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🍯 Honeypots — The Crypto Trap
A honeypot token lets you buy but blocks you from selling. Here is how to spot them before you lose your money.
From Bedside to Blockchain — by Nurse2Web3
Last updated: April 2026
What is a honeypot?
A honeypot is a token that lets you buy but won't let you sell. Your money goes in and never comes out. The smart contract has hidden code that blocks sell transactions — and by the time you realize, your money is gone.
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