rugpull

Twitter 2015-01 business active Updated 2026-02-16
Late 2010s Notable 2 million+ lifetime posts

First documented in January 2015 on Twitter. Currently active and in regular use across social platforms since 2015.

#rugpull

Crypto scam where developers abandon project and steal investor funds. Squid Game token (2021): $3M stolen, token went to $0. Common in DeFi: fake liquidity pools, exit scams, honeypot contracts. Red flags: anonymous teams, locked liquidity claims, unrealistic APYs (10000%+), celebrity shills. Lost billions 2020-2022. Ledger: trust but verify code, avoid unaudited contracts.

Sources: Market data, cryptocurrency tracking sites, financial news

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