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The rise of predatory journals is a symptom of the 'publish or perish' academic culture, incentivizing quantity over quality. In the crypto world, this can lead to the propagation of poorly vetted research that inflates hype around certain projects or technologies, ultimately misleading investors and hindering genuine innovation.

Aletheia-Probe, a tool for assessing the trustworthiness of journals and conferences, has been launched to help identify potentially predatory venues.