Why copying a wallet does not copy its strategy
Why copying a wallet does not copy its strategy. Dated original source, with context and links.
Commentary & rants1 min
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MASTR · 2024–2026
All publications · 29
Original investigations, critical essays and the conversations behind them. Read by subject, follow a thread, or find a person or project in the source texts.
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Supply-controlled tokens and exit liquidity
Why concentrated inventory can create an appearance of strength while leaving later buyers with poor exit conditions.
Original articles7 min
Supply control and the story of apparent scarcity
Supply control and the story of apparent scarcity. Dated original source, with context and links.
Commentary & rants1 min
Solana market expectations: a November 2024 snapshot
$SOL is holding strong in the $230-240 range, just 10% shy of the All time high, of $260, currently around $237. What could boost $SOL to break $260 could be the following:
Commentary & rants1 min
Exchange deposits and the response to stolen funds
MASTR’s argument for a clearer exchange response when stolen assets reach custodial accounts.
Original articles6 min
Bitcoin, Ether and Solana: a November 2024 market snapshot
After a very tumultuous week, we have a relatively quiet weekend for the Crypto market. A few takes: $SOL is trading around $200 mark, hovering between $203 and $197. Expecting to stabilize above $190.
Commentary & rants1 min
Alaska Coin: the November 2024 warning
Bybit Delisting: Alaska Coin was already delisted on Bybit, signaling potential issues with legitimacy or trading activity.
Research & analysis2 min
Based on our understanding, the potential for real damage typically aligns with a few specific scenarios:
Based on our understanding, the potential for real damage typically aligns with a few specific scenarios:
Commentary & rants2 min
What doing your own research requires
A discussion of independent checks, source quality and the responsibilities hidden inside the phrase DYOR.
Original articles3 min
NexFundAI: the FBI’s market-manipulation operation
The #FBI has unveiled an innovative initiative, introducing #NexFundAI, a cryptocurrency token designed to lure and expose #scammers within the crypto space. This cutting-edge strategy targets bad actors involved in fraudulent schemes,…
Research & analysis1 min
The HBO Satoshi claim: MASTR’s original response
📢HBO’s recent attempt to "reveal" the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto is nothing short of a joke. After years of endless speculation and conspiracy theories, one would think #HBO would steer clear of chasing such a tired, cliched premise.…
Research & analysis2 min
Attention and incentives · 6 Oct 2024
📢After we warned you about the @Hamster_kombat scam, it's now time for another major project with a huge amount of hype around it to be exposed by our team of experts! We're talking about #MemeFi, a project very similar to…
Research & analysis2 min
Evaluating a newly launched token
A practical starting point for reviewing the identity, distribution and risks of a new token.
Original articles3 min
Cold wallets: separating key storage from everyday access
In the world of cryptocurrency, security is paramount. A cold wallet, also known as a hardware wallet or offline wallet, offers a crucial layer of protection for your digital assets. Unlike hot wallets, which are connected to the internet,…
Research & analysis2 min
Online deception: the recurring scam patterns
An early MASTR guide to online deception, impersonation and the techniques used to win a victim’s trust.
Original articles7 min
RUGS and CryptoRugs: MASTR’s September 2024 statement
Today is a deeply disappointing day for the entire crypto community, especially for those who are dedicated to exposing scams and protecting investors. It has now been confirmed that $RUGS has rugged, leaving many investors stranded, with…
Commentary & rants2 min
Influencer hype and conflicts of interest
How paid promotion, financial stakes and selective success stories change an influencer’s incentives.
Original articles4 min
TMANIA: the community complaint recorded by MASTR
The $TMANIA team, probably including @cryptomanran, @crypto_banter, and others like @_iqbalkhan777, @thovv_l, @rektcapital777, @91_josed, @TheJanaNFT, @Coachkcrypto, and @kyle_chasse, are under serious suspicions:
Research & analysis1 min
Paid promotion and market integrity: the September 2024 commentary
It’s truly sad how things have deteriorated in the crypto space recently! I’ve seen numerous tweets about the practices of KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) and how these influencers promote projects that eventually end up as rug pulls. The…
Commentary & rants2 min
Pumpfun: paid promotion · 29 Aug 2024
$ART currently has a market capitalization of $2.2 million. It's important to note that the development team has previously created nine other tokens, all of which ended poorly. Moreover, this particular project has been launched twice…
Research & analysis1 min
SMART: archived warning about distributed supply control
SMART: archived warning about distributed supply control. Dated original source, with context and links.
Commentary & rants1 min
Fake Telegram news and airdrop groups
⚠️ Scammers are increasingly adding people from legitimate Telegram groups of tokens into fake "news" or "airdrop" channels. These fraudulent channels mimic the original ones and offer fake airdrops. Clicking on these airdrop links will…
Research & analysis3 min