Crypto
Beware of a Scam Clone Impersonating My Team
There’s a long-standing scam account/channel impersonating my development brand. Here’s how it works and how to protect yourself before you pay anyone.
·1 min read
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Crypto
Flash USDT Is a Scam Developers Still Get Asked to Build
Over the past year I’ve received more than 10 requests to build a so‑called “Flash USDT” smart contract. It’s not a product idea—it’s a fraud pattern, and here’s how it works.
·4 min read
Crypto
A Fake Client, a “Cash-Out Check,” and the Wallet-Drain Scam Pattern I Keep Seeing
A scammer posed as a potential client, faked an AML block on Binance, and tried to push me to a “cash-out check” site designed to drain my wallet. Here’s how the script works—and how to avoid it.
·3 min read
Crypto
A New Scam Targeting Web3 Contractors: Fake Overpayment via Edited USDT “Proof”
A “client” offered a 50% prepayment, sent a screenshot showing 3,643 USDT, and hoped I’d refund the “extra.” The wallet showed the truth: $3.64.
·2 min read
Crypto
A Fresh Scam Attempt: The “Start Today” Client and a Fake AML Check
I’m continuing my series on scammers targeting Web3 builders. Here’s a recent case that used urgency and a convincing fake AML site to trick me into signing a wallet transaction.
·2 min read
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Trezor Sales Surge 600% as Bitcoin Nears $100K: A Reminder to Revisit Self-Custody
Trezor reported a 600% week-over-week jump in sales as Bitcoin hovered near its all-time highs. It’s a timely reminder that custody matters—especially during hype cycles.
·2 min read
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Ethereum Overtakes TRON in USDT Supply Again
Ethereum has reclaimed the top spot for USDT issuance, edging past TRON after TRON held the lead since 2022. The shift reflects Ethereum’s DeFi gravity and institutional comfort, while TRON continues to win on fees and speed.
·2 min read
Crypto
DEXs Are Slowly Winning: What 0xScope’s Data Says About the Exchange Market Shift
New data from 0xScope suggests big centralized exchanges like Binance and Crypto.com are losing market share to smaller competitors, while decentralized exchanges keep gaining traction.
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Crypto
617 Million Crypto Users—But How Many Actually Use It?
a16z Crypto estimates 617 million people have used crypto, yet the number of truly active users is likely far smaller. The gap between headline adoption and everyday utility says a lot about where we are in the cycle—and how early this still is.
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Crypto
Bitcoin Hits a New All-Time High — and FOMO Never Really Goes Away
Bitcoin just touched $73,000, and it instantly brought back that familiar feeling: FOMO. I’m sharing a personal 2013 story about the first time I heard about Bitcoin—and why “what if” isn’t the point.
·3 min read
Crypto
Uniswap Scam Tokens: The Classic AMM Trap That Still Drains Wallets
This week alone I’ve had multiple people reach out after losing serious money trading scam tokens on Uniswap. The trick is old, but it still works—because it exploits how permissionless AMMs really are.
·3 min read
Crypto
Illegal Crypto Revenue Fell in 2023 — But the Risks Didn’t Disappear
Chainalysis reports that proceeds from crypto scams and hacks declined significantly in 2023. That’s encouraging, but it doesn’t mean the industry can relax about security, compliance, or user education.
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