Ever wonder why so many crypto platforms offer "zero fees" or "free airdrops"?
Here's the reality check nobody wants to hear: If you're not paying for the service, you're not the customer.
Your data? Sold. Your trading patterns? Analyzed. Your wallet activity? Tracked and monetized.
Whether it's a DeFi protocol, centralized exchange, or that shiny new dApp promising free rewards—ask yourself what they're actually getting in return. Because in this industry, nothing comes without a catch.
Protect your assets. Question everything labeled "free."
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Ever wonder why so many crypto platforms offer "zero fees" or "free airdrops"?
Here's the reality check nobody wants to hear: If you're not paying for the service, you're not the customer.
Your data? Sold. Your trading patterns? Analyzed. Your wallet activity? Tracked and monetized.
Whether it's a DeFi protocol, centralized exchange, or that shiny new dApp promising free rewards—ask yourself what they're actually getting in return. Because in this industry, nothing comes without a catch.
Protect your assets. Question everything labeled "free."