Glossary Term
Vaporware
Vaporware refers to a software product—often in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem—that is announced and promoted but never actually developed, released, or made functional, often leading to loss of trust and potential financial risk for users.
Beginner
General
Crypto Terminology
Vaporware: what is it?
Examples
- 1
Announced Solana DEX with no prototype, code, or beta ever released.
- 2
Token project raising funds on promises alone, with abandoned development post-launch.
- 3
dApps with impressive roadmaps that never update progress or deliver features.
Common Use Cases
Used as a warning term for overly hyped but unproven Solana projects.
Reference when vetting Solana tools, DEXs, wallets, or NFT platforms before engagement.
Pro Tips
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Always verify codebases, project development activity, and live demos.