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☠️ THE JUNKYARD

They promised moonshots.
They delivered dust.

A permanent record of crypto's worst failures. Rugs, ponzis, exploits, abandoned projects and dead chains. Preserved so history doesn't have to repeat itself — though it probably will.

⚠ IMPORTANT: This page exists purely for historical record and education. None of these projects are listed as investments. If someone is trying to sell you a token from this list — run.

The Crypto Graveyard

Explore documented crypto failures including rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, smart contract exploits, and collapsed ecosystems. Each entry includes its cause of death, peak values, and lessons learned.

📖 How to Identify Scam Projects in Crypto

Learn the red flags that separate legitimate projects from rug pulls and Ponzis. Essential reading before you invest.

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CONFIRMED DEAD
32
VALUE LOST
BILLIONS
☠ SHELF 01 — PROJECTS, RUGS & PONZIS
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LUNA / UST
May 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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SAFEMOON
Oct 2023
RUG PULL
R.I.P.
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SQUID GAME TOKEN
Nov 2021
RUG PULL
R.I.P.
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BITCONNECT
Jan 2018
PONZI
R.I.P.
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FTX / FTT
Nov 2022
RUG PULL
R.I.P.
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VOYAGER DIGITAL
Jul 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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ONECOIN
2017-2019
PONZI
R.I.P.
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MT. GOX
Feb 2014
EXPLOIT
R.I.P.
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CELSIUS NETWORK
Jul 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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THREE ARROWS CAPITAL
Jun 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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AXIE INFINITY RONIN HACK
Mar 2022
EXPLOIT
R.I.P.
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TERRAUSD CLASSIC
May 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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WONDERLAND TIME
Jan 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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QUADRIGACX
Feb 2019
RUG PULL
R.I.P.
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BAYC APE COIN
2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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THREE ARROWS CAPITAL
Jun 2022
COLLAPSE
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☠ SHELF 02 — EXPLOITS, HACKS & ABANDONED
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WONDERLAND TIME
Jan 2022
COLLAPSE
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QUADRIGACX
Feb 2019
RUG PULL
R.I.P.
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BAYC APE COIN
2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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VOYAGER DIGITAL
Jul 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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CELSIUS NETWORK
Jul 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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MT. GOX
Feb 2014
EXPLOIT
R.I.P.
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ONECOIN
2017-2019
PONZI
R.I.P.
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TERRAUSD CLASSIC
May 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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AXIE INFINITY RONIN HACK
Mar 2022
EXPLOIT
R.I.P.
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TERRA LUNA / UST
May 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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IRON FINANCE
Jun 2021
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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THREE ARROWS CAPITAL (3AC)
Jun 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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BLOCKFI
Nov 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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LUNA CLASSIC (LUNC)
May 2022
COLLAPSE
R.I.P.
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RONIN NETWORK
Mar 2022
EXPLOIT
R.I.P.
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AXIE INFINITY (POST-COLLAPSE)
2022
COLLAPSE
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⛓ DEAD CHAINS
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Terra Classic
Terra · May 2022

Ghost chain keeping the memory of $40B alive. Near zero activity.

COLLAPSE
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Terra Classic (LUNC)
Terra · May 2022

Once the darling of DeFi. Terra Classic technically still exists but is a ghost chain with near-zero...

COLLAPSE
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Ronin Network
Ronin · Mar 2022

Axie Infinity's sidechain was compromised for $625M — the largest DeFi hack in history. North Korean...

EXPLOIT

How to Identify Scam Projects in Crypto

Check the team

If the developers are anonymous or have no track record, that is a major red flag. Verify the smart contract on Etherscan — look for unverified code or suspicious patterns.

Analyze the tokenomics

Does the team hold a massive supply? Can they dump on you? Use tools like Token Sniffer or RugDoc to scan for honeypots. Check if the liquidity pool is locked.

Watch for pressure tactics

Legitimate projects explain their value clearly. Scams use FOMO ("LIMITED TIME!"), guaranteed returns, or celebrity endorsements. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.