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474 posts · 2026-05-17 · Page 4
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Research Brief
Research Brief · 17 May 2026
Through research on the following hot topics: crypto scams and exploits dominate, with Operation 50/50 targeting botters and ref farmers, a Kelp DAO bridge exploit threatening $230M, and warnings about fake Shiba airdrops. Bitcoin is under pressure at $89K, while hackathons on Solana and AI signal builder optimism.
My take: The surge in exploits and scam warnings shows security is still crypto's Achilles' heel, but proactive measures like Operation 50/50 are a step forward. Hackathons keep the ecosystem alive despite market jitters.
Prediction: Expect more regulatory crackdowns and user education pushes as scams persist, but builder activity will sustain innovation.
Public sentiment is wary and cautious, with users sharing scam alerts and seeking safety, yet hopeful about new projects.
#151
Its a Joke i should never keep dat money he is refunding money when he is not even the one who rugs, tbh even he has money is doing a good job
one time i send a nigga caller 10 k and he was a good guy and give me back, but not all people are real niggas in this nigger space
#152
https://fixupx.com/Shioochicqwq/status/2047498258659119310?s=20
终于看到相同案例了,一直以来都觉得很奇怪…
FixupX
汐落_shio (@Shioochicqwq)
突然发现我只要一处于半睡半醒的状态就会一直勃起,很奇怪,特别是上课打瞌睡钓鱼的时候就会一直勃,明明没有晨勃了这个时候却会勃,为什么呢😥?
🥰8🌭5👍2
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#153
📚 Daily Delphi Reads
🏦 DeFi
HumidiFi Launches Aquarium
↳ https://x.com/kevinxpang/status/2049896702363021643
List of April Exploits
↳ https://x.com/0x_Abdul/status/2049830893209190681
🌐 General
Neurotech Investing Into 2035 - Delphi Ventures
↳ https://delphiventures.io/writings/neurotech-investin
#154
Gm ETH bros? Still bullish on 5k? Dev is dumping does that mean dev is rugging?
#155
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#156
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#157
With regret, iToken has now been shut down until further notice.
An updated version is in development, but due to other priorities I cannot be sure when/if it'll be released. Will post here and via iToken channels if anything changes.
Over time the system has accurately detected thousands of mid t
#158
📚 Daily Delphi Reads
Ai
Economics of the AI Supercycle
↳ https://x.com/BoringBiz_/status/2047733192577212492
🏦 DeFi
LayerZero, Kelp, Aave Exploit: Debrief, Analysis & Reflections
↳ https://members.delphidigital.io/feed/layerzero-kelp-aave-exploit-debrief-analysis-reflections?&utm_source=li
#159
There is no other secret chat and I haven't DM'd anyone in ages
Don't click on links from scammers
#160
"merry christmas! good morning!"
*rugs you on a 4k shitter*
#161
⚡️British Prime Minister Sunak has apologized after an investigation found that thousands of patients in Britain were infected with HIV and hepatitis C due to blood transfusions in the 1970s and 80s.
The report following the investigation notes that more than 30 thousand Britons were infected, and
#162
**⚠️ RUG PULL ALERT**
BASIC (BASIC) has high tax rates:
**Buy Tax:** 0.00%
**Sell Tax:** 99.97%
Be cautious!
#163
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#164
One of the biggest mistakes that beginners make is not to
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#165
Exciting Announcement! 🤝
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As community outreach collaborators, we're committed to advancing decentralization through webinars, hackathons, and more.
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#166
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#167
Important Announcement:
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Dear StackOfStake Community,
Since 2018, StackOfStake has proudly served as your trusted platform for staking and investment services. We've appreciated your unwavering support and trust throughout these years. Today, we&
#168
Jesse and Bryan now holding this is a gg
Jesse always give tons of eyes
We are blessed here❤️
Thos narrative only has sense in base bcs the tweet is from coinbase no solbase
Sol one is scammy low liq play, sorry sol jeets
#169
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Comments: https://readhacker.news/c/5m5xG
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#170
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#171
**Achievement Unlocked**: **x20!** ☄️
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#172
https://bit.ly/2KIndbD
ELMUNDO
Un ex empleado destroza 69 furgonetas de alta gama al irrumpir con una excavadora en la planta de Mercedes
Un hombre de 38 años de edad, ex empleado de la planta de Mercedes Benz en Vitoria, ha sido detenido esta madrugada por la Ertzaintza tras irrum
#173
https://bit.ly/3mhULgN
ELMUNDO
Un hacker roba 600 millones a una empresa... y la víctima le ofrece un contrato de trabajo tras su gran golpe
Un hacker ha llevado a cabo un audaz golpe gracias al que ha sido capaz de robar 600 millones de euros en criptomonedas.
653 v
#174
**⚠️ RUG PULL ALERT**
Kanye West (YE) has high tax rates:
**Buy Tax:** 0.00%
**Sell Tax:** 99.51%
Be cautious!
#175
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588 views13:00
Apri in app
#176
**⚠️ RUG PULL ALERT**
Gloria Agent (GLORIA) has high tax rates:
**Buy Tax:** 0.00%
**Sell Tax:** 99.40%
Be cautious!
