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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Christopher Anderson

Crypto Legal & Compliance Expert

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Latest Publications by Olivia Lewis

Navigating Regulatory Compliance for Decentralized Options Platforms

Explore the complexities of regulatory compliance in decentralized options trading. Learn strategies to navigate legal challenges and ensure platform legitimacy.
Impact of Crypto Project Abandonment on Token Value | Risks & Insights

Explore how project abandonment and disappearance affect token value, investor confidence, and exchange delistings, with real-world examples and analysis.
Why an Active Developer Community Is Essential for Crypto Success

Discover how a vibrant developer community boosts cryptocurrency project resilience, innovation, and longevity. Learn to evaluate developer activity effectively.
Understanding Risks of Anonymous Teams in DeFi Projects

Explore the inherent risks of DeFi projects with anonymous teams, including accountability issues and scam dangers, and learn how to assess these risks effectively.
HackenProof Bug Bounty Programs: Enhancing Blockchain Security

Discover how HackenProof's bug bounty platform incentivizes white-hat hackers to identify vulnerabilities, boosting security across blockchain projects effectively.
MakerDAO Governance Evolution: From Centralized to Decentralized Control

Explore the historical evolution of MakerDAO's governance model, including proposal mechanisms, MKR roles, and its impact on platform stability and decentralization.
Interpreting Partial Smart Contract Audits: A Guide for Investors

Learn how to analyze incomplete smart contract audit reports, identify red flags, and assess residual risks to make informed investment decisions in crypto projects.
Understanding Cryptocurrency Project Abandonment: Signs & Implications

Learn to identify early signs of crypto project abandonment, understand its impact on investors, and explore strategies to respond effectively in this volatile landscape.
Understanding Rug Pulls in Crypto: How to Protect Your Investments

Learn what a rug pull is, how scammers execute these crypto scams, and practical tips to identify and avoid falling victim to rug pulls in the DeFi space.
Understanding Liquidity Shocks in Crypto Markets | Impact & Management

Learn how liquidity shocks occur in crypto markets, their causes like large sell-offs, and how they affect token prices. Discover strategies to manage liquidity risks.
SCB Bahamas License: Key Implications for Crypto Projects

Explore how the SCB Bahamas licensing framework enhances crypto project legitimacy, trust, and regulatory compliance in the evolving digital asset landscape.
Tokenized Real-World Assets: The Future of Blockchain Finance

Discover how tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) bridge traditional finance and blockchain, enabling more accessible, liquid, and efficient investment opportunities.
Fetch.ai Agentverse Ecosystem: Features, Applications & Guide

Explore Fetch.ai's Agentverse, its innovative features, and how it builds a decentralized agent economy. A comprehensive guide to its ecosystem and applications.
Maximize Your Returns with rFOX Staking on ShapeShift

Learn how to stake rFOX tokens on ShapeShift, earn rewards, and explore yield opportunities. Discover the mechanics, risks, and strategies to boost your crypto income.
Understanding DeFi Governance Token Vesting Schedules

Learn how vesting schedules protect investors and align team incentives in DeFi governance tokens. Discover how to analyze these schedules for project legitimacy.