In the crypto world, scams often hide behind innovation. Many “staking” or “yield” projects look like financial revolutions, but underneath, they follow the same pyramid pattern — new investors’ money pays old ones.

Platforms claim to be “decentralized,” but often the founders secretly control the funds. When liquidity runs out, they vanish overnight — leaving thousands with nothing.

Experts now refer to these projects as “DeFi Ponzis” — decentralized in name, but centralized in fraud.

To stay safe, investors should look for real products, real users, and transparent teams. If profits depend only on recruitment, it’s not crypto — it’s a pyramid.