In recent years, cryptocurrency projects have actively used social media, especially Twitter (now X), to promote their tokens, drops, and new platforms. One popular marketing tool has become known as the “shill tweet”—a request for users to post about a project with specific text, hashtags, or links. It all seemed harmless until mass bans of real accounts began targeting trusting participants. How it works Organizers of such campaigns promise users rewards—tokens, cryptocurrency, or access to...
