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vaporware
What does vaporware mean?
A coin or project hyped on promises that never materialise, fading in value 'like vapor'. Often lacks a working product behind the marketing.
"Two years of roadmaps and still nothing shipped — it's vaporware."
Origin
Borrowed from 1980s software slang for announced-but-never-released products.
Frequently asked questions
What does vaporware mean in crypto?
It refers to a coin or project hyped on promises that never materialise, with little or no working product behind the marketing.
Where does the term vaporware come from?
It comes from 1980s software slang for products that were announced with fanfare but never actually released.
How do you spot vaporware?
Warning signs include endless roadmaps with nothing shipped, heavy marketing over substance, and no functional product after long promises.
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