Optimize Scam Prevention: A Guide for Token Creators
Preventing scams is not just about security features; it's about building a transparent and sustainable project from day one. This guide shows how Spawned's unique tokenomics and AI tools help creators establish trust, deter bad actors, and focus on long-term growth. We detail specific strategies using our platform's built-in mechanisms.
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The Problem
Traditional solutions are complex, time-consuming, and often require technical expertise.
The Solution
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Verdict: Why Spawned's Model Inherently Deters Scams
Scam prevention starts with the right launchpad choice.
For creators serious about building a legitimate project, Spawned provides a structural advantage in scam prevention. Unlike zero-fee platforms that attract quick flips, our economic model incentivizes longevity. The 0.30% fee per trade for creators is transparent and sustainable, removing the need for exit scams. More importantly, the 0.30% ongoing holder reward directly aligns creator success with community retention. When holders are earning simply by holding, they become invested stakeholders, not just targets for a rug pull. This fundamental shift in incentive structure, combined with professional tools like the AI website builder, makes your project look and function like a serious venture from the start, which is the strongest initial deterrent to scam accusations.
The Scam Prevention Journey: From Launch to Longevity
Let's follow a creator, Alex, who wants to launch a legitimate gaming token. On a typical launchpad, Alex faces immediate pressure: no ongoing revenue model, no tools, and a community expecting instant moonshots—a perfect setup for failure or fraud.
With Spawned, Alex's journey changes:
- Pre-Launch Clarity: Alex uses the AI website builder (saving $29-99/month) to instantly create a professional site. This site hosts the exact token address, a clear roadmap, and social links. Scammers can't easily impersonate a non-existent project hub.
- Launch with Built-in Trust: The 0.1 SOL launch fee ($20) acts as a minor barrier to spam. More importantly, the token page clearly states the 0.30%/0.30% creator/holder fee structure. There are no hidden "dev wallets" destined for dumping.
- Post-Launch Sustainability: From day one, Alex earns 0.30% of every trade, and holders earn the same. This creates a positive feedback loop. Alex is motivated to promote the token for volume, not to drain liquidity.
- Graduation to Legitimacy: When ready, Alex migrates the token to Token-2022 program, locking in the 1% perpetual fee model. This move signals a transition from a "launchpad token" to a permanent, revenue-generating asset, further distancing the project from scam-associated platforms. Explore other long-term token strategies.
Direct Comparison: Pump.fun Zero-Fee vs. Spawned's Sustainable Model
Scams are often a symptom of broken incentives.
Understanding the economic incentives of your launchpad is critical for scam prevention.
| Feature | Pump.fun (Typical Zero-Fee Model) | Spawned (Sustainable Model) | Scam Prevention Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator Revenue | 0% from trades | 0.30% from every trade | A creator with 0% ongoing revenue has only one way to profit: sell their pre-mined tokens. This incentivizes the rug pull. Spawned's 0.30% provides an alternative, continuous income. |
| Holder Incentives | None | 0.30% reward to all holders | No incentive to hold creates a mercenary community. Holder rewards encourage long-term holding, stabilizing price and reducing panic sells often triggered by scam fears. |
| Post-Graduation Fees | Varies, often unclear | 1% perpetual fee (Token-2022) | A clear, permanent revenue model post-launch eliminates the "now or never" pressure on creators to exit, planning for years, not days. |
| Initial Tools | Basic bonding curve page | AI Website Builder included | A dedicated website is a hub of truth. Its absence forces communication into fragmented, scam-prone channels like Telegram and X. |
The takeaway: Platforms that monetize via volume (like Spawned's fees) want your project to last. Platforms that don't, are often indifferent.
Your 5-Step Scam Prevention Checklist on Spawned
Follow these concrete actions to maximize your project's legitimacy.
3 Common Pitfalls That Raise Scam Alarms (And How to Avoid Them)
Often, scams are suspected due to poor practices, not malicious intent. Avoid these red flags.
- Pitfall 1: Anonymous Teams with No Public Hub. An anonymous founder isn't automatically a scammer, but it's a major risk factor. Mitigation: Use your Spawned-created website as your public face. Post regular updates, development logs, or even masked team interviews there to build a track record of delivery.
- Pitfall 2: Unrealistic Promises & Hyperbolic Marketing. Promising 1000x returns with no product is a classic scam hallmark. Mitigation: Use your website's blog or roadmap section to under-promise and over-deliver. Detail small, achievable milestones. The focus on holder rewards shifts the conversation from "when moon" to "earn while we build."
- Pitfall 3: Liquidity Locked for Too Short a Time (or Not At All). While Spawned's model reduces the incentive to drain liquidity, not locking it is a huge red flag. Mitigation: Use a reputable locker to lock a significant portion of your initial liquidity for a sensible period (e.g., 6-12 months). Announce this clearly on your website. This shows commitment beyond the initial launch pump.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It changes the community's incentive structure. In a typical token, holders only profit if the price goes up, leading to constant sell pressure and panic during dips—behaviors scammers exploit. The 0.30% reward gives holders a reason to keep tokens in their wallet to earn a share of all trades. This creates a more stable, invested holder base that is less likely to flee at the first sign of trouble, making the project less vulnerable to orchestrated FUD attacks common in pump-and-dump schemes.
No, it's the opposite. A transparent, sustainable fee is a green flag. The real red flag is a creator with *no clear way to earn money* from a successful project. That situation forces them to resort to hidden tactics like dumping their token allocation. By openly taking a small, fair fee from volume, a creator's success is directly tied to the project's health and trading activity, aligning their interests with the community's for the long term.
Absolutely. A major vector for scams is impersonation and misinformation. Without an official website, announcements get scattered across Twitter, Telegram, and Discord, where fake accounts and phishing links thrive. Your Spawned-built website acts as the single source of truth for contract addresses, official links, and announcements. You can direct your community there to verify any information, drastically reducing the success rate of impersonation scams.
Risk typically decreases. Graduation to Token-2022 is a sign of maturity. It moves your token off the initial launchpad infrastructure and onto Solana's main token standard with advanced features. The 1% perpetual fee model is locked in at the protocol level, providing predictable, on-chain revenue. This transition signals you are building a permanent asset, not a temporary launchpad experiment, which attracts more serious investors and deters those looking for quick, scammy flips.
Point to your transparent structure. Your best defense is the public information on your Spawned token page and website: the clear 0.30%/0.30% fee breakdown, the existence of holder rewards, your professional website, and your plans for Token-2022 graduation. Encourage critics to compare this model to anonymous tokens on zero-fee platforms with no utility, no website, and no revenue plan. The contrast will be clear to reasonable community members.
Yes, the principles apply broadly. Any token aiming for longevity benefits from transparent economics and community alignment. For example, a gaming token needs to prevent scams to build a trusted ecosystem for in-game assets. A creator or social token relies entirely on community trust. The strategies in this guide—using a website as a hub, sustainable fees, and holder rewards—are foundational for any serious project. See how they apply to [gaming tokens](/use-cases/token/how-to-create-gaming-token-on-solana) or [community tokens](/glossary/social-token).
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