Jessica Taylor

NFT Market Integrity Analyst

As an NFT specialist, I investigate wash trading, inflated volumes, and scarcity manipulation. I have been fighting scams in the NFT space since the very first hype cycles.

Jessica is both an art critic and a detective. She understands NFT culture but looks at it with a cool head, separating hype from real value. Her style is witty, informed, and insightful.

Credentials & Recognition

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Expertise: Uncovering wash trading and other forms of market manipulation.

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Key Contrast: "Hype vs. Evidence"—separating trends from tangible value.

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Analogy: Inflated volumes are "ghost buyers"; a project without a real team is a "forged signature".

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

David Martinez

Crypto Investment Risk Advisor

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 Jessica Taylor

Understanding Biz Tokenomics and Utility: Value & Use

Explore BIZ tokenomics and utility within Matrix ecosystem, examining supply dynamics, staking, governance, and the long-term value proposition for investors.
Understanding Cer.live Security Scores for DeFi Projects

Discover how Cer.live security scores are calculated for DeFi projects, the factors behind ratings, how to use them for due diligence, and their limitations.
Hotbit Token Audit Score Explainer: What 7.15 Means

A data-driven breakdown of the CER.live audit score for Hotbit Token. Learn how the 7.15 score is calculated, what each component means, and how investors should interpret a non-perfect audit.
Understanding Economic Design Flaws in Stablecoins

Explore how tokenomics, collateral, and incentives in stablecoins can create systemic risks, even when smart contracts pass audits.
Cer.live Platform Risk Assessment: Crypto Project Scores

Learn how Cer.live scores crypto projects, what factors drive risk, and how to leverage these insights for thorough due diligence and smarter DeFi decisions.
Identifying and Reacting to Offline Crypto Projects: A Guide

Learn how to spot offline crypto projects, understand why they go dark, and react effectively to protect your investments with a practical, data-driven approach.
How to Verify Stablecoin Reserves for Investor Confidence

This article explains the importance of reserve transparency for stablecoins and shows you how to find and interpret attestations and audits.
Understanding Smart Contract Security: A Core Concept

This article covers the fundamentals of smart contract security, including best coding practices, the role of audits, and common attack vectors.
Meme Token Valuation Metrics: How to Value the Unvaluable

Traditional valuation doesn't work for meme tokens. This article explores alternative metrics like community size, social media hype, and holder count.
Navigating DeFi Launchpads: A Guide for Crypto Investors

Learn how to find and participate in token launches on DeFi launchpads. This guide covers platform analysis, vetting projects, and avoiding common risks.
Leveraging AlphaScan for Early Crypto Market Signals

This guide explains how to effectively use the AlphaScan tool to detect early market trends, whale movements, and potential investment opportunities.
Understanding Crypto Regulations: A Global Overview

This article provides a high-level overview of the different approaches to crypto regulation in key regions like the US, EU, and Asia.
Understanding the Governance Model of Lossless Protocol

A deep dive into the governance structure of the Lossless Protocol. Learn how its community participates in decision-making and security.
Understanding Security in Blockchain: Core Principles

This article explains the fundamental security aspects of blockchain, including cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and immutability.
Ranking Solana Meme Coins: Security & Tokenomics Analysis

Discover how Solana meme coins are ranked based on security audits, tokenomics design, and legitimacy. A data-driven guide for smarter crypto investing.