DYOR vs Scam

Acronym for 'Do Your Own Research'—a fundamental principle in cryptocurrency investing emphasizing personal responsibility to investigate projects, verify claims, and understand risks before investing rather than blindly following others' advice or recommendations.

Fraudulent schemes designed to steal cryptocurrency or money through deception, false promises, impersonation, or manipulation, exploiting users' trust, greed, fear, or lack of knowledge to transfer assets permanently and irreversibly to scammers.