A few days ago, the incident where game streamer Lan Zhanfei was precisely trapped by a 'fellow villager' made me break out in a cold sweat. This is not just a case of an internet celebrity; it's a tailor-made risk lesson for all of us in the crypto circle who love to 'show off'! Especially for those friends who post transfer screenshots, flaunt NFT holdings, and pinpoint on-chain offline activities daily, stop typing right now—this article can help you protect your wallet!
Let's briefly review the situation: Lan Zhanfei has made himself a 'transparent person,' posting his itinerary, income, and lifestyle habits online. As a result, he was targeted by someone with ill intentions, who approached him six months in advance, ultimately leading to a painful 'backstab.' Don't think this is just bad luck for him; in our crypto circle, this kind of 'transparent flaunting' is only going to double the risk—after all, what you're showcasing isn't just a luxury watch steering wheel, but real on-chain assets!
Warning: These three 'wealth flaunting traps' will cost crypto people dearly if they fall into just one.
Many friends often think that 'sharing on-chain daily life' showcases strength, but little do they know that in the eyes of those with ulterior motives, every post you make is a 'wealth locator.' Combining the incident with the lessons learned, I have summarized a crypto-specific pitfall avoidance guide; remember not to fall into them!
The first warning: the 'profit screenshots' you share are the hackers' 'attack guides.'
Many crypto bloggers and seasoned players love to post screenshots saying 'today’s closing profit is 50,000' and 'newly acquired blue-chip NFT has arrived,' adding captions like 'easily managed' and 'small profit.' You might think they are just showing off, but in reality, they are signaling to hackers and scammers: this person has money, understands some on-chain operations but is low on vigilance, and can be accurately targeted for asset type.
The details of the advance layout in this incident are even scarier in the crypto space—scammers can completely trace your holdings and check your on-chain address association information, then figure out your routines through the offline activities you post about, and finally approach you under the pretext of 'whitelisting projects' or 'private community benefits.' Remember, in the face of interests, the so-called 'brotherhood in the community' and 'trust from project parties' may be more fragile than the stablecoins in your wallet.
The second warning: your 'crypto person label' comes with a 'high-risk warning' buff.
We in the crypto space inherently carry the label of 'potential wealth'—wearing T-shirts with public chain logos, carrying backpacks embroidered with Web3, and casually discussing 'positions' and 'staking earnings' at offline meetups, what’s the difference from putting a sign on your forehead saying 'I have on-chain assets'?
I would like to offer a practical suggestion to my friends: when attending industry events offline, don’t overemphasize your 'crypto attributes!' Wear a regular T-shirt and jeans, and don't casually pull out your phone to show your wallet balance. You should know that restrooms at airports, hotels, and even meetup venues might have 'observant individuals'—they don’t care whether your profits are real or fake; as long as you wear the 'crypto person' label, you will be included in the '重点评估名单.'
The third warning: the first rule of survival in the crypto space is: 'None of your business' + 'None of my business.'
The core lesson from this incident in the crypto space is equally applicable: keep your wealth private and don't flaunt it; your asset status is nobody's business except the exchanges and tax authorities!
I have seen too many friends fall into traps: chatting about their portfolio ratios with strangers in communities, posting real-time offline meetup locations in their social circles, and even revealing their children's schools and frequently visited gyms. The speaker may be innocent, but the listener has ulterior motives—when these pieces of information are pieced together, they form your 'complete risk profile.'
Real crypto veterans are all 'low-key kings': they don’t need to prove themselves with logos all over, they won’t disclose their on-chain addresses to outsiders, and they won’t share real-time trading activity. It’s not about becoming shady; in this mixed bag of a circle, 'blurring oneself' is the best protection. Enjoy your profits quietly; there's no need to create a PPT for the whole world to see.
