Rug Pull Investigation Services
Lost funds to a rug pull? We trace developer wallets from liquidity removal through multiple hops to identify exchange destinations. Expert investigation for DeFi and NFT rugs.
Understanding Rug Pulls
A rug pull occurs when project developers abandon their cryptocurrency or NFT project after collecting investor funds. In DeFi, this typically means removing liquidity from decentralized exchange pools—instantly making tokens unsellable. In NFTs, it means abandoning promised roadmaps after profitable mints.
Rug pulls happen on every blockchain, but are especially common on BNB Chain (PancakeSwap) and Solana (Raydium) where low fees make scam deployment cheap. The pattern is consistent: create hype, attract buyers, extract maximum value, disappear.
Our rug pull investigation traces from the moment liquidity was removed (or NFT funds collected) through the developer's entire wallet network. We identify where funds ultimately went—often through many hops to exchanges where potential recovery action is possible.
Types of Rug Pulls
We investigate all rug pull variations
Liquidity Pull
Developers remove all liquidity from DEX pools after attracting investor funds, making tokens worthless.
Soft Rug
Developers slowly sell their holdings while maintaining appearances, gradually draining value.
NFT Rug Pull
NFT projects abandon promised roadmaps after mint, leaving holders with worthless JPEGs.
Honeypot Token
Smart contracts that allow buying but prevent selling—trapping victims' funds permanently.
Team Dump
Insider wallets sell massive token allocations, crashing price and abandoning the project.
Contract Exploit
Developers use hidden contract functions to mint tokens or drain funds.
Our Investigation Process
Identify the Rug Event
Locate and analyze the liquidity removal or key transactions that constituted the rug pull. Document contract addresses, deployer wallets, and timing.
Map Developer Wallets
Identify all wallets controlled by developers including deployer, team allocation, and marketing wallets. Cluster related addresses through behavioral analysis.
Trace Fund Movement
Follow rugged funds through the entire wallet network—every hop, swap, and bridge. Document the complete path from rug to destination.
Identify Destinations
Determine where funds ultimately went—exchanges, other DeFi protocols, or personal wallets. Exchange identification is critical for potential recovery.
Rug Pull Investigation FAQ
What is a rug pull?
A rug pull occurs when cryptocurrency project developers abandon the project after collecting investor funds. The most common method is removing liquidity from DEX pools, making tokens impossible to sell. This leaves investors holding worthless tokens.
Can you trace funds from a rug pull?
Yes. We trace from the liquidity removal transaction through the developer's wallet network. Rug pull proceeds typically flow through multiple wallets before reaching exchanges. Our investigation follows the complete path and identifies exchange deposits.
The developers are anonymous. Can you identify them?
While we can't identify anonymous developers directly, we can trace their funds to exchanges that have KYC. If funds reach regulated exchanges, law enforcement can potentially request identity information through proper legal channels.
I bought an NFT and the project rugged. Can you help?
Yes. NFT rug pull investigation traces mint revenues and royalty income from the project wallet. We follow where developers sent collected ETH/SOL and identify exchange destinations.
How quickly do rug pull investigations need to start?
As soon as possible. Rug pull developers often move fast to obscure funds and cash out. The sooner investigation begins, the better the chances of tracing funds before they're extensively laundered.
Can you investigate if multiple victims want to pool resources?
Yes. Group investigations are often more effective for rug pulls—combining resources provides a more complete picture of fund flows and distributes costs among affected investors.
What documentation do I receive?
Complete investigation report including: liquidity removal analysis, developer wallet tracing, exchange identification, fund flow diagrams, and evidence package for law enforcement. Reports support both criminal complaints and potential civil action.
Victim of a Rug Pull?
Trace where developer funds went. Our investigation follows the money from liquidity removal to exchange destinations for potential recovery action.
Free consultation • No obligation • Response within 24 hours