Fetching
How swap quotes work