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Security and scams · Explainer
Snoop Dogg and the prankster known as Pranksy have been tied to NFT stunts and fake collections in public reporting. This guide separates what the sources show from rumour and explains how NFT minting scams work, so you can check any mint before you pay.
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In August 2021 an attacker drained more than $600 million from Poly Network, a cross-chain DeFi platform. This guide explains how the exploit worked, what happened to the funds, and the security lessons that still apply to bridges and cross-chain apps in 2026.
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The 2022 US sanctions on Tornado Cash turned a crypto mixer into a test case for whether publishing code counts as protected speech. This explainer sets out the legal arguments, the court rulings so far, and what the dispute means for users and developers.
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Many people who bought or held a VELO token feel misled when its price or access changes sharply. This guide explains how token scams work, how to check Velo's real status, and what to do next if you have lost money.
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In December 2021 attackers drained roughly $140 million from the Polygon-based Vulcan Forged play-to-earn ecosystem after taking control of 96 wallet private keys. This guide explains what happened, what the refunds did and did not fix, and which lessons apply to anyone holding crypto today.
Security and scams · Explainer
Cross-chain bridges hold large pools of locked tokens and run complex verification logic, which makes them one of the most attractive targets in crypto. This guide explains why they attract attackers, how the main failure points work, and what users can check before moving funds.
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Zero-knowledge proofs let a person show that a statement about their identity is true, such as being over 18 or living in a given region, without handing over the underlying documents. This guide explains how they work, where governments and identity providers are considering them, what they cannot do alone, and how to spot scams that exploit the topic.
Security and scams · How-to
Most crypto losses come from leaked keys, fake websites and signatures people did not understand, not from broken blockchains. These four habits cover the most common failure points.
Security and scams · How-to
Anyone can create a token in minutes, so a name, logo or busy chat proves nothing. These eight checks help you catch the most common traps before you put money in.
Security and scams · Explainer
Aavegotchi is an NFT game and DeFi protocol, so copies and impersonators are a real risk. This guide explains how to confirm that a Gotchi is genuine, avoid fake listings, and check claims about physical NFT art before you pay.
Security and scams · Explainer
Alpha Homora was a leveraged yield protocol on Ethereum that lost about $37.5 million in a February 2021 attack. This explainer covers what happened, why leveraged DeFi strategies carry extra risk, and what to check before you deposit into any protocol.
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Warnings about an NFT project called Axiecat circulate often, and this guide explains what those alarm bells usually mean, how to check a collection yourself, and what to do if you already interacted with it. The sources used here do not confirm specific details of an Axiecat case, so treat any unverified claim about it with caution.
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In May 2022 Azuki's pseudonymous founder admitted to involvement in three abandoned NFT projects, and the collection's price fell sharply. This guide explains what was disclosed, whether it was a rug pull, and how to vet any NFT team.
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In December 2021, BadgerDAO users lost roughly $120 million after attackers abused the project's front-end to trick wallets into granting token permissions. This guide explains what happened, why approvals made the losses possible, and how you can avoid the same trap.
Security and scams · Explainer
In early November 2025, attackers drained several Balancer V2 pools by exploiting a rounding flaw in stable-style pool math. This explainer covers how the bug worked, why flash loans made it larger, how reported loss figures differ, and what DeFi users can take from the post-mortems.
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Gala Games grew into one of the biggest blockchain gaming brands, then drew headlines for a founder feud, a 2024 token-minting exploit and loud scam accusations. This guide separates what is documented from what is opinion, including the 'Town coin' claim, and shows how to protect yourself.
Security and scams · How-to
Most Web3 losses come from a signature, a fake link or a rushed decision, not from broken cryptography. This guide covers the common scam patterns and the habits that block them, plus what to do if you are targeted.
Security and scams · How-to
Memecoins can multiply or vanish within hours, and most new launches are built to take money rather than hold value. This guide covers how to find new tokens, run basic safety checks and avoid the most common scams.
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The Squid Game token (SQUID) rose by several thousand percent in days in late 2021, then collapsed to near zero in minutes while buyers found they could not sell. This guide explains how the scheme worked, which warning signs were visible, and the checks that apply to the next themed token.
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"Twitter hack" can mean a 2020 bitcoin scam, a data leak, or a single hijacked account. This guide explains what each one was, how they worked, and what to do if your crypto or account is exposed.
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Reports of an attack that took about $8 million from users connected to Uniswap show how phishing works around a trusted DeFi app. This guide explains the common methods, the approval risk behind many drains, and the checks and steps that protect your funds.
Security and scams · Explainer
When a Solana wallet keeps losing funds after every deposit, the cause is usually a compromised seed phrase and an automated sweeper, not a fresh bug. This guide explains how the drains work, how to tell the types apart and what to do.