Aiden Labs is a forward-thinking platform that combines AI with technology to build a decentralized ecosystem within the Web3 space. The project features #Lunar , a DeFAI agent offering secure, real-time investment insights with #CertiK backing, alongside AI-driven content creation and an NFT-powered Launchpad.
Built on EVM-compatible smart contracts and IPFS, it ensures privacy and efficiency. The $ADN token, launched in April 2025 after a $1M IDO, drives the ecosystem by unlocking AI tools and governance.
Supported by $BNB Chain and #CertiK , Aiden Labs is expanding across blockchains and integrating advanced AI models, aiming to lead in intelligent Web3 innovation.
Market Maker Fraud Impacting Aiden Labs
Aiden Labs recently disclosed a significant challenge in a blog post titled "CLS Scams: How Aiden Labs and Others Fell Victim to Market Maker Fraud with Real-World Impact", published on their official site.
The post details how Aiden Labs became a victim of fraudulent activities by third-party market makers following the $ADN token’s Initial DEX Offering (IDO). These market makers manipulated token pricing and liquidity, artificially inflating prices to lure investors before executing a dump-and-crash scheme, resulting in substantial financial losses and reputational damage.
The "CLS" (Crypto Liquidity Scam) involved market makers exploiting decentralized exchange vulnerabilities, using bots to create false volume and then selling off holdings en masse. Aiden Labs estimates that this fraud impacted investors, potentially causing losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars, though exact figures are still under review.
The project clarifies that it did not orchestrate the scam but acknowledges that insufficient vetting of market makers during the IDO phase allowed the exploitation to occur. This incident mirrors broader industry trends, with other projects reporting similar market manipulation schemes.
In response, Aiden Labs has taken decisive action. The post highlights a strengthened partnership with CertiK for enhanced security audits and the introduction of stricter market maker selection processes to prevent future incidents.
The project also explores compensation options for affected investors and plans to implement real-time monitoring tools. As of April 14, 2025, at 08:35 AM PDT, no regulatory investigations have been confirmed, but the community is closely watching Aiden Labs’ next steps to restore trust.
