A paid poster (paid poster) is a user who, for monetary reward, posts predetermined messages on forums, in social networks and messengers. As a rule, they publish laudatory reviews about the client project, maintaining hype around it, or, on the contrary, spread negativity in discussions of competitors.

The main goal of such activity is to artificially shape public opinion and influence the decisions of potential investors. A false impression is created that the project enjoys broad popular support, although in reality the activity is paid for. This is a form of manipulation that hinders objective evaluation of cryptocurrency projects and often accompanies dubious or fraudulent schemes.

How to recognize paid activity

• uniform enthusiastic messages without specifics or arguments;
• an aggressive reaction to any criticism of the project;
• a surge of activity from new accounts around a single asset;
• promises of quick and guaranteed profit.

A critical attitude toward reviews and reliance on independent sources help you avoid succumbing to the pressure of an artificially created backdrop and make more balanced decisions.