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FUD.

Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt — negative information or sentiment that scares participants.

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What does FUD mean?

FUD can describe genuine bad news, exaggerated rumors or deliberately negative messaging. The term is often abused: communities sometimes label any criticism as FUD even when the criticism is factual.

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How people use it

Crypto projects, markets and online communities.

EXAMPLE“Before dismissing it as FUD, check whether the claim is actually true.”
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fear uncertainty doubt

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