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Can you promote on r/defi?

Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.

News, articles and discussions about decentralized financial protocols on any blockchain

What its rules say about promotion

Self-promo rules
- The name of the protocol MUST be included in the title. Content marketing posts that only mention the protocol in the body are not allowed. - The risks associated with the protocol MUST be included somewhere in the post - MUST include a link to a recent audit. Unaudited protocols are not allowed - NO Discord, Telegram, Twitter links or links to websites - Using bots to drive engagement with upvotes and comments will result in the removal of the post
No shilling
- No talking about ICOs, when/if they will happen, etc. - No more than 10% of your posts & comments can promote protocols & projects
No Spam
- No self promotion or promoting specific coins or projects. - Anyone caught spamming will be immediately banned
No giveaways
Giveaways and promotions are not allowed
No referral links
Referral links to decentralized protocols or centralized applications are not allowed.
All 12 rules of r/defi
  1. No malicious content
    Linking to malware, phishing or scam sites will result in your account being banned without warning.
  2. No forks
    We welcome discussion and overviews of innovative protocols, but do not allow posts about prootocols that have simply forked another protocol
  3. Self-promo rules
    - The name of the protocol MUST be included in the title. Content marketing posts that only mention the protocol in the body are not allowed. - The risks associated with the protocol MUST be included somewhere in the post - MUST include a link to a recent audit. Unaudited protocols are not allowed - NO Discord, Telegram, Twitter links or links to websites - Using bots to drive engagement with upvotes and comments will result in the removal of the post
  4. Keep Discussions On Topic
    - Keep discussions about development, news, project ideas, events, questions, and support about DeFi - Keep discussions constructive and on topic.
  5. No shilling
    - No talking about ICOs, when/if they will happen, etc. - No more than 10% of your posts & comments can promote protocols & projects
  6. No attacks or slurs
    - No personal attacks against another person - Treat others like you'd like to be treated
  7. No Spam
    - No self promotion or promoting specific coins or projects. - Anyone caught spamming will be immediately banned
  8. No giveaways
    Giveaways and promotions are not allowed
  9. No referral links
    Referral links to decentralized protocols or centralized applications are not allowed.
  10. No vote manipulation
    Posts and comments pushed to the top uusing botted or purchased upvotes will be removed and posters will be banned.
  11. No email signups or 3rd party surveys
  12. No ICO, IDO or fundraising posts

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