How to Identify Fake Crypto Tokens in 2026: Rug Pulls, Long Rug Pulls, and DYOR
How to identify fake crypto tokens 2026: rug pulls, long rug pulls, and DYOR. 95% of PancakeSwap pools end as rug pulls. 99% on Pump.fun. Instant rug pull: liquidity drained overnight, 100% loss for holders. Long rug pull (pump and dump): slow insider sell-off over weeks, retail left holding worthless tokens. DYOR checklist: check contract creator wallet, LP lock status, holder concentration, team wallet activity. ChainAware AI tools: Rug Pull Detector (checks creators and LPs, 68% accuracy, free), Token Rank (holder quality via median Wallet Rank), Fraud Detector (98% predictive accuracy). All free at chainaware.ai. Published 2026.