Many crypto presales prominently display audit badges, creating a false sense of security. These certifications do not guarantee safety.
Audits examine smart contract code for technical bugs at a specific moment. They ignore business models, token distribution fairness, and team behavior.
Tokenomics flaws-including excessive team allocations and unrealistic vesting schedules-can trigger immediate post-listing crashes despite clean audit results.
Passing an audit is not a seal of approval. Projects often misuse these badges as trust signals without providing meaningful investor protection.