Securing DeFi: Zeebu’s Efforts to Protect Users and Combat Scams
Zeebu is a Web3-powered payments ecosystem designed to revolutionize the telecom industry with blockchain technology. By leveraging decentralized finance (DeFi), Zeebu offers seamless, secure, and efficient payment solutions, including lending, staking, and liquidity pools.
Committed to innovation and security, Zeebu empowers businesses with transparent transactions and trustless financial interactions.
We sat down with the Zeebu team to learn how their innovative platform is transforming the Web3 landscape. And, we chat about how the Zeebu team first identified the online threats targeting their community, the importance of security in the Web3 space, and how working with ChainPatrol has helped.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
Zeebu is a modular liquidity platform that enables users to stake and earn yields backed by real world transactions without limits. Can you share some of the major benefits of Zeebu, for users?
🎙️ Zeebu:
At Zeebu, we are building a modular DeFi ecosystem that provides permissionless liquidity solutions for users and institutions. Some of the key benefits include:
✅ Capital Efficiency with Smart Liquidity Pools – Our pools optimize liquidity for higher yields while reducing systemic risk.
✅ Zero Slippage & Smart Settlement Routes – We integrate automated liquidity strategies to ensure 0% slippage transactions.
✅ Governance & Staking Rewards – Users who stake ZBU tokens can participate in governance while earning passive income.
Our vision is to bridge traditional finance with DeFi, making lending and borrowing in Web3 as seamless and secure as possible.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
When and how did the Zeebu team come to realize that the organization was being targeted by online threats like phishing and impersonation?
🎙️ Zeebu:
As Zeebu gained traction in the Web3 space, we started noticing multiple impersonation attempts on platforms like X, Telegram, and Discord.
We saw fake Zeebu profiles attempting to scam users through phishing links, fraudulent Telegram groups impersonating official admins and misleading investors, and malicious smart contracts pretending to be part of Zeebu’s staking or liquidity program.
The turning point was when some users unknowingly interacted with these malicious actors, leading to fund losses. This triggered an urgent need for a proactive security framework, which led us to ChainPatrol.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
What are the main ways that these threats impact your business, and what threat is most problematic or concerning?
🎙️ Zeebu:
These threats not only put our users at risk but also impact Zeebu’s reputation and brand trust. The key concerns are:
🚨 Phishing & Fake Websites – Scammers create fake versions of Zeebu’s website, tricking users into connecting wallets to fraudulent platforms.
🚨 Social Media Impersonation – Attackers pretend to be Zeebu team members, engaging with users and redirecting them to malicious schemes.
🚨 Malicious Smart Contracts – Fraudsters deploy unauthorized smart contracts pretending to be Zeebu products, leading to loss of funds when users interact.
Among these, phishing attacks remain the most problematic as they target both retail and institutional users, attempting to drain funds from their wallets.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
Can you describe how ChainPatrol works with your existing team?
🎙️ Zeebu:
ChainPatrol has become an integral part of Zeebu’s security infrastructure. ChainPatrol’s automated scanning swiftly detects and removes phishing websites, enabling faster takedowns of fraudulent sites.
It also monitors and reports fake social media accounts, identifying impersonators and assisting with their removal.
By partnering with ChainPatrol, our security team can focus on strengthening internal defenses while ChainPatrol continuously monitors and eliminates external threats.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
As your organization scales, are you finding that threats grow as well? How are your protection needs evolving?
🎙️ Zeebu:
Yes, as Zeebu grows, so do the threats. The bigger our user base, the more attractive Zeebu becomes for scammers.
We’ve noticed an increase in fake Zeebu groups on Telegram and Discord, and more sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting liquidity providers and early investors. We’ve also noticed an increase in attempted exploits on our smart contracts through malicious dApp integrations.
To combat this, we are expanding our security strategy to include preemptive phishing detection before scams reach users, stronger wallet security guidelines to help users recognize fake contracts, and educational content on social media warning users about emerging threats.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
How does leveraging a platform like ChainPatrol pass on benefits to your users and contribute positively to the reputation of Zeebu?
🎙️ Zeebu:
By proactively fighting security threats, ChainPatrol helps ensure Zeebu’s ecosystem remains safe, user-friendly, and trusted. Benefits include:
By proactively fighting security threats, ChainPatrol helps ensure Zeebu’s ecosystem remains safe, user-friendly, and trusted. This approach protects user funds by neutralizing malicious actors early, reducing the risk of scams.
It also strengthens ecosystem trust, giving investors and users more confidence when engaging with Zeebu’s lending, staking, and liquidity pools. Additionally, ChainPatrol helps prevent scams by detecting and removing fake accounts before they can cause harm.
As security is a major factor in DeFi adoption, working with ChainPatrol reinforces Zeebu’s commitment to user safety and compliance.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
Security in the Web3 space is a major barrier of entry – People are fearful of crypto hacks, scams, and other vulnerabilities. How is Zeebu supporting the growth of a secure Web3 space that helps shift perceptions about safety in Web3?
🎙️ Zeebu:
Zeebu is committed to building a security-first ecosystem by implementing:
🔐 Multi-Layer Security Measures – All Zeebu smart contracts undergo third-party security audits (Hacken, CertiK, and ChainPatrol reviews).
🔐 On-Chain Transaction Monitoring – We use real-time blockchain security tools to detect anomalies in trading & lending transactions.
🔐 User Education & Awareness – We publish security guides, anti-phishing tips, and scam alerts to educate our community.
🔐 Wallet Security Enhancements – We promote multi-signature authentication and permissioned access for institutional users.
By integrating these measures, Zeebu is helping make Web3 safer and more accessible to new and experienced users alike.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
What advice would you give to other Web3 projects looking to strengthen their security against phishing and impersonation threats?
🎙️ Zeebu:
For Web3 projects looking to strengthen their security against phishing and impersonation threats, a proactive approach is key. Don’t wait for an attack—invest early in phishing detection, scam reporting, and social media monitoring.
Ensure your smart contracts are secure by working with multiple audit firms before deploying to mainnet.
Since phishing remains the top attack vector, continuously educate your users about potential scams. Leverage AI and automated threat detection tools like ChainPatrol for real-time monitoring and rapid threat removal.
Additionally, establish a rapid response plan with a clear playbook for handling phishing attempts, social media impersonations, and scam websites.
Web3 adoption depends on trust and security, and the best way to build confidence is through active risk mitigation and transparent communication.
🛡 ChainPatrol:
What’s been the biggest lesson learned from dealing with threats like phishing and impersonation? Has it changed how you approach Web3 security as a whole?
🎙️ Zeebu:
Our biggest lesson? Security must be proactive, not reactive.
Initially, we focused on product development and user acquisition, assuming scams wouldn’t be a major concern until Zeebu scaled further.
However, we quickly realized that bad actors target early-stage projects before security measures are in place. The reality is, a single scam incident can damage brand trust and user confidence. Given this, security must be a core part of product design from the begninning—not an afterthought.
This experience has led us to integrate security at every level, from user onboarding, smart contract protections, social monitoring, and real-time scam detection.
Final Thoughts
Working with ChainPatrol has been a game-changer for Zeebu in mitigating security risks, protecting users, and building a trustworthy ecosystem.
As Web3 grows, security remains one of the most crucial factors for adoption, and Zeebu is committed to being at the forefront of safe and secure DeFi innovation.
🚀 Want to explore Zeebu’s secure DeFi solutions? Visit: https://zeebu.fi
Are you ready to protect your brand and community? Book a ChainPatrol demo to learn how we can help.