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Why crypto projects are suddenly ditching Discord: It’s ‘full of scammers’

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Published 2026-01-15 08:27 UTCUpdated 2026-01-15 15:58 UTC
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DeFi protocols are locking down or abandoning Discord support as scams, DM phishing and a Zendesk-linked ID breach expose users to escalating security and impersonation risks.

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Why crypto projects are suddenly ditching Discord: It’s ‘full of scammers’
DL News - All Articles · dlnews.com · 2026-01-15 15:58 UTC
DeFi protocols face make-or-break test as Discord scams escalate
Crypto.News · crypto.news · 2026-01-15 11:20 UTC
DeFi quietly breaks up with Discord as scams overwhelm public channels
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-01-15 08:27 UTC
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