Clear DefinitionsCloud‑mining Scam
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Pronunciation
[kloud myn-ing skam]
Analogy
Like paying for a gym membership that only exists on paper—you pay monthly but never see any results.
Definition
Fraudulent services that promise cryptocurrency mining returns by selling remote hashpower but either do not perform mining or misappropriate user funds.
Key Points Intro
Cloud‑mining scams exploit users’ desire for passive crypto income with false promises.
Key Points
Fake hardware: Claim large data centers but use no real mining rigs.
Ponzi structure: Early investors are paid with funds from new investors.
Withdrawal blocks: Prevent users from cashing out earnings.
Lack of transparency: No verifiable hash rate or mining pool data.
Example
Technical Deep Dive
Scammers spoof mining pool API responses (e.g. Stratum) to show fake hash rates. Front‑end dashboards simulate earnings growth. Backend wallets redirect payouts to attacker-controlled addresses and disable Payout functions after reaching a threshold.
Security Warning
Avoid cloud‑mining offers without verifiable proof of reserves or third‑party audits. Use known reputable services and require on‑chain proof of work.
Caveat
Even legitimate cloud mining has low margins; unrealistic ROI claims are a red flag.
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