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RISKS & SECURITY

Rug Pull (Rug Pull Scam)

Definition

A rug pull occurs when developers abandon a project and run away with investors' funds, often by removing liquidity from DEXs or exploiting backdoors in smart contracts.

Example

💡 Example

A new DeFi token launches, attracts millions in liquidity, then developers remove all liquidity and disappear, leaving investors with worthless tokens.

Risks to Consider

⚠️ Risks
  • Total loss of funds
  • No legal recourse
  • Project abandonment

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