David Martinez

Crypto Investment Risk Advisor

For years, I have been evaluating crypto investments through the lens of risk, helping users avoid financial traps and exposing deceptive schemes.

David is your financially savvy friend who asks the right, uncomfortable questions. He translates complex investment concepts into the language of everyday money and common sense, focusing on capital protection.

Credentials & Recognition

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Focus Areas: Token lockup periods, distribution schedules, and exit liquidity.

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Key Contrast: Analyzing the balance between "Yield vs. Risk".

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Analogy: A risky investment is a "financial minefield"; high yield is a "mirage in the ROI desert".

ScamBusters.io • Last updated: September 2025

Meet Our Team of Experts

Marco Rizzo

Founder & Head of Investigations

Nico Marino

Head of Product

James Carter

Chief Anti-Scam Analyst

Emily Davis

Lead Crypto Investigator

Michael Brown

Head of DeFi Risk Assessment

Sarah Wilson

Blockchain Threat Intelligence Lead

Jessica Taylor

NFT Market Integrity Analyst

Christopher Anderson

Crypto Legal & Compliance Expert

Daniel Clark

Active Trader & Risk Pattern Watcher

Amanda Harris

Crypto Education & Scam Awareness Lead

Olivia Lewis

Crypto Community Behavior Analyst

Latest Publications by David Martinez

ConsenSys Diligence Audit Methodology

Analytical breakdown of ConsenSys Diligence's audit process, vulnerability detection, security practices, and a LUKSO reference for rigorous standards.
Ascent Platform Governance in DeFi: Community Voting

Explore how Ascent enables decentralized governance in DeFi, empowering token holders to propose changes, vote on parameters, and strengthen governance.
Digital Worlds Foundation Governance & IMX Tokenomics

This article explains the Digital Worlds Foundation's governance in Immutable X ($IMX), focusing on tokenomics management and community-driven development.
RWA Tokenization Platforms: A Practical Guide for Investors

A clear comparison of leading RWA tokenization platforms—integration methods, tokenomics, security, and market focus to help investors assess risk and upside.
Web3 Gaming Ecosystem: Growth, Trends & Key Factors

A data-driven analysis of the Web3 gaming ecosystem, exploring growth drivers, engagement strategies, and platform dynamics shaping the future.
SubDAO Tokenomics in DeFi: Balancing Autonomy and Growth

A quantitative look at SubDAO tokenomics within DeFi, examining treasury management, governance incentives, and autonomy-growth tradeoffs.
Deciphering Smart Contract Audit Scopes: What’s Included

Learn how to read smart-contract audit scopes: what’s typically included, what’s excluded, and why the scope matters for security assurances in crypto projects.
Risks of Participating in Insurance Staking in DeFi

A quantitative look at staking capital in DeFi insurance: impermanent loss, smart contract risk, undercapitalized pools, and payout dynamics.
Certik Audit Report Interpretation for Investors: A Guide

Learn how to interpret Certik audit reports, identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, and gauge a project's security posture using a practical investor lens.
StrikeCoin ($STRIKE) Utility: Beyond a Payment Token

Explore the utility of StrikeCoin ($STRIKE) inside StrikeX—from settlement and governance to potential rewards—and how these functions support long-term value.
Deciphering Dolcel Tokenomics and Utility in Boson Protocol

An analytical look at $DOLCEL tokenomics, utility in Boson Protocol, rewards, burns, and how staged burns shape value and risk.
Community Governance in DeFi: Mechanisms & Impact

A quantitative look at how DeFi protocols govern themselves: voting rights, proposals, consensus, and the effect on stability and growth.
Shibarium Transaction Volume: Key Metrics & Insights 2025

A data-driven look at Shibarium's rising transaction volume, exploring what 1 billion transactions means for adoption, scalability, and utility in Shiba Inu ecosystem.
Managing Token Allowances: Revoke in Web3 Wallets securely

Learn how to review and revoke token allowances in Web3 wallets to prevent unauthorized access, reducing risk from malicious contracts and DeFi exploits.
Decoding Tokenomics for Asset-Backed Tokens and Stability

A quantitative look at asset-backed tokenomics: how collateral, supply dynamics, and on-chain utility shape stability and value in digital asset issuance.