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DYOR.

Do Your Own Research — a reminder not to outsource a decision entirely to someone else.

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What does DYOR mean?

DYOR is crypto shorthand encouraging people to independently verify claims, risks and mechanics instead of treating a post, caller or community as authority.

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How people use it

Used broadly across degen and internet culture.

EXAMPLE“The thread is useful, but DYOR before buying anything.”
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