2026-01-18 10:30:45

Recently, there is a phenomenon worth paying attention to—besides the traps of excessively high APY, there are a few easily overlooked warning signs:

**Token allocation suddenly changes**
The project team quietly modifies the token unlock or distribution plan, which is often a prelude to cashing out.

**LP liquidity drastically dries up**
The pool depth of small token trading pairs suddenly plummets, indicating large holders are fleeing.

**Suspicious activity in contract code**
Audit reports are concealed, or there are backdoor functions in the contract (such as hidden withdrawal permissions), which is a typical form of self-insurance.

**Real cases**
These three signals often appear together. If any of these occur in your holdings, it's time to wake up. Conduct thorough contract reviews and data monitoring yourself—don't wait until the project team runs away before reacting.

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ZenZKPlayer

· 2h ago

Another damn project I bought the dip on, all three signals hit haha

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ForkThisDAO

· 2h ago

It's the same old trick again. When the LP runs out, it's already too late. You really need to keep an eye on the code audit report and not be blinded by the shiny numbers.

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RektRecorder

· 2h ago

Another signal that a project is about to run away. I really need to learn how to read code, or else this wave will definitely cut me again.

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RugPullAlertBot

· 3h ago

It's the same old story... The point about LP exhaustion is really spot on. I didn't notice it two months ago, and by the time I realized, I was already trapped. Regarding backdoors in contracts, honestly, if you don't review it yourself, you probably won't find it.

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MoonRocketman

· 3h ago

Hmm... The LP exhaustion definitely needs to be closely watched. When big players exit, it's like rocket fuel suddenly running out; there's nothing left to support you afterward.

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DefiPlaybook

· 3h ago

Another project about to run? I now reflexively clear out my positions whenever I see LP depletion. Token redistribution changes and then it runs away—this trick has been seen too many times. Having backdoors in the contract is outrageous; can the audit report still hide that? It's blatantly telling us I want to cut you off. Honestly, when these three signals appear together, the project team has basically already booked their tickets. Every time I farm now, I have to check on-chain data—I’m too lazy to get caught. Impermanent loss hasn't even been fully understood, and now there's another liquidity trap. The moment the token suddenly changes face, I know the whales have already run. If you’re afraid to look at the contract code, then don’t touch it—this is a painful lesson. Basically, you have to do your own research; don’t rely on the project team’s conscience.

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