GuardScan publishes guides and dated case write-ups on how crypto contract scams work: honeypots, rug pulls, hidden minting and trading restrictions, so a reader can run the checks before putting money in.

Which blockchains does GuardScan support?

The analysis behind the published write-ups covers Ethereum, BNB Chain (BSC) and Polygon.

Is there a scanner I can paste an address into?

Not at the moment. The analysis tooling is internal and feeds the published guides and case write-ups; the guides show which public checks to run yourself.

How does honeypot detection work?

A honeypot lets you buy a token but blocks the sale. It is detected by reading the contract code for transfer restrictions and by simulating a buy followed by a sell to see whether the sell can go through.

Crypto Threat Education

Educational insights about the most dangerous crypto scams targeting investors worldwide. Our informational analysis helps you understand patterns in rug pulls, honeypots, and fraudulent tokens.

Educational Information Only

GuardScan provides informational analysis of crypto patterns based on publicly available blockchain data. All content is for educational purposes and should not be considered as investment advice or guarantees. Always conduct your own research.

The 2025 Crypto Threat Landscape

Educational analysis of cryptocurrency scams that have evolved dramatically in 2025, with over $15 billion lost globally. Understanding these patterns is crucial for making informed investment decisions.

Rug Pulls

CRITICAL

Educational analysis of patterns where developers suddenly withdraw liquidity and disappear

Whoever controls the pool tokens can withdraw them in a single transaction, which is a permission, not a bug

Checkable before buying: lock expiry, holder concentration, mint authority

Learn more about rug pulls

Honeypot Scams

CRITICAL

Informational analysis of tokens that allow buying but prevent selling, trapping investor funds

Learn from examples like Squid Game token and PoodleCoin that locked investors out of funds

$3M+ lost in documented cases

Learn more about honeypot scams

Hidden Minting & Backdoors

CRITICAL

Educational insights about hidden minting functions and developer backdoors that bypass token economics

Understand complex tax and transfer functions used to siphon ETH from investors

420 billion tokens minted in MUMI case study

Learn more about hidden minting & backdoors

AI-Driven Deepfake Scams

HIGH

Research on AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating trusted figures for cryptocurrency fraud

Study sophisticated AI-generated content targeting social media users and crypto enthusiasts

$5M+ raised through documented fake Elon Musk videos

Learn more about ai-driven deepfake scams

Trading Restrictions & Blacklists

HIGH

Analysis of scams that impose trading restrictions, blacklisting wallets to prevent victims from selling tokens

Research wallet blacklisting and pause functions that trap investments by restricting transfers

Increasingly documented in 2025

Learn more about trading restrictions & blacklists

Questions to Ask Before Trusting a Token

Use public data to confirm whether the story matches the contract and market reality

Sell

Can ordinary holders exit?

Pool

Is there liquidity to sell into?

Owner

Who can change the rules?

Dates

Do launch claims line up?

Ready to Research Your Crypto Investments?

Use the guide archive to learn which public checks matter before you trust a token claim.

Start with the public evidence:

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Read the guide, verify the source, then decide what the claim is worth

Knowledge is power. All analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Make your own informed decisions.