Web3 was built on powerful ideas: decentralization, self-custody, and user empowerment. For the first time, individuals could control their assets without intermediaries, permission, or borders.
But there’s a side of Web3 that rarely gets talked about honestly.
A side where responsibility replaces protection.
A side where mistakes are irreversible.
A side where scams thrive not because people are careless—but because they’re unprepared.
That’s the dark side of Web3.
The Problem Isn’t Crypto — It’s the Education Gap
Every year, billions of dollars are lost to crypto scams. Rug pulls. Phishing attacks. Fake presales. Impersonation scams. Wallet drainers.
The common narrative is that victims were greedy or reckless.
That narrative is wrong.
Most people entering Web3 were never taught:
- How scams actually work
- What red flags look like in decentralized systems
- Why “trustless” doesn’t mean “risk-free”
- How quickly one bad signature can wipe out a wallet
In traditional finance, fraud protection is layered, reversible, and centralized. In Web3, it’s not. Responsibility sits entirely with the user—and that shift happens faster than most people realize.
Why Smart People Still Get Scammed
One of the most dangerous misconceptions in crypto is that scams only target beginners.
They don’t.
Many scams succeed because they exploit:
- Urgency and FOMO
- Authority and social proof
- Familiar interfaces and routine behavior
- Emotional pressure during market volatility
Scams don’t look like scams when they work. They look like opportunities, updates, support messages, or routine wallet interactions.
Understanding why these attacks succeed is just as important as knowing what they are.
Web3 Doesn’t Need Less Participation — It Needs Safer Participation
Avoiding Web3 entirely isn’t the answer. Neither is fear.
What Web3 needs is informed participation—users who understand:
- How to evaluate projects beyond hype
- How to spot extraction mechanisms early
- How to protect wallets through better habits
- How to slow down decisions in high-pressure moments
Education is the missing layer of security.
And that’s exactly why I wrote this book.
Introducing The Dark Side of Web3
The Dark Side of Web3: How to Spot and Avoid Crypto Scams was written to close the education gap that leaves so many users exposed in decentralized systems.
This isn’t a fear-based book.
It isn’t technical overload.
And it isn’t a collection of sensational horror stories.
Instead, it focuses on:
- The repeating patterns behind modern crypto scams
- Why rug pulls, phishing, impersonation, and wallet drainers work
- The psychology that causes people to ignore warning signs
- A simple due-diligence framework anyone can use
- Practical wallet security habits that reduce risk dramatically
The goal isn’t to scare people away from Web3.
The goal is to help them participate without becoming exit liquidity.
Who This Book Is For
This book is for:
- People new to crypto and Web3
- Investors navigating decentralized platforms
- Builders and community members onboarding others
- Anyone who wants to understand risk before learning it the hard way
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone explained this before I started”—this book was written for you.
Where to Get It
📘 Available now on Amazon
- 🇺🇸 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GC8MFQQ1
- 🇨🇦 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GC8MFQQ1
- 🇬🇧 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GC8MFQQ1
📕 Paperback edition also available
If you’re navigating Web3—or helping others get started—education remains the strongest form of protection.
Because in a trustless system, awareness isn’t optional.
It’s survival.
