James Carter

Chief Anti-Scam Analyst

An experienced crypto analyst specializing in the identification and documentation of fraudulent schemes. For years, I have been identifying deceptive patterns in blockchain projects to protect the community.

James's style is one of surgical precision. He writes like a forensics expert laying out evidence, relying on the cold logic of facts and letting the data speak for itself. He makes complex analysis obvious.

Credentials & Recognition

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Core Method: Juxtaposing "Claimed vs. Reality" by meticulously checking promises against code.

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Analogy: Uses a microscope and scalpel to "dissect" smart contracts.

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Expertise: Revealing fatal flaws in project tokenomics and on-chain logic.

ScamBusters.io • Last updated: September 2025

Meet Our Team of Experts

Marco Rizzo

Founder & Head of Investigations

Nico Marino

Head of Product

Emily Davis

Lead Crypto Investigator

Michael Brown

Head of DeFi Risk Assessment

Sarah Wilson

Blockchain Threat Intelligence Lead

David Martinez

Crypto Investment Risk Advisor

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 James Carter

Benefits of Transparent Crypto Teams: Why It Matters

Discover how publicly visible crypto teams boost trust, accountability, and investment resilience. Learn how transparency strengthens projects and attracts talent.
Solana Meme Token Market Dynamics: Growth, Risks & Trends

A data-driven look at how Solana meme tokens surge on hype, liquidity, and community activity, with risks and practical signals for investors.
Exit Strategies in Crypto: Scams vs Legitimate Exits

Learn how to distinguish legitimate wind-downs from exit scams in crypto. Identify red flags, verify with audits, and protect your investments.
Cyberscope Audit Analysis: Tokuda Case Study—Security Brief

An on-chain forensic look at Cyberscope's Tokuda audit: high identity scores, opaque token flows, no third-party KYC, strong decentralization, and no bug bounty—context and implications.
Interpreting Cer.live Security Scores in Blockchain

A forensic guide to Cer.live security scores: what they measure, how they’re calculated, and how investors use them with audits to assess project risk.
Token Vesting Schedules in Crypto Projects: A Guide

Understand how token vesting aligns incentives, reduces dump risk, and sustains long-term commitment in crypto projects. For investors, it covers models and evaluation tips.
Analyzing Tokenomics: Incentive Structures in Web3

Examine tokenomics models, incentive designs, and their impact on user behavior in decentralized ecosystems, with practical insights and common pitfalls.
Navigating Blockchain Interoperability: Key Challenges

This article surveys security risks, bridging complexity, latency, and consensus across chains, and reviews current solutions and future paths.
Leveraged Yield Farming: Advanced Strategies for DeFi Gains

Explore leveraged yield farming: how leverage amplifies profits and risks, risk management techniques, and optimization tips for dynamic DeFi markets.
Masternodes in DeFi: A Comprehensive Guide to Masternodes

Explore how masternodes power DeFi networks, how they differ from validators, and the rewards, governance influence, required stake, and security benefits they provide.
Assessing NFT Marketplace Security: Key Features & Risks

A forensic guide to NFT marketplaces, covering smart-contract audits, data protection, transaction integrity, and dispute resolution to spot red flags.
Beta Tokens in Crypto Projects: Purpose, Transition & Risks

Explore the role of beta tokens in crypto project launches, how they transition to mainnet, the benefits for early adopters, and associated investor risks.
Quadratic Voting in DAOs: Mechanism, Equity, and Impact

A data-driven guide to quadratic voting in DAOs: how vote costs scale with power, how it improves governance fairness, and practical insights for crypto projects.
AI-Driven Smart Contracts in DeFi: Real Risks & Rewards

A forensic look at how AI powers DeFi smart contracts—boosting automation and security while introducing novel risks, ethics questions, and practical limits.
Impact of Audit Findings on Crypto Project Viability

Analyzes how audit report findings beyond vulnerabilities influence a crypto project's viability, including governance signals, transparency, and community trust.