A rug pull is a type of scam in the cryptocurrency and NFT (Non-Fungible Token) space. It happens when the creators of a digital asset, like an NFT project, suddenly take away all the invested money and disappear. This term comes from the idea of "pulling the rug out" from under investors, leaving them with worthless assets.
There are no real advantages of rug pulls for investors. They are purely a fraudulent activity benefiting only the scammers.
The term 'rug pull' is metaphorical, originating from the concept of someone unexpectedly pulling a rug from under someone's feet, causing them to fall. It symbolizes the sudden and unexpected nature of the scam in the crypto space.