2026-01-05 18:38:45

Recently, on-chain schemes have been constantly evolving; here are some practical defensive tips to protect yourself.

First, understand the game of market capitalization—be cautious of coins with the same name, variations in uppercase and lowercase, OG versions, and clone copies, as it’s easy to fall into traps. Different trading platforms have varying levels of support for meme coins; the same coin can perform very differently across platforms, so choosing a platform is also choosing your fate.

Be especially wary of celebrity effects. Those celebrity coins that seem to have ample liquidity often serve as a prelude to rug pulls. When the hype is at its peak and buying momentum is strongest, it’s precisely the golden time for insiders to cash out and exit.

Finally, regarding project team meme coins—most of these tokens should come with a warning. They can be rug-pulled at any time by the project team. This is not alarmist talk but a reality in this field. Know the people and the coins well, assess the risks first, and then chase the trend.

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RugResistant

· 01-08 02:49

Haha, really, I've already stepped into the pitfalls. Now I just walk away when I see celebrity coins. I have deep experience with the same-name coins, almost got scammed badly. I don't touch any tokens from project teams; there are too many lessons from rug pulls. The explanation of platform differences is spot on. It's truly different when the same coin appears on different platforms. Before buying meme coins, you need to keep a clear head. It's not about rushing in when the hype is high; rather, you should do the opposite.

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BearMarketBuilder

· 01-07 20:48

The same-name coin set is really amazing. My friend asked me a few days ago why the coins I bought look different from what he saw, and I just laughed. Bro, I really don't touch celebrity coins anymore. The more popular they seem, the more I get scared. Honestly, I've seen too many rug pulls already. Now I just ask one thing—does the project team have a burn contract? If not, I’ll pass directly.

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CrossChainMessenger

· 01-07 03:59

It's the same old trick again. To be honest, I'm already numb to it. The key is to be more cautious oneself.

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NFTBlackHole

· 01-06 06:59

It's the same old story. I've been burned before. Those celebrity coins are really not worth touching; you'll end up as the bagholder. The same-named coins are deadly traps. If you're not careful, you'll buy a counterfeit version and suffer a huge loss. Rug pulls are indeed unpredictable; it all depends on who can run faster. Good liquidity doesn't mean safety; it can actually be more dangerous. That's a trap. The common tricks in the crypto world are just these few: repeated pump-and-dumps. That's because we're greedy. Meme coins from big platforms are relatively more reliable. Small exchanges? Forget it. I now avoid coins issued by project teams themselves. I've paid enough tuition fees already. Seemingly abundant liquidity is often a critical point; recognizing this is essential.

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AirdropGrandpa

· 01-05 19:08

It's the same story again. Basically, don't touch celebrity coins and project team coins.

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fork_in_the_road

· 01-05 19:05

Here's another defensive guide, everything said is correct but no one listens, and some people still rush in to go all-in. The same-name coin set is really crazy. My friend got scammed last time and asked me why I didn't warn him earlier... I told him, brother, I did warn you, you just didn't listen. The celebrity coin is the most outrageous. The higher the popularity, the more you need to run. This logic is counterintuitive but it's the truth. Passing on project team coins directly, there's nothing more to say.

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LayerHopper

· 01-05 19:03

It's the same old trick again. Coins with the same name flooding everywhere is really crazy. Last time, I almost got caught by the capitalization trap. Don't even touch celebrity coins; the hotter they are, the more dangerous they become. They've already jumped on the bandwagon. As for project meme coins, just pretend they don't exist. The probability of a rug pull is 99%. I've learned my lesson.

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GoldDiggerDuck

· 01-05 19:03

It's the same old story. I've seen the same-name coins and case sensitivity tricks before. The key is to look at the depth of the trading pairs; otherwise, you'll be squeezed out in minutes. Celebrity coins are even more outrageous. The higher the hype, the more I avoid them. Waiting can reveal who's dumping. There are too many rug pulls by project teams. Instead of just studying the coins, it's better to study the people. Understanding the tactics of the whales is the real defense.

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SerRugResistant

· 01-05 18:50

It's the same old story, with coin names and case variants that are outdated. I've never seen a truly foolproof one. Celebrity coins are the most heartbreaking; the higher the hype, the closer they are to cashing out and leaving. Blood and tears lessons. No one can avoid rug risks; recognizing coins but not people is doomed to get cut. Choosing a good platform can really save your life, and that's no exaggeration. I will never touch project meme coins again; they are indefensible.

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