3 Red Flags in Crypto / Web3 Startup Pitch Decks Investors Miss
Crypto / Web3 (Cryptocurrency & Web3) startups have sector-specific risk patterns that general-purpose due diligence frameworks miss. These 3 red flags are the ones experienced Crypto / Web3 investors have learned to detect — often the hard way.
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Token has no clear utility — pure speculation
A token without a clear utility in the protocol (governance, fees, access) is a speculative instrument. SEC enforcement risk is high.
Anonymous founding team
Anonymous teams eliminate legal accountability. Several high-profile rug pulls have come from anonymous teams. Institutional investors require KYC.
Smart contract not audited by reputable firm
Unaudited smart contracts holding user funds have resulted in billions in losses from exploits. No audit = investor liability.
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