Your Sui token is under attack. Suspicious trading patterns are emerging, or you've discovered another problem. Every second counts. What do you do? With 20lab's Sui pause token tool, you can instantly halt all token transfers across the entire Sui network with just a few clicks - no coding, no complex procedures, just immediate protection when you need it most.
In the fast-paced world of DeFi and token management, having instant emergency controls isn't a luxury - it's essential. Today, we'll walk you through exactly how to use the Sui pause token tool to protect your community and assets when critical situations arise.
What is 20lab's Sui Pause Token Tool?
Pause tool is a powerful security utility that gives you complete control over your Sui token's network activity. With this tool, you can:
- Instantly Halt All Transfers: Stop every single token transaction across the entire Sui network with one click.
- Respond to Emergencies: React immediately to security incidents, exploits, or suspicious activity.
- Maintain Market Stability: Prevent panic selling or coordinated attacks during volatile periods.
- Ensure Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements that may demand to immediately stop token activity.
The tool works by leveraging Sui's Deny Cap V2 system, allowing authorized users to implement a global pause that affects every address holding the token - no exceptions.
Why 20lab's Pause Token Tool Stands Out
- One-Click Emergency Response: While other solutions require complex commands or multiple transactions, 20lab's tool lets you pause your entire token ecosystem with a single button click.
- Instant Network Effect: When you hit pause, it works across the entire Sui blockchain - no partial coverage, complete protection right away.
- Built-in Safety Checks: The tool automatically verifies you have the proper authority (Deny Cap V2) before allowing any pause operations, preventing unauthorized access.
- Clear Status Displays: 20lab provides real-time status indicators showing whether your token is currently paused, partially paused or active, eliminating any confusion about your token's current state.
- Flexible Unpausing: The tool allows you to unpause your token whenever needed with the same simple interface - giving you complete control over when to restore normal operations.
Understanding How Sui Token Pausing Works
Before diving into the step-by-step guide, let's understand what happens when you pause your Sui token. When you initiate a pause operation on Sui, the process happens in two distinct phases:
Phase 1: Immediate Partial Pause
Right after sending the pause transaction, your token enters a "partially paused" state with these characteristics:
- Outgoing transfers blocked: No one can send tokens from their wallets.
- Incoming transfers allowed: People can still receive tokens normally.
- Minting still functional: New tokens can be created (by using Treasury Cap).
Key insight: Your token is basically protected right away since nobody can move tokens anymore. The only new tokens that can appear are ones created through minting (if Treasury Cap still exists in your token).
This partial pause state continues until the next epoch starts.
Phase 2: Complete Pause
At the next epoch (typically within 24 hours):
- Complete lockdown: All token operations cease entirely.
- No transfers: Neither sending nor receiving is possible.
- No minting: Token creation is also blocked.
- Network-wide effect: The token is fully paused across the entire Sui blockchain.
Important Notes:
- Unpausing follows the same pattern: When you unpause, the token remains in its current paused state until the next epoch, then becomes fully active.
- Epoch timing: Sui epochs typically last about 24 hours, so there may be a delay before full pause/unpause takes effect.
- Layered control maintained: Any previously frozen individual addresses remain frozen even after unpausing.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use 20lab's Sui Pause Token Tool
Prerequisites
- A Sui token created with pausable functionality enabled.
- Deny Cap V2 authority for your token.
Step 1: Access the Pause Token Tool
- Visit 20lab's Sui pause token tool page.
- Connect your wallet that holds the Deny Cap V2 authority.
- Ensure you're connected to the correct Sui network (Mainnet/Testnet/Devnet).
Step 2: Enter Your Token Information
- Input Token Address: Enter your token's address (on Sui also called coin type).
- Verify Authority: The tool will automatically check if you have pause permissions.
- Confirm Token Details: Review the token information displayed.
Step 3: Execute Pause or Unpause Operation
To Pause Your Token:
- Select Pause Operation: Click the "Pause token" button.
- Validate & Approve Transaction: Validate pause request and approve transaction in your wallet.
- Monitor Status Changes:
- Immediately: Token becomes "partially paused" (no outgoing transfers, incoming transfers and minting still possible).
- Next epoch: Token becomes fully paused (all operations blocked).
To Unpause Your Token:
- Select Unpause Operation: Click the "Unpause token" button (if your token is currently paused).
- Approve Transaction: Authorize the unpause transaction through your wallet.
- Wait for Full Effect: Token remains paused until the next epoch, then becomes fully active (except for individually frozen addresses).
Step 4: Verify Operation Status
After the transaction confirms:
- The tool displays current status: "Active", "Partially Paused", or "Paused".
- For partially paused tokens: Outgoing transfers fail, but token minting may still work.
- For fully paused tokens: All transfer attempts network-wide fail with error messages.
- For unpaused tokens: Normal transfers resume for non-frozen addresses at the next epoch.
Best Practices for Using the Pause Tool
- Communicate Immediately: As soon as you pause, notify your community through official channels about the reason and expected resolution time.
- Document Everything: Keep detailed records of why you paused, when you paused, and your resolution timeline.
- Have a Plan: Establish clear policies for when pausing is appropriate and how quickly you'll communicate with users.
- Use Sparingly: Pausing affects everyone in your ecosystem - only use it when absolutely necessary.
- Monitor: While paused, actively work on resolving the issue and keep your community updated.
Conclusion
In today's blockchain environment, having the ability to instantly halt all token activity can mean the difference between containing a security incident and facing a major disaster. 20lab's Sui pause token tool puts this critical capability at your fingertips with a simple, reliable interface that works when you need it most.
Remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Use the pause function with caution, communicate transparently with your community, and always have a clear plan for both pausing and unpausing your token.
The tool is there when you need it - hopefully, you'll never have to use it. But when emergencies strike, you'll have professional-grade emergency controls just a few clicks away, with clear visibility into the pausing process every step of the way.
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