I've heard too many claims like "I know someone at the exchange, I can help you get listed quickly," and I have to say outright—such promises are 100% scams.

No matter how they package themselves—middlemen, consultants, or even claiming to be internal staff or former employees—it's all one word: deception. When you encounter someone like this, block and report immediately—don't give them a second chance.

I've seen people insist on "using connections" to get listed, but what happens? Not only do they lose their money, but the project also gets criticized by the community because of it. That's the most heartbreaking part.

The truth is simple: whether a project can get listed on a top exchange depends on whether the project itself has solid technology, a reliable operational team, and whether the community has genuine enthusiasm and consensus. No matter how impressive the "connections" are, they are all superficial in comparison.

So my advice to everyone is just two words: don't be greedy. Don't believe in quick shortcuts, don't pay "listing fees," and don't think that finding someone to smooth the way will let you overtake others on a bend. Giving money to strangers for "help" essentially exposes your information, your funds, and your project.

The only truly reliable path is this: focus on building a good project and community, and let data and credibility speak for you. That’s the long-term strategy.