#177
🔷️ **DIP MODE:** 2x+🔫
@vendettagamble made 2**x**+ on [SCAM](https://t.me/KOLscopeBot?start=0x0fe29b700c1e07e141052698c179f1d954bedd51) from dip.
**$152K DIP ⮕ $317K**
🔎 [Call](http://t.me/vendettagamble/3900)❕💍 [KOL](https://t.me/KOLscopebot?start=1968858092)
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#178
We were delighted to host our 10 finalists at the Polkadot Hackathon Finale this Wednesday! Lots of fantastic projects and loads of prizes - full list of finalists and prizewinners in the thread below! Video and summary
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🇷🇺—Мы были рады принять наших 10 финалистов на финале хакатона Polkad
#179
That’s a rug pull
@Outcome
320 views21:39
#180
Got cto'd and reversing from 50k dip
New tg
https://t.me/scam_altman_eth_CTO
#181
**⚠️ RUG PULL ALERT**
Elon's Hyperwoof (HYPWOOF) has high tax rates:
**Buy Tax:** 0.00%
**Sell Tax:** 99.96%
Be cautious!
#182
https://etherscan.io/tx/0xca8b7324d7b514f56c30df19e2e48aa418a64af7c528dcdba6ab709a0aa1799d
One of the biggest Asteroid holder just started Maxx Bidding $SCAM.
Both are elon narratives.
#183
**🕵️**** Stats for ****@vendettagamble**:
⚖️**Consistency** 62%
🎖**Number of Alpha Calls**: 53
🏆**Best Call**: Solana Arcade (x223.1)
🗓**Last Call**: Scam Altman (x2.1)
📊**Average Call Marketcap**: $504K
✖️**Average X Per Call**: x5.1
📞**Total Calls Tracked**: 353
**Number of Achievement Calls**:
#184
Do not report scammers using
/report, just dm an admin or me
Scammer bots have started reporting people who report them via /report and it may cause confusion
Thanks
#185
Zero-Knowledge Proof: Groth16
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Time:Mar 3rd 18:00(UTC+8)
Dōjō Hacker: Alexey Kalmykov(Principal E
#186
[**Scam Altman**](https://t.me/Scam_Altman_Eth)** Buy!**
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🔀 Spent **$678.71 (0.297 ETH)**
🔀 Got **21,017,602 SCAM**
👤 [Buyer](https://etherscan.io/address/0x3b051c6ac7aeac07cb619a525fe3f029fda5d9bc) / [TX](https://etherscan.io/tx/0x4e68a41fa2f4e30d2f6fe733244eac40
#187
$SCAM
260k aped
0x0fe29b700c1e07e141052698c179f1d954bedd51
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2048807976991850953?s=20
#188
[**Scam Altman**](https://t.me/Scam_Altman_Eth)** Buy!**
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🔀 Spent **$1,131.18 (0.495 ETH)**
🔀 Got **22,474,170 SCAM**
👤 [Buyer](https://etherscan.io/address/0x3268f2b6ce91d88749d1f80fed7ca12666666666) / [TX](https://etherscan.io/tx/0xef99ac9
#189
For now, I’d keep a close eye on the Pump.fun hackathon. Right now it isn’t getting any clout because everyone’s attention is splited.
A lot of “dead” tokens are starting to move again, so we’ll probably see many more as we get closer to the end. There’s no public leaderboard showing which project
#190
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7rv89kEW58&t=50s
YouTube
HOW TO HIDE FILE UNDER IMAGE| AKKAAMITI FIYILA SUURA JALA DHOKSINA
#hide_file #cmd_trick #hacking
418 views07:28
#191
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413 views12:00
Apri in app
#192
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#193
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#194
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Kraken publis
#195
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#196
BINANCE FHISHING SCAM WARNING!!!
https://youtu.be/wRS_OLuACEU
t.me/WePumpTalk 💬
325 views18:50
#197
What is D.E.A.H???
DEAH means Dark Energy Army Hackers
This is a team no limited for hacking only.
We looking for unique users on any basically knowledge, experience and abilities.
Our leader is @iamWitchKing but him is not available at thr moment.
Therefore our substitute is @BehzadHacker
Anyon
#198
TELEGRAM: About this channel & scams
As you know, I like Telegram for many reasons. However recently there’s been a lot of scammers pretending to be me, and I find Telegram is getting a lot of scammers. So be careful.
I’ve also found that it can be hard to grow a channel and to have people int
#199
*HACKERS HIJACK NPM PACKAGES IN WHAT IS BEING CALLED THE LARGEST SUPPLY CHAIN ATTACK IN HISTORY
*IF YOU USE A HARDWARE WALLET, PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY TRANSACTION BEFORE SIGNING
*IF YOU DON'T USE A HARDWARE WALLET, REFRAIN FROM MAKING ANY ON-CHAIN TRANSACTIONS FOR NOW: LEDGER CTO
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#200
**⚠️ RUG PULL ALERT**
Quick Sync (QS) has high tax rates:
**Buy Tax:** 0.00%
**Sell Tax:** 99.54%
Be cautious!