Owning SCR: Uses, Storage and Risks

Scroll is an Ethereum Layer 2 network designed to run applications built for the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). That compatibility lets developers use familiar Ethereum tools and smart contracts on Scroll. SCR is Scroll’s native token, and its stated role includes supporting governance and the decentralization of the network’s provers and sequencer.

For you as a holder, that does not automatically mean SCR gives you a share of Scroll, guaranteed income, or a fixed amount of influence. Any voting power depends on the network’s governance rules and how participation works. Check those rules before treating the token as a way to influence a particular decision.

Do not assume SCR is required to use every Scroll application or to pay network fees. Scroll is an Ethereum-compatible Layer 2, where transaction fees are generally paid in ETH. Check the network and the fee asset shown in your wallet before confirming a transaction.

SCR is issued on Scroll. To hold or transfer it, use a wallet that supports the Scroll network and ERC-20-style tokens, such as MetaMask or Rabby. Hardware wallets can also be used with compatible wallet software, giving you offline key storage while still allowing you to interact with the network.

Before sending SCR, confirm that the receiving wallet supports Scroll and that both wallets are set to the same network. A token sent to an incompatible network or address may be difficult or impossible to recover. If you need to add SCR manually, verify its contract address through Scroll’s official channels; a token name or ticker alone does not prove that an asset is genuine.

If you are moving SCR between Ethereum and Scroll, use a bridge that you have independently verified. Bridges add smart-contract and transaction risks, and transfers may take time. Read the network and destination details in your wallet before signing, and keep enough ETH on the network for transaction fees.

As of November 8, 2026, SCR’s reported circulating supply is 190 million tokens. Its total and maximum supply are each 1 billion. These figures describe token counts, not how many tokens are freely available to trade or how much influence holders have.

The difference between the reported circulating supply and the maximum is about 810 million SCR. That does not mean all of those tokens are locked or will enter circulation at once. Distribution, vesting, and future releases can affect how supply changes, so check Scroll’s current token allocation and unlock information when assessing dilution risk.

Supply figures can change, and market prices move independently of token counts. Avoid relying on an old wallet estimate or a price snapshot when deciding what your holding is worth. Confirm current figures through a source you trust, and remember that a stated maximum supply does not guarantee demand or support a particular price.

Keep your recovery phrase offline and private. A hardware wallet can reduce exposure to malware, but it cannot protect you if you approve a malicious transaction or reveal your recovery phrase. Never share the phrase with someone claiming to offer support, and be wary of unsolicited messages, fake token claims, and sites asking you to connect your wallet.

Before each transfer, check the token, amount, destination address, and network. For contract interactions, read the permissions you are granting; a token approval can let a contract move assets from your wallet. Revoke permissions you no longer need using a trusted tool, and test an unfamiliar transfer with a small amount if the fees make that practical.

SCR also carries market risk: its price can fall sharply, and a token’s technical role does not ensure that it will retain value. Scroll applications, bridges, and smart contracts can have vulnerabilities or outages. Keep only what you can afford to lose, and do not mistake a wallet balance for a guarantee that you can sell or transfer at a desired price.