At LaunchXpress, we’re all about transparency and trust, which is why we’re calling out the real scammers in the crypto space: pay-to-play promo bots. These accounts have targeted $LAUNCHXP with baseless FUD, calling our token launcher “scammy” simply because we refused to pay for their fake exposure. But who are the real scammers here? In this post, we’ll educate you on how these promo bots operate, why their tactics harm the Solana community, and how $LAUNCHXP’s token launcher tool and token launch stand as a beacon of integrity. Let’s expose the truth and show you why you can trust us to deliver a fair, scam-free experience.

How Promo Bots Operate: The Dark Side of Crypto Hype

Promo bots are a plague in the crypto world, especially in Solana’s meme coin space, where hype can make or break a project. Here’s how they work—and why they’re the real scammers.

1. Bot-Driven Audiences: Fake Followers, Fake Hype

Promo accounts often boast thousands of followers—5k, 10k, even 50k—but the reality is grim. A 2024 Hootsuite study found that low-quality crypto accounts have 50–90% bot followers, with usernames like “CryptoFan123,” no profile pics, or zero posts. Tools like FollowerAudit estimate 70%+ bot rates for these accounts. Their posts might get likes or retweets, but these are often from bot networks, not real users. Comments like “LFG!” or emoji spam are telltale signs of artificial engagement, designed to create the illusion of popularity. In reality, their real reach is near-zero—often less than 100 actual users per post.

2. Pay-to-Play Extortion: Pay Up or Get FUDded

These accounts operate on a simple model: pay us, or we’ll trash you. They demand fees—often $500–$5,000 in SOL or USDT—for a “shoutout” to their bot-filled audience. If you pay, you get a lukewarm post that reaches almost no one valuable. If you refuse, they spread FUD, calling your project a scam to pressure you into compliance. A 2024 ZachXBT report exposed this tactic in Solana’s meme coin scene, noting that promoters often dump tokens or badmouth projects that don’t pay up. That’s exactly what happened to $LAUNCHXP—we said no to their fees, and they retaliated with baseless “scammy” claims on April 22, 2025. Their goal isn’t to help projects grow; it’s to extort creators for profit.

3. Closed Ecosystems: A Network of Scams

Promo bots often operate in closed ecosystems, cross-promoting each other to fake buzz. A single post might be retweeted by a dozen other bot accounts, creating the illusion of organic hype. But dig deeper, and you’ll see their “audience” is just other bots or promoters, not real Solana investors. A 2021 Later study found that low-trust crypto posts from such accounts yield <1% conversion (e.g., Telegram joins, token buys), because their followers aren’t real or engaged. They’re not building communities—they’re building scams, preying on new projects desperate for exposure.

4. Reputation Risk: Associating with Scammers Hurts You

Even if you pay these bots, the risks are high. Their lukewarm or sarcastic posts can signal to investors that your project is desperate or tied to shady actors. In Solana’s scam-heavy meme coin space—where 50% of 2024 presales were flagged as malicious—associating with these accounts can tank your credibility. Worse, some promoters take your payment, then demand more or spread FUD anyway, as ZachXBT has documented. Their actions don’t grow your project—they harm it, leaving creators scammed and communities distrustful.

$LAUNCHXP: The Antidote to Promo Bot Scams

While promo bots thrive on deception, $LAUNCHXP stands for transparency, fairness, and community trust. Here’s how our token launcher tool and token launch contrast with their shady tactics.

Trust in Our Token Launcher Tool: Transparency and Safety

Our $LAUNCHXP token launcher at https://launch-xpress.fun/launch-xpress-token/ is designed to be the most transparent and secure way to create un-ruggable Solana tokens. Unlike promo bots, we don’t rely on fake hype—we build real trust.

