Day-one markets often advertise novel escrow, invite-only vendors, and revolutionary OPSEC. Historically, many are honeypots, short-lived experiments, or exit-scam setups harvesting deposits.
Vetting Rubric
- Named operators with verifiable PGP history?
- Realistic bonds and withdrawal proofs?
- Code / infra claims that are falsifiable?
- Independent mirrors discussed on long-running forums?
If the only promotion is paid shout-outs, walk away.