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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Michael Brown

Head of DeFi Risk Assessment

Sarah Wilson

Blockchain Threat Intelligence Lead

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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

Evaluating Blockchain Banking Solutions: Key Criteria & Insights

Discover essential factors for assessing blockchain-based banking solutions. Learn how to identify promising projects and avoid failed examples like Quantify.
Navigating Risks of Binance Smart Chain Projects in 2025

Learn about common pitfalls, smart contract vulnerabilities, rug pulls, and how to identify high-risk Binance Smart Chain projects like XMAMA before investing.
Identifying Rug Pull Patterns in Crypto: Red Flags & Risks

Learn how to spot common rug pull tactics in crypto projects, recognize warning signs, and protect your investments from scams with our expert guide.
Ensuring Healthcare Data Privacy with Blockchain Compliance

Discover how blockchain technology helps healthcare providers meet HIPAA and GDPR standards, ensuring sensitive data privacy and security on distributed ledgers.
Decentralized VPNs Explained: Enhancing Privacy & Security

Discover how decentralized VPNs improve online privacy, security, and censorship resistance. Learn about their technology, benefits, and top projects shaping the future.
Gnosis Safe Multi-Sig: Top Security Features & Benefits

Discover how Gnosis Safe's advanced multi-signature features deliver robust security for crypto assets. Learn about its modular design and integrations today.
Synthetix Stablecoins: Mechanisms & Collateral Strategies

Explore how Synthetix maintains stablecoins like sEUR through innovative collateralization, smart contracts, and governance protocols ensuring ecosystem stability.
Understanding veSIS Staking on Symbiosis Finance: Benefits & Risks

Learn how the veSIS staking model on Symbiosis Finance works, its benefits like governance and fee discounts, and the associated risks of token lock-up periods.
How to Verify Crypto Project Liquidity: A Complete Guide

Learn how to assess the liquidity of crypto projects on decentralized exchanges. Protect your investments by understanding key steps and tools for verification.
Understanding Token Transaction Taxes: Utility & Impact in Crypto

Explore how transaction taxes work in crypto tokens, their utility in funding liquidity, marketing, and shaping investor behavior in the evolving blockchain landscape.
Solana Smart Contract Security: Top Best Practices for Developers

Learn essential security best practices for developing safe smart contracts on Solana. Protect your dApps from vulnerabilities with our comprehensive guide.
Guide to Assessing Transparency in DeFi Projects for Investors

Learn essential factors to evaluate DeFi project transparency, including audits, governance, team responsiveness, and open communication for smarter due diligence.
Deep Dive into Element Finance Audit Vulnerabilities & Risks

Explore the key vulnerabilities found in Element Finance's smart contract audits, including re-entrancy and access control issues, with insights into potential exploits.
Understanding Speculative Tokenomics in Meme Coins

Discover how meme coins leverage speculative tokenomics—massive supplies, hype-driven strategies, and their impact on volatility and market dynamics.
Understanding DEX Liquidity Risks: Slippage, Impermanent Loss & More

Learn about liquidity risks on decentralized exchanges, including slippage and impermanent loss, and how insufficient liquidity impacts token trading and investor strategies.