fireBurn LP Token on EVM chains

This guide walks you through burning LP tokens on EVM chains with Alphecca Tools.

How to Burn LP Token

Step 1: Connect Wallet

Click the Connect Wallet button in the top-right corner to connect.

Step 2: Select LP Token

Select the V2 LP token you want to burn from the dropdown. Your available LP tokens will be displayed.

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LP token burning is only supported for V2 pools. V3 positions are in NFT format and require separate management.

Step 3: Set Burn Amount

Enter the amount of LP tokens to burn. You can use the slider or percentage buttons (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%).

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Step 4: Set Fee Tier (V3 Only)

Select a fee tier: 0.01% / 0.05% / (0.25%, 0.30%) / 1.00%

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Lower fee tiers mean less cost for traders but smaller rewards for liquidity providers. The pool creator earns rewards proportional to this fee rate from every trade.

Step 5: Burn LP Token

Click the 'Burn LP Token' button and approve the transaction in your wallet..

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Required Transaction Approvals:

  • 1x LP Token Approve

  • 1x LP Token Burn

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The token approval (Approve) transaction is only required once per LP token. After that, only 1 transaction is needed.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is LP token burning?

LP token burning permanently removes LP tokens, making it impossible to withdraw the corresponding liquidity. Burned LP tokens are sent to the 0xdead address and locked forever.

Why burn LP tokens?

Purpose
Description

Rug Pull Prevention

Prove liquidity cannot be removed to build investor trust

Project Credibility

Demonstrate long-term commitment to the market

Token Value Protection

Ensure trading stability with permanently locked liquidity

Can I burn V3 NFT positions?

No. LP token burning is currently only supported for V2 pools. V3 positions exist as NFTs, each with unique price ranges and liquidity, requiring separate management methods.

Can I recover liquidity after burning?

No. LP token burning is completely irreversible. The liquidity corresponding to burned tokens is permanently locked in the pool and cannot be withdrawn by any means.

Can I burn only a portion?

Yes. You can burn only a portion of your LP tokens while keeping the rest. Use the slider or percentage buttons to select the amount to burn.

What's the difference between burning and removing liquidity?

Action
Result

Remove Liquidity

Return LP tokens and receive back your deposited token pair

Burn LP Token

LP tokens are permanently destroyed and liquidity is locked forever in the pool

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