Rug Pull
Security ThreatsUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Rug, Exit Scam
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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.