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

Token Distribution & Vesting Schedules in Crypto Explained

Learn how token distribution and vesting schedules shape the long-term health and fairness of crypto projects. Discover models, red flags, and their impact today.
Assessing the BitCoinPay Trade Team: Due Diligence & Credibility

Discover how to evaluate the credibility of the BitCoinPay Trade team, their background, and project history. Essential insights for informed crypto investment decisions.
Decoding High Token Prices: How Valuation Reflects in Crypto

Explore why some crypto tokens have extremely high prices, what it means for valuation, supply dynamics, and the risks that come with high-per-token assets.
Detecting Exit Scams & Rug Pulls: Patterns & Red Flags

Learn how to identify common exit scam and rug pull patterns in crypto. Discover warning signs, intelligence tools, and strategies to avoid falling victim.
Paid Network Staking Guide: How to Earn Rewards Securely

Learn how to stake $PAID tokens on the PAID Network. Discover the benefits, step-by-step process, and risks involved in staking within the DeFi ecosystem.
SmartToys & Blockchain: Revolutionizing Digital Play in Ecosystems

Explore how SmartToys are integrating with blockchain technology, enabling ownership, utility, and innovative experiences in the evolving digital play landscape.
Token Liquidity & Market Cap for Early Crypto Projects

Learn why token liquidity is vital for early-stage crypto projects and how it affects market cap, stability, and investor confidence. Master key evaluation metrics.
Utility vs. Governance Tokens: Roles & Implications in Crypto

Discover the key differences between utility and governance tokens, their roles in crypto ecosystems, and what they mean for investors and community control.
Decentralized Governance at BoringDAO: How $BORING Token Works

Discover how BoringDAO's decentralized governance functions, the role of $BORING tokens, voting processes, and community involvement in shaping the platform.
Meme Coin Tokenomics Explained: Key Factors for Investors

Discover how meme coin tokenomics impact value with insights on supply, distribution, and utility. Learn what drives meme tokens' volatile prices and investment risks.
DAO Governance Mechanisms for Decentralized Marketplaces

Discover how DAO governance models empower peer-to-peer marketplaces, enhancing community control, transparency, and platform evolution in the decentralized economy.
Decoding High Criticality Findings in Smart Contract Audits

Learn what high criticality issues in smart contract audits mean, their common types like reentrancy & overflow, and how they impact DeFi security and investor confidence.
Assessing Crypto Liquidity & Trading Volume: Key Metrics

Learn how to evaluate cryptocurrency project health by analyzing liquidity and trading volume. Understand what these metrics reveal about market stability.
The Risks of Investing in Crypto Projects with Anonymous Teams

Discover the inherent risks of investing in crypto projects with anonymous teams. Learn how transparency impacts trust, accountability, and project longevity.
Solana Payment Efficiency: Strategies for Faster, Cheaper Transactions

Discover how technical innovations on Solana improve payment efficiency, reducing costs and increasing speed for a more scalable blockchain ecosystem.