Michael Brown

Head of DeFi Risk Assessment

I specialize in analyzing DeFi protocols, identifying vulnerabilities and manipulation tactics. My mission is to help users navigate the high-risk landscape of decentralized finance.

Michael is the team's "mechanical engineer." He doesn't just say something is dangerous; he explains exactly how the mechanism can break, stress-testing protocols to find the cracks in the foundation.

Credentials & Recognition

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Focus: Identifying attack vectors, such as flash loans and liquidity traps.

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Key Contrast: "Shiny Interface vs. Weak Contract"—like a beautiful car with a faulty engine.

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Analogy: Views vulnerabilities as "ticking time bombs" or "cracks in the foundation".

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

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 Michael Brown

Decoding Certik Audit Reports: Scores, Vulnerabilities & Insights

Learn how to interpret Certik audit reports, understand scores, vulnerabilities, and coverage. A comprehensive guide with case studies for better security assessments.
Risks of Centralization in Crypto Governance: Why Decentralization Matters

Explore how centralization in crypto project governance can create vulnerabilities, lead to manipulation, and undermine true decentralization principles.
Community Score vs. Decentralization Score in Crypto Evaluation

Discover the differences and importance of community vitality and decentralization scores when evaluating crypto projects. Learn which metric matters most.
Impact of Offline Websites on Crypto Project Legitimacy

Explore how a crypto project's offline website can signal red flags, affect trust, and influence perceived legitimacy in the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.
OGN Token Utility & Tokenomics Analysis | Origin Protocol

Deep dive into the OGN token's utility within the Origin Protocol ecosystem, its tokenomics model, and whether the projected functions were fully realized or adapted.
LCX Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework in Liechtenstein

Explore LCX's strong compliance with Liechtenstein laws, licensing, and legal frameworks that ensure platform security, legitimacy, and investor trust.
Token Burns Explained: Black Hole vs. Shredding in Crypto

Discover the differences between black hole token burns and token shredding. Learn how each method impacts supply, scarcity, and token value in crypto markets.
DAO Maker's Social Mining & IDO Platform: Comprehensive Analysis

Explore DAO Maker's innovative social mining and IDO platform, understanding its infrastructure, role in early crypto project launches, and impact on DeFi evolution.
Evolution Finance Fee Redistribution: Incentivizing Liquidity & Staking

Discover how Evolution Finance's unique fee redistribution system allocates a 1.7% transfer fee to liquidity providers and stakers, boosting participation and value.
Comprehensive Analysis of PeckShield & CertiK Crypto Security Audits

Learn how to interpret PeckShield and CertiK audit reports to assess crypto project security. Understand key metrics, vulnerabilities, and security posture insights.
Decoding Cyberscope Security Audits: Key Insights & How to Interpret

Learn how to interpret Cyberscope security audit reports, understand vulnerability classifications like 'high criticality,' and assess their impact on project security.
Decentralized Liquidity Networks Explained: How They Enable Cross-Chain Swaps

Discover how decentralized liquidity networks facilitate secure, efficient cross-chain token swaps, transforming the DeFi ecosystem with innovative technology.
Real-World Utility for Cryptocurrencies: Achieving Adoption

Discover how blockchain projects are integrating cryptocurrencies into real-world applications like payments and loyalty programs to drive adoption and sustainability.
Decoding Cyberscope Audit Scores: What They Really Mean

Learn how to interpret Cyberscope's smart contract audit scores, understand their limitations, and discover why a high score doesn't guarantee complete security.
PumaPay PMA Token Market Activity: Liquidity & Trading Insights

Analyze PumaPay's PMA token market activity, focusing on trading volume, liquidity, and price trends to understand potential project risks and failure indicators.