[Dogecoin founder issues important malware warning to advertisers]
Dogecoin founder Billy Markus made an important message to advertisers on social media platform X. As an active user on X, he reveals the key reasons why users block pop-up ads.
According to Billy Markus, if advertisers stopped creating pop-ups with malware and other boring content, users would be less likely to block ads. His comments come against the backdrop of growing concerns about scam activity on social media platforms such as X.
In the Web3 world, social media is the primary channel for connecting with users, and scammers often take advantage of this. Crypto projects like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Ripple frequently issue warnings to their communities about false claims on X.
Billy Markus pointed out that advertisers are the main reason why users block ads. User feedback indicates that it would be more helpful if the project, website, or advertiser were honest about their product.
Users need to protect themselves, especially in the crypto ecosystem, where one wrong click can result in an account being wiped out.
As the digital currency ecosystem evolves, criminal activity has become more sophisticated. Last week, U.Today reported that a major Bitcoin owner lost a total of 1,155 Bitcoins in one of the biggest thefts of 2024.
Although many related scams have been recorded over the past few years, increasing community awareness has been an effective strategy to combat this endless scam. In addition to regular warnings from Shiba Inu and Ripple, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently highlighted the threat of AI deepfakes. In summary, offers in ads that seem too good to be true are usually scam traps to be wary of.
