> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.apetopia.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Burn NFT

> Permanently destroy an NFT from your wallet.

Burning an NFT permanently removes it from existence on-chain. The token is destroyed and the wallet that held it receives a small amount of SOL back (the storage deposit that was locked when the NFT was created).

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<Note>
  This is a **Pro** plan feature.
</Note>

## When burning is used

* **Token consolidation** — burning excess or duplicate NFTs from a collection
* **Deflationary mechanics** — some projects burn NFTs as part of a game or upgrade mechanic (e.g. "burn 2 to mint 1 upgraded version")
* **Supply reduction** — intentionally reducing the total supply to increase scarcity
* **Cleanup** — removing test or failed mints from a treasury wallet

## How to burn

1. Go to **NFT Suite → Metadata & Assets → Burn NFT**
2. Select the NFT(s) you want to burn from your connected wallet
3. Review the list — confirm these are the correct tokens
4. Click **Burn**
5. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

<Warning>
  Burning is permanent and irreversible. A burned NFT cannot be recovered under any circumstances. Be absolutely certain before proceeding.
</Warning>

## What happens after burning

* The NFT is removed from all wallets and marketplaces
* The holder count in your analytics updates on the next snapshot
* The SOL storage deposit is returned to the wallet that initiated the burn