Amid the hype of the crypto world, many projects are emerging. But not all are safe. Some are merely a disguise to deceive investors.
Here are 5 common characteristics of crypto projects to watch out for:
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1. 🚨 Promises of Steady and Quick Profit
If a project claims '10% profit a day with no risk' — that's a major red flag. Crypto is volatile, there are no guarantees of certain profits.
> Principle: High return = High risk, not High return = Definitely safe.
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2. 🧱 Unclear What the Technology or Its Use Is
If you can't explain what the token's function is, or they only use technical terms without clear meaning, it's likely that the project is just cosmetic.
> Beware: projects that only sell 'tokens' without products, a roadmap, or real use cases.
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3. 👀 Anonymous Founder & No Digital Footprint
Indeed, some projects can start anonymously (like Satoshi), but many scams also hide their identities to escape responsibility.
> Check: Is there a team on LinkedIn? Have they worked on real projects before?
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4. 🧨 Focus on Referral & Bonus, Not Products
If they discuss 'invite people = get tokens' more than their own products, be careful. This often indicates a ponzi scheme or MLM disguised as crypto.
> 'If you have to recruit to make a profit, it's not an investment — it's a new money system.'
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5. 🔒 Cannot Be Withdrawn or Must Go Through Your Own Wallet
Projects that cannot be withdrawn to another wallet, or must go through a specific platform to buy and sell, should be treated with suspicion. This means you do not truly own your assets.
> Crypto principle: 'Not your keys, not your coins.'
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🧠 Conclusion
Crypto is an opportunity, but it's also full of traps. Education is key.
If in doubt, DYOR (Do Your Own Research), don't rush into FOMO, and seek a second opinion from a trusted community.
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