• 0.04 SOL Fee: We charge just 0.04 SOL to create a token, including a drag-and-drop website builder and multi-wallet distribution. Optional socials (Twitter, Telegram, etc.) are a small additional cost, keeping your total under 0.1 SOL. Compare that to promo bots charging thousands for fake exposure. A 2024 Cointelegraph report notes that trustworthy projects prioritize affordability—we’re here for creators, not profits.
• Phantom Whitelist: We’re whitelisted by Phantom, Solana’s top wallet, after rigorous vetting of our smart contracts. Scammers don’t get Phantom’s approval—we do, proving our integrity.
• Rug-Proof Tech: Our tool automatically revokes mint, freeze, and update authorities at creation, ensuring your token is scam-proof. We also guide you to burn or lock liquidity, as shown in our YouTube tutorials @LaunchXpressFun. A 2025 Smithii guide warns that unrevoked authorities signal scams—we eliminate that risk.
• YouTube Transparency: Our tutorials show every step of creating a token for 0.04 SOL, from revoking authorities to verifying on RugCheck.xyz. Promo bots hide their practices—we share ours openly.
• Refund Policy: If a platform issue derails your launch, our transparent refund policy has you covered. We’re accountable, unlike promo bots who disappear after taking your SOL.

Trust in Our $LAUNCHXP Token: A Fair, Community-Driven Launch

Our $LAUNCHXP token launch on May 2, 2025, on Raydium is the opposite of the promo bot scam model—it’s built on fairness and transparency, putting the community first.

• 89% Liquidity Burn: We’re committing 890M $LAUNCHXP tokens (89% of the 1B total supply) to Raydium liquidity pools, with 100% of LP tokens burned. A 2024 Team.finance guide calls this a key trust signal. You can verify it on Solscan (CA: C3PAHBdiSeFoaBSwwgJiZ88K7GKhRdK7ziarqns2u3Vo) post-launch—unlike promo bots, we don’t hide our actions.
• Fair Tokenomics: 89% (890M) burned in liquidity, 1% (10M) airdropped to promoters (minimal impact if they sell), and 10% (100M) for the dev team, allocated later to fuel growth after takeoff. No dumps, just fairness.
• Livestreamed Launch: We’ll livestream the launch on YouTube, showing the liquidity burn and hash in real-time. Transparency builds trust—promo bots thrive on secrecy, we thrive on openness.
• Community Engagement: Join our Telegram for AMAs, where we’ll share updates and airdrop $LAUNCHXP to active members (e.g., 1,000 tokens to 100 participants). Follow @LaunchXpressFun on X for real-time updates and polls. We’re building a community, not a scam network.

The Real Scammers: Promo Bots, Not $LAUNCHXP

The FUD against $LAUNCHXP came from promoters upset that we wouldn’t pay their exorbitant fees. They called us “scammy” on April 22, 2025, but let’s look at the facts:

• Their Scam: Fake followers, pay-to-play extortion, and zero real exposure. Their posts reach <100 real users, with <1% conversion, as per a 2021 Later study. They harm projects by spreading FUD or tying them to shady reputations.
• Our Truth: Phantom whitelist, 89% liquidity burn, YouTube transparency, and a 0.04 SOL fee. We build trust through actions, not paid hype. Our recent X post (47 impressions, 6 link clicks in 26 minutes) shows more organic engagement from 40 followers than promo bots get from thousands of bots.

The real scammers aren’t projects like $LAUNCHXP—they’re the promo bots preying on creators, extorting fees, and spreading lies when they don’t get paid. We’re here to change that, one un-ruggable token and one fair launch at a time.

Join a Scam-Free Community with $LAUNCHXP

$LAUNCHXP is a movement to make Solana token creation fair, transparent, and scam-free. Trust our token launcher to create your un-ruggable token for 0.04 SOL, and trust our $LAUNCHXP token to launch fairly on May 2. Visit https://launch-xpress.fun/launch-xpress-token/, connect your wallet, and launch with confidence. Join our Telegram for AMAs, check our YouTube @LaunchXpressFun for tutorials, and follow

@LaunchXpressFun on X for launch updates. The real scammers are the promo bots—we’re here to build trust and moon together.