Free lunch in crypto? Yeah right.

Someone slides into your DMs:
"I'll help you make money for free"
"Zero cost profits"
"Just follow my calls"

Unless it's a legit airdrop farm, my first thought is always:
Why would a stranger help me print money for nothing?

Remember: You're always paying somehow.

We've seen this movie before:
• "This project is revolutionary"
• "Backed by [insert whale name]"
• "Top tier VCs invested"
• "Early birds only"

They paint the dream, then hit you with:
"Just send some funds first"

How many people from that era still have their pants on? Exactly.

"Free" doesn't mean no cost. There's always a cost.

Equivalent exchange is real.

If someone's spending time and resources to reach YOU, they're extracting value somewhere:
• Your trading fees
• Referral kickbacks
• Your attention/followers
• Or straight up... your principal

When you see "free alpha" or "free calls", don't ask how much you can make. Ask how THEY make money.

If you can't figure that out, congrats—you're the product.

Stay sharp. Not every opportunity is an opportunity.

Some doors lead to basements, not penthouses.