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What Is a Rug Pull and How to Identify Warning Signs

Rug pulls cost crypto investors an estimated $6 billion in 2025 alone. The number of incidents dropped, but the damage per scam got worse. Over 62% of meme coins launched last year were flagged as potential rugs within 30 days. This guide explains how rug pulls work, what the warning signs look like, and which free tools can help you verify before you buy.

By Jan Whitfield
News

Hyperbridge Exploit Mints 1B Bridged DOT Tokens, Nets $237K

A forged message bypassed the Polkadot token contract's admin controls on Ethereum, allowing unlimited minting. Hyperbridge paused operations after the attack — notable because the protocol markets itself as a "full node security" bridge.

By Jan Whitfield
Tech

Aave DAO Passes "Aave Will Win" Proposal With 75% Vote

100% of revenue from all Aave-branded products now flows to the DAO treasury, ending a months-long dispute over fee control. Protocol revenue hit $140M in 2025. With application-layer income now added, Aave targets $1 trillion in assets under management.

By Jan Whitfield