Irena Pruitt

@Irenapruitt

Building decentralized systems, one block at a time.

Joined December 2025

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Blockchain engineer exploring smart contracts, L2s, cryptography, and decentralized protocols. Writing practical insights on building scalable, secure Web3 systems.

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Smart contract development & reviews Web3 protocol & architecture design Layer-2 / scalability consulting Security-focused contract refactors Technical writing & Web3 education Early-stage Web3 startup collaboration

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How a Fake “Andreas Antonopoulos” Crypto Bootcamp Cost Me $300,000

I came across what appeared to be a free online cryptocurrency training program allegedly run by the well-known Bitcoin educator Andreas Antonopoulos. His name alone carried credibility. The site positioned itself as an educational bootcamp focused o...

Jan 253 min read

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How LEXO Skycrest Locked My Funds and Cost Me $45,000

LEXO Skycrest targets people who are actively looking to invest and grow their money. I was introduced to their LEXO app and encouraged to start trading through their platform. At first, everything appeared legitimate. I was allowed to make trades, a...

Jan 252 min read

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How the CQMEX Trading Platform Scammed Me Out of $15,000

I’m not proud to admit this, but I’m sharing it so others don’t make the same mistake. I was befriended on Twitter by someone who presented herself as an Asian woman. The interaction felt natural at first casual conversation, shared interests, and da...

Jan 252 min read

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How Freckie Capital and the FRK Group Scammed Me Out of $187,000

Freckie Capital, operating through Freckie.com and the so-called FRK Group, is not a legitimate investment operation. I’m sharing this because I lost approximately $187,000, and the warning signs only became obvious after the damage was done. The sca...

Jan 252 min read

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The Moment I Realized the Withdrawal Was Never Coming

It started with a message on Telegram. A man named Jonathan reached out, explaining that he helped YouTubers and small businesses grow through paid commission systems. He spoke confidently, patiently, and never pushed too hard. It felt like an opport...

Jan 252 min read

Irena Pruitt

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Irena Pruitt's blogs

Recently published

How a Fake “Andreas Antonopoulos” Crypto Bootcamp Cost Me $300,000

How LEXO Skycrest Locked My Funds and Cost Me $45,000

How the CQMEX Trading Platform Scammed Me Out of $15,000

How Freckie Capital and the FRK Group Scammed Me Out of $187,000

The Moment I Realized the Withdrawal Was Never Coming

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Irena Pruitt

About

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Irena Pruitt's blogs

Recently published

How a Fake “Andreas Antonopoulos” Crypto Bootcamp Cost Me $300,000

How LEXO Skycrest Locked My Funds and Cost Me $45,000

How the CQMEX Trading Platform Scammed Me Out of $15,000

How Freckie Capital and the FRK Group Scammed Me Out of $187,000

The Moment I Realized the Withdrawal Was Never Coming