# Rug Pulls and Exit Scams Rug pulls and exit scams are prominent risks in the crypto market. They occur when developers abandon a project after raising funds, causing the associated cryptocurrency's value to drop sharply. SushiSwap is a prime example of such a situation. The project's anonymous creator sold off a significant portion of their tokens, which sent the price into a tailspin. However, conducting thorough due diligence can help you steer clear of such risks. Before investing, it's essential to scrutinize the project's team, its code, and overall credibility. Rug pulls and exit scams are often confused, but there are subtle differences between them. A rug pull is a more specific form of exit scam, wherein the liquidity is removed from a decentralized exchange, making it impossible for investors to sell their tokens. In contrast, exit scams encompass a broader range of fraudulent activities, including when developers simply abandon the project after raising funds. Understanding the project's roadmap and the team's past accomplishments can provide valuable insights. An important point to remember is that anonymity isn't always a sign of ill intent. Bitcoin, the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, was created by the still anonymous entity, Satoshi Nakamoto. Despite this, Bitcoin has proven its resilience and legitimacy over time. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://dyor.hacken.ai/do-your-own-research-101-crypto-course/how-to-navigate-dyor-challenges-in-crypto/rug-pulls-and-exit-scams.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.