ScamSonnar Blog
Educational articles on crypto scams, wallet security, and how to spot risky tokens and contracts.
Can Staking Rewards Be Fake or Manipulated?
Some "staking" offers pay considerably more than a network's genuine protocol rate β a gap that needs explaining. Here's how to verify a staking rate is real.
Can a Memecoin Be a Legitimate Project Without Being a Scam?
A memecoin having no utility doesn't automatically make it a scam β here's what actually distinguishes an honestly structured one from a deliberate rug pull.
What Is a Fake Crypto Price Alert App Scam?
A price alert app requesting clipboard access can silently swap a copied wallet address for its own. Here's how this passive attack actually works.
How Scammers Target Crypto Beginners
Scammers specifically adapt their approach to exploit gaps in a newcomer's understanding β here's how, and which habits close those gaps early.
What Is a Crypto Dusting Attack?
A tiny, unrequested crypto transfer isn't a gift β dusting attacks use it to track wallet activity or bait a phishing click. Here's how it works.
What Is a Fake Crypto Giveaway on YouTube?
Fake YouTube giveaways often hijack real, established channels β inheriting their credibility and audience. Here's how the scam actually operates.
Why Should You Buy a Hardware Wallet Only From the Official Store?
A discounted hardware wallet from an unverified seller isn't a good deal if it's compromised. Here's why the official store is worth the price difference.
Can a Hardware Wallet Be Tampered With Before Purchase?
A hardware wallet's security depends on the device being genuine before it reaches you β a risk that exists before setup even begins. Here's what to check.
What Are the Limitations of a Multisig Wallet?
Multisig fixes the single-key problem β but introduces coordination costs, permanent-lockout risk, and its own smart contract exposure. Here's what to weigh.
What Is a Multisig Wallet and How Does It Work?
A multisig wallet requires multiple keys to approve a transaction β meaning one compromised key alone isn't enough to move funds. Here's how it works.
Does a Hardware Wallet Protect You From a Drainer?
A hardware wallet stops remote key theft β but it still signs whatever malicious transaction you approve. Here's exactly where its protection ends.
Can an NFT Airdrop Claim Be a Phishing Trap?
An unsolicited NFT can land in your wallet with no action from you β and its "claim rewards" link is often the actual phishing trap. Here's why.
NFT Scams Explained
NFT scams take several distinct forms β contract tricks, copied art, fake marketplaces, drainer mints, and more. Here's a quick overview of each.
What Does a Frozen or Locked NFT Metadata Mean?
What an NFT actually displays can depend on a centralized server the team still controls. Here's the difference between locked and changeable metadata.
Why Do Fake NFT Collections Copy Real Project Art?
Copying an NFT collection's artwork requires no special access β and two NFTs can look identical while coming from totally unrelated contracts.
What Is an NFT Wallet Drainer Mint Scam?
A "mint" button feels routine β which is exactly why fake mint pages use it to disguise a wallet drainer. Here's how the scam actually works.
How Can You Tell if an NFT Marketplace Is Fake?
A fake NFT marketplace can show real images pulled from genuine collections β the catalog isn't the tell. Here's what actually confirms a platform is real.
How Can NFT Creators Bypass Royalty Payments?
Royalties are usually enforced by the marketplace, not the NFT itself β which means they can be bypassed. Here's how, and why it matters for buyers too.
How Does NFT Wash Trading Inflate Floor Price?
Floor price can be inflated by trades between wallets the same person controls β no genuine buyer required. Here's how NFT wash trading actually works.
How to Check Which Token-2022 Extensions a Token Uses
Token-2022 extensions don't show up on any price chart β here's exactly where to look, and what a block explorer's raw data actually tells you.
Why Does Solana Token-2022 Need Separate Checks From SPL?
SPL and Token-2022 carry different categories of risk β a check built only for one can miss what matters on the other. Here's why the distinction matters.
How Can Token-2022 Extensions Hide Hidden Fees?
Token-2022 fees aren't hidden in code β they're just often left out of a project's marketing. Here's how the gap between disclosed and actual cost happens.
What Is the Mint Close Authority Extension?
The Mint Close Authority extension only matters once a token's supply hits zero β here's what it actually does, and why it's low-priority for buyers.
What Does Default Account State Frozen Mean?
Some Solana tokens freeze every new holder's account by default β meaning you can buy in but can't transfer out until specifically unlocked.