Rug Pull

Security ThreatsUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Rug, Exit Scam
A scam where developers abandon a project after collecting investor funds

A scam where developers abandon a project after collecting investor funds.

Rug pulls typically occur in DeFi when developers create a token, attract investors, then drain liquidity pools or sell their holdings, causing the price to crash. Due diligence and audited projects help avoid these scams.

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