The $VLAD Token Scam That Refuses to Rug

A strange situation unfolded this week after hackers gained access to the account of Vlad Tenev. The attackers used the compromised account to promote a new token called $VLAD. Unlike most malicious projects that vanish with investor funds, this token was designed to stay active by collecting constant transaction fees for the creators.

This marks a shift in how bad actors operate in the crypto space. Instead of a quick rug pull where the developers run off with the liquidity, the creators built a system that keeps the project running so they can earn continuous passive income from every trade. The token is essentially a scam that pretends to be a long term yield product.

Investors should be extremely cautious with tokens pushed by compromised social media accounts. While this project lacks the typical exit scam structure, it remains a dangerous instrument controlled by bad actors. Always verify the source of any new project before putting your capital at risk.