Olivia Lewis

Crypto Community Behavior Analyst

I specialize in analyzing social dynamics and identifying manipulative tactics in community growth, fake engagement, and influencer schemes.

Olivia is a digital anthropologist. She studies the people, not the code, uncovering the psychology of the crowd and showing how scammers manipulate public opinion.

Credentials & Recognition

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Focus Areas: Identifying "engagement farms" and "botnet boosting".

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Key Contrast: "Authenticity vs. Artificial Amplification".

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Analogy: Views manipulative tactics as "viral bait" within a "digital echo chamber".

ScamBusters.io • Last updated: September 2025

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Emily Davis

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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

Latest Publications by Olivia Lewis

Understanding Token Vesting Schedules in Crypto Investments

Learn how token vesting schedules prevent early sell-offs, explore common models, and spot warning signs to protect investors and assess a project's fairness.
NFT Wearables in Play-to-Earn Games: Value & Mechanics

Explore how NFT wearables enhance gameplay in play-to-earn titles, from cosmetic customization to in-game utility and market dynamics in blockchain ecosystems.
NFTs and Their Utility in DeFi: Emergent Use-Cases

Explore how NFTs unlock collateral, access rights, loyalty programs, and new investment models in DeFi, bridging art, gaming, and finance with practical use cases.
Web3 Service Marketplaces: Blockchain Integration & Transparency

Explore how blockchain integration boosts transparency, security, and efficiency in Web3 service marketplaces — with real-time geolocation and tokenized economies.
Understanding XCall: Cross-Chain Interoperability in Web3

Explore XCall, the cross-chain primitive powering cross-chain calls in Web3, its architecture, and how to build interoperable apps across chains.
Impact of Zero Transaction Tax on Liquidity Sustainability

An analytical look at how zero-transaction taxes influence liquidity provision, market-maker incentives, and long-term token sustainability in crypto projects.
Understanding Base Ecosystem Projects: A Practical Guide

Explore the Coinbase Base ecosystem: key projects, themes, and integration patterns that shape Base's growth and present opportunities for investors and builders.
Safeguarding LP Tokens in DeFi: Liquidity Locking Explained

Discover how liquidity locking protects LP tokens on DeFi, why long-term locks build investor trust on BSC, and the key mechanics behind secure liquidity.
Ecological Mining in DeFi: Sustainability and Viability

Explores ecological mining in DeFi, powered by renewables, evaluating mechanisms, sustainability claims, and the real-world viability of green blockchain mining.
Identifying Rug Pulls in Crypto: Red Flags Investors Need

Learn to spot rug pulls with concrete red flags, liquidity warnings, and exit-scam tactics in crypto. Arm yourself with practical checks to protect investments.
Merlin Blockchain Ecosystem: Core Features & Projects

Explore Merlin's architecture, key projects, and governance. A data-driven guide to how Merlin powers secure, scalable blockchain use cases.
Detecting Crypto Project Abandonment: Early Warning Signals

A practical guide to spotting early signs of crypto project abandonment, including offline sites, silent devs, audit gaps, and dwindling communities, with practical due-diligence steps.
Understanding Smart Contract Vulnerability Ratings: Levels

Learn how smart contract vulnerability ratings are defined in audits, with a focus on 'high criticality', common flaws, and what these scores mean for project security.
Generative UI in Blockchain: Enhancing Web3 Interfaces

Explore how Generative UI creates dynamic, personalized interfaces on blockchain platforms, boosting usability, accessibility, and user engagement in Web3.
Cyberscope Audit Reports in Crypto: A Practical Guide

Learn to read Cyberscope audit reports for crypto projects, interpret severities like critical and major, and assess remediation progress before investing.