How do I check a token’s safety? Is there a way to tell whether a token is risky?

PandaTool offers a contract security checker that aggregates multiple indicators and produces a readable report (it can also export a PDF audit-style report). Typical checks include:
• Whether the contract source is open-sourced / verified
• Presence of blacklist/whitelist or transfer control
• Tax/fee logic
• Whether minting or pausing functions exist
• Whether trading can be suspended
• Other risky patterns flagged by static analysis

Check Token：https://pandatool.org/#/contractCheck/contractCheck?lang=en-US

Using such a tool gives you a quick risk snapshot; the exported PDF is handy for sharing with collaborators or users.

Additional notes:
• Automated checks are helpful but not perfect. For high-stakes decisions, consider a professional audit or at least manual review by an experienced developer/auditor.
• Watch for owner-privileged functions (minting, blacklisting, pausing) — these are not necessarily malicious but are high-risk if not governed (recommend multisig/timelock for owner powers).